Sketch of Suspect in Arby's Drive-thru Beating of Elderly Woman - Arby's offering additional $5000 Reward
December 16, 2010

Fern Gorin, 74, was severely bruised after she was robbed, beaten and carjacked in an Arby`s drive-thru the day after Thanksgiving.

She had just given her order at the Arby`s on 5660 Beach Boulevard near University when a man popped up in her window and yelled at her to get over. She tried to drive off but he grabbed her around the throat and shoved the car into park.

The suspect punched her, then drove her to Englewood Baptist Church at 5675 Kennerly Road. The victim got out, then walked to a neighbor`s house to call police. Arby`s is offering an additional $5,000 to the $3,000 First Coast Crime Stopper reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

$3000 Reward Offered for Hardy Rouse Murder
January 08, 2010

First Coast Crime Stoppers is offering a $3000 reward for information that leads to an arrest for the murder of Hardy Rouse that occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 3735 Peachtree St.  Anyone with information about this murder is asked to contact us here at Crime Stoppers 1-866-845-8477.  You can also submit a tip online by clicking the icon submit a tip.  If you prefer to speak with the Detective handling the case call Detective J.E. Hinton at 630-2642

Maintenance Man Shot, Killed at Work
October 10, 2009

Police said a 56-year-old Green Cove Springs man was shot and killed Saturday, October 10th, 2009, while doing his job. Homicide detectives said Clifford Backmann was shot just after noon while cleaning an office building in the 6900 block of Bonneval Road -- near the intersection of Philips Highway and J. Turner Butler Boulevard. Police said Backmann called 911 from his cell phone to get help. Officers said when they arrived, Backmann was unconscious. He was rushed to Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

If you have any information no matter how small you think it is, PLEASE CALL  First Coast Crime Stoppers. If your information leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsibile for this deadly shooting, you could be eligible for a reward up to $3,000. Call our tipline at 1-866-845-8477

Keith Cauley's Murder Still Unsolved
October 08, 2009

Cauley was 23 when he disappeared from the Westside on June 16, 2000. His pickup truck was found a few days later at an apartment on 103rd Street. On April 11, 2002 police announced that remains found in Putnam County last summer are his, and they think they know something about how he was killed.  "Keith Cauley was murdered," Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office Chief Frank Mackesy said.

Cauley`s family said knowing his body was found gives them some closure, but now they have a new quest. "There is somebody out there that murdered him, and we want them behind bars," Cauley`s mother, Vanissia Wilson, said. "We won`t stop, we won`t rest until they are found ... and they know who they are.

If you have any information that can help with this investigation please call us at First Coast Crime Stoppers 1-866-845-8477. 

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).

Murder of Two Men Family Searching for Answers
May 21, 2009

On October 31, 2008 at approximatly 10:23pm,  29 year old Ceferino Valle and 22 year old Jose Rodriquez were gunned down at 4320 Sunbeam Road, Leigh Meadow Apartments in a possible robbery attempt.  The famlies are still searching for answers.  If you have any information on this crime contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. 

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).

Benjamin Jonas Lacomb Shot and Killed
November 01, 2008

Christopher Wolfe, Shot and Killed Outside a Westside Apartment
October 29, 2008

Christopher Wolfe was shot to death shortly before midnight Tuesday October 29, 2008 at the Grand Court apartments in the 7600 block of Blanding Boulevard, according ot the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office.

Sgt. Dan Janson said someone called 911 after hearing shots fired. When police arrived, they found the body of a man outside an apartment.Witnesses said there seemed to be a disturbance before shots were fired. Witnesses were being questioned and police said not other information was available.

If you know anything about the shooting, to call First Coast 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).

Terri Reed gives back despite Husband's Murder Case Running Cold
September 09, 2008

On November 18th 2007 Crandle Reed was shot and killed while he sat in his cab off of Edgewood. Since then, police have no suspects or even a motive."They know it wasn`t a robbery, they know it wasn`t an attempted robbery. It appears they just run up on him and shot him for no reason, other than, `There`s an innocent man sitting there, lets shoot him," added Reed.

That is what Terri Reed firmly believes, but instead of giving up hope, she now gives it to others. Not letting her grief get the best of her, she volunteers her time with the Justice Coaltion. Whether it`s talking to victims or just being there to listen, it`s a way she connects. "The only way I can repay all the goodness that come to me from this tragedy is to give back. And it makes me feel good. I understand what the people are going through," says Reed. It is now her second passion right next to her first. Everyday she visits her husband`s grave. While she puts her energy into believing the suspects will be caught in her husband`s case, she also gives strength to those who need it.

"That`s my whole mission now. Not only to find out who killed my husband, but to help other families so nobody has to live my life because it hasnt been easy and I cant imagine it will be easy," said Reed.

The reward for information leading to an arrest in Crandle Reed`s case is now $11,000. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder and Crime Stoppers is offering $3000 for information leading to the arrest.

If you have any information, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Crandall "Jack" Reed Reward $11,000
August 20, 2008

Jack Reed drove for Yellow Cab. According to police while on duty, he was shot in his cab in the parking lot behind the Boyscout`s building on Edgewood. Investigators say he managed to drive himself across the street to a convenience store where he was found by officers.  No suspects, no motive, just unanswered questions and a widow now left to grieve. After 12 years of marriage Terri reed says her world has changed in the blink of an eye. Now she says her eyes won`t close until his case is solved. You know what, this time it was my husband. Next time it could be yours. I don`t want his death to go unnoticed. I want to know who did it and I can`t rest until I do. I have to have peace too,? says Terri Reed.

As of now police have no suspects in the case.

Terri Reed says her husband was retired from the Navy.

If you have any information that can help police, call us here at First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Billy D. Finn Reward $3,000
July 21, 2008

Do you know what happened to Billy D. Finn on April 24, 2008?  Billy D. Finn was shot at the intersection of Nelson and Rayford. He was transported to Shands Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

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).