Murder of Richard M. Key
October 03, 2012

On Friday Sept 7^th at 0845, police were dispatched to East 26^th Street and Buckman Street in reference to a shooting. When they arrived they found Richard Key deceased on the side of the road. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. It had been reported that a white passenger vehicle had been circling the neighborhood prior to the shooting and was seen speeding off from 26^th/Buckman right after. The vehicle was occupied by 2-3 black males, had window tint and was described by witnesses as a police style Impala all the way to a Toyota 4dr. 

Anyone with any information about the killing is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS, you can remain anonymous and receive up to $3000 cash reward.

George M Davis, 82, Murdered in his Own Home
August 22, 2012

Elderly man found dead in Westside Home. Son found dad dead in home; Police suspect foul play.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office, on Wednesday, July 18th, about 6:20am, George Davis` son went to the home in the 700 block of St. Clair Street and found his dad unresponsive. Rescue personnel pronounced Davis dead.  Police said Davis`s cause of death was blunt force trauma.  Investigators said there did not appear to be forced entry into the house.

Anyone with any information about the killing is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS, you can remain anonymous and receive up to $3000 cash reward.

Enhanced Reward up to $4,100 Offered in Douglas Carroll Murder
August 09, 2012

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call First Coast Crime Stoppers. You can remain anonymous and 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).

Reward for Marvette Littles Murder
June 13, 2012

SOLVED BY A CRIME STOPPER TIP

On Sunday, June 11, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. it was determined that a shooting occurred at 1001 N. University Blvd.  

Investigation revealed an unknown suspect shot into a vehicle the victim (Marvette Littles) was sitting in.  The victim arrived at Shands and subsequently died from her injuries.

Detectives are currently trying to identify the woman in the attached photos.  The woman was described to police as a woman dressed up as a man and may walk with a slight limp.

$750 Reward Offered - Cat Mutilation in Orange Park
May 23, 2012

A $750 reward is now being offered for information that leads to the arrest of whoever mutilated three kittens. The cats` remains were discovered Saturday night behind the Holly Cove Apartments on Wells Road in Orange Park.

Investigators believe it was not something done by a wild animal, but a crime committed by a person or persons.

The Clay County Sheriff`s Office said when reward money is being offered, it gets people talking. And that`s what investigators want so they to find out who`s responsible and why the crimes were committed. The latter has neighbors on edge.

"Violence is all around us, and this could be a stepping stone to something more violent," Holly Cove resident Chariti Sloane said. "If someone is going to dehumanize a cat, what is the next step? The next step would be a larger animal, like a dog. Who is to say it won`t be a child?"

REWARD OFFERED Columbia County - 1 Arrest 1 Sought in Robbery/Murder
May 15, 2012

$4,000 reward offered Bernard Cason Homicide
April 17, 2012

Crime Stoppers is offering a $4,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of a 29-year-old man last month. Bernard Cason was shot and killed while inside a white Dodge Charger the night of March 11 during the filming of a music video on Washington Estates Drive at Soutel Drive in Northwest Jacksonville. Two others were also shot but survived. Police said more than 150 people were at the scene when the shooting happened, and they said someone had to have seen who fired the shots. If you have any information about the killing, call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call First Coast Crime Stoppers. You can remain anonymous and 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).

Animal Abuse - Reward up to $1,881
October 02, 2011

Through several private donations, the reward is now at $1,881 including the $1,000 from First Coast Crime Stoppers.

Parker is a golden retriever who disappeared from the back yard of his residence (1833 Kings Ct) sometime between 8:30 and 11:30 pm on July 4^th.   Parker did not have a history of running away from his home and he was extremely friendly.  Two weeks later, Parker’s remains were found wrapped in a tarp and tied to cinder blocks in the creek off of Nightfall Drive (two blocks north of his home).  Parker’s owners, Kevin and Brenda Brown are devastated and have no idea who could have done this. Parker`s death has been determined to be an act of animal cruelty. 

If you have any information on this abuse please contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477 or Det. S. Shaughnessy, Jacksonville Beach Police Department 904-247-4030

Enhanced Reward $3,700 Offered in Jacksonville Beach Homicide
June 03, 2011

Jacksonville Beach Police announce an enhanced reward of $3700 (in addition to the Crime Stopper reward), in the homicide case of Roderick Batts two years ago at a Waffle House off Beach Blvd.

On May 18, 2009, officers in Jacksonville Beach responded to the fatal shooting of Roderick Batts, who died in the parking lot outside the restaurant. Police said it did not appear to be a robbery, but didn`t release much more than that.ime of the shooting the victim was inside the restaurant. He walked out to the parking lot and that`s when Bingham said someone shot him several times.

There were about 10 people in the Waffle House restaurant at the time of the shooting. Witnesses said they heard gunshots that sounded like they came from a pop gun, and took cover and got on the floor.

Bingham said witnesses told officers two suspects ran across the street and got into a dark colored 4-door Sedan, possibly a Buick, the headed west on Beach Boulevard.

Police said the case has gone cold and they need the public`s help.  If you have any information call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477.  You will remain anonymous and could be elgible for a cash reward.

Kelly Chapple Reward up to $3,000
December 21, 2010

Judith Chapple thought her three children were safe from crime growing up in a gated community in Orange Park.

"I thought I was doing everything right. I thought my children were safe."

But it was when her 23-year-old daughter stepped outside the gate, that she was murdered.

Kelly Chapple was shot to death at the Palisades Apartments, 5800 University Blvd. on September 7th, 2008. Her killer has not been caught.

Judith is now on a quest to make sure no other parent has to go through the same pain.

"Losing a child is something that is unimaginable," Judith told First Coast News. "I don`t know a day that I`m not crying. I don`t know a day that I`m not devastated over her loss."

If you have any information about this crime please contact us here at Crimestoppers @ 1-866-845-TIPS No matter how small you think the information might be, PLEASE call and help bring some closure to this greiving family.