George DeCosta Murder on Droad Street
December 06, 2016

Police identified the victim as 46-year-old George DeCosta.

Homicide detectives said they don`t know what led to the gunfire or who fired the shots. They were looking for witnesses and gathering evidence. K-9 teams were brought in to help search the area.

Rowe Avenue between Christobel and Briley avenues were closed while police investigated.

Anyone with information is asked to anonymously call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 866-845-8477 You WILL remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.

3 Killed in Northside Shooting Enhanced Reward Up To $4,000
November 16, 2016

On Sunday, November 13th, 11 month old Tedashi Williams, his mother, 22-year-old Kadejah Williams, and 18-year-old Xacia Burnem were  killed in a shooting on Cleveland Road in a parking lot across the street from the Cleveland Arms Apartments.  Police Need Your HELP!

Please... if you have any information on this case, no matter how small you think the information might be, PLEASE contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office Homicide Unit at 904-630-0500.  If you want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $4,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. You WILL remain anonymous! You can also submit a tip by clicking the "Help Solve This Crime" at the bottom of this post.

Thomas Peterson Jr. Shot at 11th and Spires
November 09, 2016

A teen was shot Saturday night, Nov. 5th and died from his wounds after friends brought him to UF Health, the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office said. 

16-year-old Thomas L.Peterson Jr. arrived at the hospital at about 5 p.m. Investigators later figured out he was shot near W 11th St. and Spires Ave. in Northwest Jacksonville.

The vehicle Peterson arrived in, a four-door Honda, was taken from the scene by detectives.

Officers do not know how many times he was shot.

Please... if you have any information on this case, no matter how small you think the information might be, PLEASE contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office Homicide Unit at 904-630-0500.  If you want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. You WILL remain anonymous! You can also submit a tip by clicking the "Help Solve This Crime" at the bottom of this post.

Almost 2 Years Ago-16 Year Old Devron Crowden Was Gunned Down Waiting for His School Bus
November 09, 2016

Crowden`s body was found lying in the road near the bus stop. Family members said Crowden was a Raines High School student who was a member of Grand Park Athletic Association and played football there. Crowden`s mother had just dropped him off at the bus stop so he could catch the bus to school.

A short time later, officers responding to a report of gunfire found Crowden`s body with multiple gunshot wounds. Neighbors said they heard as many as 15 shots and more than a dozen shell casing markers could be seen at the scene.

Please... if you have any information on this case, no matter how small you think the information might be, PLEASE contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office Homicide Unit at 904-630-0500.  If you want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. You WILL remain anonymous! You can also submit a tip by clicking the "Help Solve This Crime" at the bottom of this post.

Unsolved Murder-Police Need Your Help!
November 08, 2016

In the early morning hours on Saturday, April 25, 2015 Johnnel Johnson was attending a First Coast High School graduation party at 6118 Dawnridge Rd. S. During the party, a dispute ensued and Johnnel Johnson was shot multiple times and died as a result of his injuries. As of this date the case remains unsolved.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the Jacksonville community.  Anyone with any information in reference to this murder is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477.

16 Year Old Shot on Northside
November 08, 2016

Police Need Help Locating This Vehicle
October 19, 2016

Attempted Sexual Battery/Attempted Armed Robbery

On Monday, October 3, 2016 at 7:15 a.m. the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded in the area of Herschel Street and Marquette Avenue reference an Attempted Armed Sexual Battery and Attempted Robbery.  The female victim was leaving her residence when she noticed her garbage can was placed behind her vehicle that was parked in her driveway.  The victim went to move the garbage can when an unknown male suspect approached her from behind, placed a gun to her head and put his hand on her mouth.  The suspect told the victim not to scream and forced her to the backyard of her residence.  The suspect asked the victim for money.  The suspect took the victim’s purse and searched it.  The suspect did not take any of the victim’s belongings.  At gunpoint, the suspect then made sexual advances towards the victim.  The suspect fled on foot.

The victim was not able to give a description of the suspect besides 5’9” with a deep voice.  Investigative efforts have determined a vehicle in the area prior to the incident that may be involved.  Police are currently searching for a 2015 silver Nissan Rogue displaying Florida tag EWGD71.  The vehicle was reported stolen on Sunday, September 25, 2016.  Attached is a similar photo of the vehicle police are looking for.

Anyone with any information reference this incident or knows the location of the listed vehicle is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.   To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477.  We ask that you call in any suspicious activity to police immediately.

Alfred Lance,III Killed on Toledo Road
October 18, 2016

 On Friday, October 14th, at 9:20 pm, police were dispatched to a report of a man who had been shot and was on the side of the road at an apartment complex on Toledo Road, near St. Augustine Road. Paramedics pronounced 29-year-old Alfred Lewis Lance III dead at the scene.

If anyone has any information about this crime, Please call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477, you WILL remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward of up top $3,000.

Golfair Blvd. Raceway Murder
September 28, 2016

Darious Carson Murder November 2015
September 07, 2016

On Thursday, Nov. 19th  2015, Darious Carson, 31, of Appian Way was found dead at a home in the 9200 block of Fourth Avenue.  Authorities are looking for a blue four-door Nissan with a spoiler on the trunk.

Witnesses told investigators Carson was trying to get into the home when the Nissan drove by and gunfire erupted. He said there were other people in the house at the time of the shooting, but Carson was the only one hit. It’s unclear how many people were in the Nissan or if there were multiple shooters.

If you have any information in reference to this homicide PLEASE call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. You WILL remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.