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Sheriff Waters Responds to Viral Video from February 2025 Arrest
On Monday, July 21, 2025, Sheriff T.K. Waters held a news conference announcing the release of information regarding the circumstances of William Anthony McNeil, Jr.'s arrest on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Officer-Involved Shooting in the Southside Estates Area
Around 6 p.m., on Saturday, July 19, 2025, officers responded to a traffic crash with injures on Beach Boulevard. Witnesses say a woman was driving east on Beach Boulevard, making the left turn to get onto I-295 North, and she had the green arrow.
Critical Incident Briefing Released for Officer-Involved Shooting on July 9th
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is releasing details and video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Norfolk Boulevard on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The incident details below are preliminary and may evolve as the investigation continues.
Officer-Involved Shooting on Jacksonville's Northside; Two Officers Injured
Just after 11 p.m., on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, patrol officers responded to the 12500 block of Brahma Bull Circle following a call for assistance from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD).
Sheriff to Walk in Robinson’s Addition Area This Saturday
This Saturday, July 19, 2025, Sheriff T.K. Waters, District Commander Harry Massey, and members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are scheduled to walk in the Robinson’s Addition area. During the walk, the Sheriff will meet with citizens one-on-one to discuss concerns in their
Music Teacher Arrested for Child Molestation
Gregg Gafford, 42, a former music teacher at multiple Duval County schools, has been arrested on a warrant for lewd and lascivious molestation.
Sex Offender Arrested on Attempted Kidnapping Warrant
A man wanted for attempted child abduction and indecent exposure in Daytona Beach, Florida, is behind bars in Jacksonville after JSO officers tracked him down over the weekend.
Three Suspects Arrested Near Duval Day Festivities
This past weekend, members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office provided extra protection as thousands of people gathered for the annual Duval Day celebration in Northwest Jacksonville.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Northwest Jacksonville; Officer Injured, Suspect Deceased
Shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred on Norfolk Boulevard at Soutel Drive in the Sherwood Forest area of Jacksonville.
Enough Deadly Doses of Fentanyl to Kill Half of Jacksonville Seized in Brentwood Bust
Last month, members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Narcotics Unit received a tip that a home on West 27th Street in the Brentwood area was being used to distribute dangerous drugs to the downtown area.