Fernandina Beach Vandals Sought
August 12, 2014

 The Fernandina Beach Police Department has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of individuals responsible for the grand theft and felony vandalism associated with the King Neptune / Poseidon statue located on South Fletcher Avenue.  The reward has been set at $1000.00 and persons with information can remain anonymous.  Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-(866) 845-8477 or the Fernandina Beach Police Department at (904) 277-7342.   

During the early morning hours of August 5^th two suspects went to Paradiso, located at 3036 South Fletcher Avenue, and substantially destroyed the impressive front yard statue of King Neptune.  The suspects physically broke the arm from the statue and removed it, along with the trident. This is the third such incident of damage to this beautiful new South Fletcher landmark in recent months, and the third trident to be stolen in this fashion.  During the most recent incident the suspects caused such a significant amount of damage that the owners are now considering having the statue removed.

Because these incidents of felony vandalism and theft have persisted, local law enforcement officials have the added concern that these offenders may be personally targeting the residents of Paradiso.  In addition, based on evidence left at the scene, as well as the nature of the thefts, we remain concerned that the suspects might view their actions as a harmless prank, not fully understanding the gravity of their behavior or the financial or emotional impact that these thefts have caused the owners of the statue.

The vandals left a taunting note affixed to the statue, leading investigators to believe that these thefts may be resolved once students return to college.  Many college fraternities utilize the trident to symbolize their connection and visual association with Greek mythology. 

Murder of Cecil Dale Scalf
July 22, 2014

On May 27th 2014, officers responded to a shooting at Moose and New Berlin roads about 5:40 p.m. found Cecil Dale Scalf, 54, of Grover Road lying in the street with gunshot wounds.

Police said three men met at the intersection for business reasons. They began to argue and shots were fired.  The other two men stayed at the scene, and police said it did not appear the argument was over anything illegal.

If anyone remembers seeing anything that could assist police in their investigation, they should contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477, you can remain anonymous and receive a reward up to $3,000 cash if the information you provide leads to an arrests.

Willie Johnson Murdered on Coachman Lakes Drive April 19, 2014
May 09, 2014

On Saturday, April 19th 2014, an unknown suspect shot and killed 19 year old Willie Johnson. "Willie just liked to have fun with his friends and his cousins, that’s all he wanted.  He loved to dance. He would go to parties and things like that just to hang with his friends.”said his sister.  As Murray and her family wait for justice to be served in her brother’s death, she has a plea for the Jacksonville community and the people who went to the house party on Coachman Lakes Drive April 19.

There were a lot of people at this party, somebody had to have seen something. Please come forward if you know anything. Even the smallest detail could be helpful. 

Anyone with information about this crime and wants to remain anonymous can call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. If the information you provide, results in an arrest you could be eligible for a cash reward up to $3000 ($1000 more if a gun is recovered and the person is charged with the gun).

Compass Bank on Blanding in Orange Park Robbed
May 06, 2014

Man Found Dead on Picketville Road
March 12, 2014

Julius Parrish Murdered in a Senseless Drive-By Shooting
January 28, 2014

Julius Richardo Parrish, 47, was shot and killed and a youth was in life-threatening condition after a drive-by shooting on Saturday, June 30th 2012, at 11:30 pm at 5409 Bunche Drive.Witnesses told police the two victims were standing in a driveway when a vehicle drove by.

Occupants in the vehicle fired several rounds before leaving the scene toward 45th Street.

Please help this greiving family gain closure and report any information you may have about this crime. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at (904) 630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. Those who wish to remain anonymous and possibly receive a CASH Reward up to $3000, can call Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS (8477).

Christopher McDowell, 19, was killed in hit-and-run, family wants driver to confess
January 22, 2014

Christopher McDowell, 19, was killed while walking down the road early Saturday morning, January 11th, 2014. The driver who hit McDowell did not pull over after hitting him and has not been caught. McDowell was walking north on St. Johns Bluff Road at Lost Pine Drive around 3:30 a.m. Saturday when he was hit.  His body was found on the side of the road by an officer on patrol with the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office.

FHP said the vehicle is an SUV or pick-up that is gray metallic or silver metallic. The vehicle will have damage to the right front area and FHP needs the public help in identifying the vehicle and the driver.

George Gill is, McDowell`s uncle, told Channel 4 that his family wants answers. "He was a promising young man. He had a whole life ahead of him," Gillis said. "I don`t look at them as a bad person. They were careless. So they need to come forward. That`s all, they just need to come forward. Admit what they did."

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477, your information could bring closure to a greiving family and could be worth up to a $3,000 cash REWARD,

Unsolved Murder of Bobby Chattic-Family Searching For Answers
December 05, 2013

On Saturday, December 12th, 2009, at about 8:40 pm,  then 48 year old, Bobby Rowdel Chattic was shot and killed in an apartment in the 924 Childrens Way. Jacksonville police said that neighbors heard some commotion there prior to gunshots.

Please help this grieving family gain closure. Anyone with information can contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at (904) 630-0500 or First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-8477 (TIPS) to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH Reward up to $3000. Or e-mail JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org  or click the submit a tip button below.

Hubbard Street-Murder Suspect’s Identity Sought
November 07, 2013

Murder Suspect’s Identity Sought

On Friday, August 30, 2013 at 5:09 p.m., police were dispatched to the 2100 block of Hubbard Street reference a shooting.  Police discovered victim, Donald Brown (white male, 42 years old), with a gunshot wound to his chest.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

A witness described the suspect as a white male, in his 40s to early 50s, slim build, short blonde or brown hair, 6’1”, 180 pounds, wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.  

Anyone who has any information about the identity of this murder suspect is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Orange Park Murder of Jillian Berrios
October 28, 2013

Police are continuing to investigate a double shooting early Saturday morning that took the life of a 27-year-old mother of two and injured a second woman.  Orange Park police on Monday identified the woman shot and killed while sitting in her car at the Park Place Apartments on Loring Avenue as Jillian Berrios. The passenger in the car was taken to Orange Park Medical Center with a gunshot wound. Police say her name is not being released "due to concern for her well-being," but say she is now recovering at home.

Police say a man approached the two women, who were in their vehicle at 5:39 a.m., and began firing. After the shooting, the gunman entered a newer model red hatchback car and sped away, according to police.Berrios` fiance called her his backbone and rock who had a heart of gold. He has no idea who would kill her or why.The Orange Park Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are all involved in the investigation.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS (8477), if your tip leads to an arrest you could be eligible for up to a $3000 CASH REWARD.