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Two-Year-Old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting

Just after 10 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, officers were dispatched to a call regarding a two-year-old boy who had been shot. The boy was rushed to the hospital, but he tragically lost his life.

Woman Arrested for Fatal Stabbing Outside Convenience Store

A Jacksonville woman is behind bars charged with murder for stabbing and killing another woman outside a convenience store last week.

Woman Pleads Guilty to Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer in October 2025 Incident

After biting a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) patrol officer and physically resisting arrest outside a local charter school, Erika McGriff has pled guilty to Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and has been adjudicated guilty.

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Latest Podcast Focuses on Stopping Violence Before It Begins

In the latest episode of "Inside JSO," Vic Micolucci with JSO's Strategic Communications team sat down with members from JSO's Support & Outreach team to talk about their mission.

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JSO Launches Drone as First Responder Program

As Jacksonville continues to grow, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) is investing in technology that helps officers respond faster, make more informed decisions, and better protect the community.

Eleven Arrested After Drug Investigation at Brentwood Area Motel

For years, officers have responded to repeated calls for service at the Metro Inn on Golfair Boulevard involving drug activity, violence, thefts, and other criminal behavior.

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Operation Friday Night Lights Results in Eight Arrests and More Than 40 Citations Issued

On Monday, July 20, 2026, Sheriff T.K. Waters shared the results of “Operation Friday Night Lights” during a news briefing.

More Than 500 Grams of Drugs Plus Four Guns Seized in Sunbeam Area Bust

More than 500 grams of illegal drugs plus four guns are off our streets after our Narcotics Unit detectives shut down a drug house off Sunbeam Road.

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Additional Arrest Made in Operation Checkmate

A 41-year-old man is facing charges after he used an online site to solicit who he thought were teenage girls for sex. It marks the latest arrest in Operation Checkmate, a multi-day operation targeting those using the Internet to solicit children for sex.

Couple Arrested in Connection with More Than $240,000 in Stolen Gold Coins

A husband-and-wife booty burglar team thought they had struck gold, but their hunt for treasure has come to an end.