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Second Man Arrested for April Murder
Bradley Drew, 33, is the second person arrested after the murder of 33-year-old Christopher Cam in April of this year.
Two Arrested for Violating Halo Law After Woman Arrested for Battery on Law Enforcement Officer
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) arrested 59-year-old Anita Gibson and 36-year-old Jasmine Jefferson after they violated Florida’s Halo Law (Statute 843.31) earlier this week. Their arrests stem from an incident outside of a charter school on Bassett Road on Tuesday,
Public Assistance Needed as the Investigation into Robert Velleca's Death Continues
Last month, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Marine Unit responded to the Ortega River and found a man’s body floating in the water. Evidence was scarce, leaving what happened a mystery.
Public Assistance Needed in Identifying Unknown Man
In late January, officers discovered an unidentified man's body at the Half Moon Island Park Boat Ramp on North Main Street.
42-Year-Old Arrested for Seafood Restaurant Murder
Homicide detectives quickly arrested 42-year-old Mark Gordon after he killed 30-year-old Trevian Jackson on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Tips from the Community Lead to Arrest
Last month, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) shared a photo of a man who was caught on camera near Southpoint Drive South wearing a Puerto Rico shirt and holding an unlit cigarette while attempting to break into an ATM. He used a butane lighter to try and melt the security
Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run of 13-Year-Old
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, District 2 patrol officers responded to a call on Arlington Road North in reference to a traffic fatality. When they arrived, they found 13-year-old Genesis Webber; she sadly died at the scene. Surveillance footage from the area showed a truck
18-Year-Old Arrested for May Murder
Andre Thomas, 18, is facing a murder charge after he shot and killed a 39-year-old man in May of this year.
Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Campaign Reaffirms Commitment to Continued Support and Services
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, representatives from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, City of Jacksonville, the State Attorney's Office, Clerk of Courts, and regional criminal justice agencies joined with CEOs from local domestic violence shelters to hold a news conference to
Sheriff Waters Talks Transparency with Speak Easy Jax Podcast Hosts
The Speak Easy Jax podcast hosts recently sat down with Sheriff T.K. Waters to talk about his role as a leader and why he believes in full transparency in our agency.