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Inaugural Episode of "Sheriff's Corner" Released
Continuing in his promise of Transparency, Sheriff T.K. Waters has added a new way to disseminate information to the citizens of Duval County. "Sheriff's Corner" is being introduced as another vessel to deliver information important for the community JSO serves.
JSO Releases Public Safety Announcement About the Role-playing Game "Assassin"
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released a Public Safety Announcement related to a potentially dangerous game that teenagers and young adults in the community have started playing and what participants are calling “Assassin”.
JSO Celebrates Florida's Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
On Friday, February 2, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office celebrated Florida's Annual "Crossing Guard Appreciation Day" by recognizing the men and women who fill these roles in Duval County.
JSO Releases New Edition of "Behind the Badge"
On Friday, January 26, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released a new edition of the "Behind the Badge" series featuring Security Officer Donald Henry. He is assigned to the Security Unit and functions in a key position at the Police Memorial Building.
Cold Case Homicide Investigation Ends
On Sunday, March 23, 1980, 18-year-old Carol Ann Barrett was visiting Daytona Beach while on Spring Break from Zanesville, Ohio with a group of high school friends. At approximately 2 a.m., Carol was abducted by an unknown assailant from
Sheriff to Walk in the Jacksonville Heights Community on Saturday, January 27th
This Saturday, January 27, 2024, Sheriff T.K. Waters is scheduled to walk in the Jacksonville Heights Community to meet with citizens "one-on-one". These walks are a chance for the Sheriff to hear firsthand the concerns of the citizens of Jacksonville.
Cold Case Spotlight: Arielle Trotter, Aryian Johnson and Quasean Trotter
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to seek justice for crime victims and their loved ones, both past and present. This month's "Cold Case Spotlight" focuses on a triple murder that the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has classified as a cold case.
JSO Releases Critical Incident Briefing for the Officer Involved Shooting on December 27th
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, along with the State Attorney’s Office, continue the investigation into the officer involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in the 5200 block of Timuquana Road.
Cold Case Murder Solved Nearly Four Decades Later
On Monday, September 9, 1985, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to an open area in the 1100 block of Market Street in reference to a body having been located. Upon arrival, the lifeless body of Annie Mae Ernest, 38 years old, was located, and her cause of
Approaching Weather System: Be Aware and Prepare!
The National Weather Service has forecasted severe weather in our community tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The information thus far includes, but may not be limited to, high winds and heavy rains with the potential for hail, localized flooding, and isolated tornadoes.