Hit and Run Fatality-Police Need Our Help
August 27, 2013

Police in Jacksonville are seeking information after a 25-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Northwest Jacksonville early Saturday morning, May 18th 2013. 

Officers began investigating the death of Michael England about 4 a.m. at the intersection of Pitts and Slay roads. England was found lying in the roadway. Police said he was walking or standing in the road when he was struck by an unknown vehicle, resulting in his death. The vehicle fled the scene.

Anyone with any information on the identity or whereabouts of the driver is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to be eligible of up to $3000 Reward call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

Big Cash Pawn 4556 Blanding Blvd
August 22, 2013

Burglary at Big Cash Pawn located at 4556 Blanding Blvd. between Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 2013.  Multiple firearms, X-box 360/Sony PlayStation systems, power tools, cameras, laptops, and jewelry were stolen.  

Anyone with any information about the suspects who committed the burglary is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS, you can remain anonymous and receive up to $3,000 cash reward.

Two Jacksonville Teens Shot- Police Need Our Help
August 14, 2013

       On Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 4:44 a.m. police responded to a call at 5221 Missouri Avenue reference to someone shot.

Upon arrival police found Jazmine Shelton, white female, 13 years old who was pronounced deceased at the scene and Megan Simmons, white female, 14 years old who was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. Sadly, Megan Simmons succumbed to her injuries a few days later.

Both girls were inside the mobile home when a suspect(s) fired into the living room area of the mobile home where these young girls were at. These girls were doing nothing wrong.

Anyone who has any information about this shooting or can identify the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

Enhanced Reward up to $6,000 Offered on Robert 'Bob' Levey Murder
August 13, 2013

On late Tuesday night, June 25, 2013, the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office began investigating a homicide and arson at 3604 Mimosa Dr.  The victim, Robert James Levey, was discovered deceased at his home which had been set on fire. According to JSO Homicide Lt. Rob Schoonover, Mr. Levey had been brutally murdered.  Mr. Levey was often seen around the neighborhoods as he collected discarded items for scrap metal and flea market items.

The JSO Homicide Unit is looking for a white male in his late teens to early twenties, 5`6"-5`7" feet tall, 120lbs, and shoulder length brown hair. He was wearing a green shirt, shorts, and a black and white backpack. This individual was seen near the victim`s house at the time of the fire, a little before 11p.m., Tuesday, June 25th, 2013, and may be a suspect.  At the time of the incident, the suspect may have sustained some injuries and left the area on foot.

Anyone who has any information about this case, the identity, or location of the 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 $6,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Amber Bass-Murdered in Her Own Driveway
July 31, 2013

On, Friday, July 19, 2013 around 2:27 a.m. an unknown suspect shot Amber Bass, 22 years old while she was in her driveway. This occurred in the 8400 block of Springtree Road in the Springtree Subdivision near Old Middleburg Rd and Fouraker Rd. The victim’s purse has not been located. We are asking anyone who may have seen a gray purse with silver studs like the one in the drawing anywhere since July 19, 2013 to please contact police right away.
 
Anyone who has any information about this murder or who may have done this 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 $3,100, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS  (If a gun is recovered- the reward can be up to $4,100)

Metro PCS Robbery-Murder Suspect Sought
July 23, 2013

SOLVED  BY  A  CRIME STOPPER  TIP

 

Murder suspect sought by JSO

Here is a still photo just prior to the robbery/shooting/murder that took place at Metro PCS located at 3100-4 North Main Street, on Saturday, July20th at 6:33 pm.

Shelby Farah, 20 years old, an employee of the ...store was shot multiple times by this unknown suspect who was committing a robbery.

Anyone who has any information about the identity or location of the 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.

 

Arsons in Eastwood Oaks Apartments, Hilliard
May 30, 2013

 Enhanced Rewards on Eastwood Oaks Arsons in Hilliard

Hilliard residents on high alert after repeated arsons. -- Residents of Hilliard say their town is being terrorized by arsonists after two more incidents happened overnight. For the second time in less than a week, several cars have been set on fire at Eastwood Oaks Apartments off Eastwood Road, according to the Nassau County Sheriff`s Office.

The owners of the Eastwood Oaks Apartment complex have enhanced the reward to $5000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect(s). The total amount of reward available is $6000. (This does not incorporate the up to $5000 reward offerred by the State Fire Marshalls office).

Anyone who has any information in regards to these arson cases is asked to contact the Nassau County Sheriff`s Office at 904-225-0331-  To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward, contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

ABC Jax Liquors Burglaries- Enhanced Reward of $10,000
May 16, 2013

On Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 3:15 a.m., police were dispatched to ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Liquors located at 2621 Cesery Boulevard in  reference to a burglar alarm.  When police arrived they noticed the front class door was smashed with a block and numerous bottles of alcohol were stolen. 

On Friday, April 19, 2013 at 4:03 a.m. police were dispatched to ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Liquors located at 9436 San Jose Boulevard in reference to a burglar alarm.  When police arrived they observed the front glass window broken and broken alcohol bottles behind the front register.

On Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 3:11 a.m. Police were dispatched to ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Liquors located at 5541 Roosevelt Blvd in  reference to a burglar alarm. When police arrived they discovered the front glass door was smashed out and several broken bottles on the floor.

Surveillance footage showed three suspects all wearing gloves and had their faces covered. The Roosevelt Blvd surveillance footage shows four suspects. The suspects entered the store and filled a shopping cart with 22 bottles of alcohol and left. Video evidence shows that the same suspects committed both burglaries. 

 ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Company is offering an enhanced reward up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of these suspects.

Anyone who has any information in regards to this business burglary 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, contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at    1-866-845-TIPS.

5 Years Ago Today, Barry 'BJ' Brooks was Murdered
November 19, 2012

  On November 19th, 2007, at 10:15 p.m., police answered a call at the Mission Springs apartments at 5327 Timuquana Road and found 19-year-old Barry Lee Brooks with life-threatening injuries. Rescue took Brooks to Shands Jacksonville hospital, but he didn`t survive.  Police think the crime was related to an attempted robbery and said they`re looking for two assailants. The crime scene was near a trash bin at the tree line along Catoma Street. Anyone with information can call First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866) 845-TIPS you can remain anonymous and be elligible for a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Murder of Two November 2011, Family Searching For Answers
October 24, 2012

On November 15th 2011, the victims, Kelli Jo Diadone, 40, and Richard Douglas Barley,42,  were shot at 10228 Spivey Terrace.  The victims died from gunshot wounds. The families of the victims are desperate for answers. Anyone with any information about these killings is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS, you can remain anonymous and receive up to $3000 cash reward.