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WANTED WEDNESDAY: Do You Recognize This Hollywood Hustler?

On Tuesday, October 6, our hustler stopped by a smoke shop on Old Kings Road South. After selecting what he wanted, he made his way to the register. He paid with a $100 bill, got his change, and left. So, what’s wrong? We’re pretty sure $100 bills aren’t supposed to say, “Motion Picture Purposes”.

We need your help identifying this monetary menace before any more motion picture madness takes place. Luckily, we’ve already found him the perfect leading role… Duval County Jail Inmate #1.

If you recognize this hustler, call us at 904.630.0500. Want to stay anonymous? Contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at https://t.co/3EqITz77wK, and you could be eligible for a cash reward (Don't worry, it’s real cash).

Don't recognize them? You can still help by visiting our Unsolved Crimes (https://t.co/uuZcq3I8v5) page. You never know who you might have seen.

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We are so excited to officially unveil our new JSO headquarters at 532 Riverside Avenue, as well as our new Public Services building located at 450 Magnolia Street.

This change means more than a new address. It means an opportunity to continue growing and supporting the more than 3,500 employees in our organization and the community we serve.

After 49 years, we look back proudly on what we were able to accomplish at the Police Memorial Building and will continue to build on that foundation as we grow.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this move possible. We are excited for what lies ahead and remain committed to our mission of serving and protecting our city.

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Our Homicide Unit detectives arrested a 70-year-old man for Manslaughter just hours after a deadly shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside yesterday.

Just after midnight on Monday, October 19, District 5 Patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex on West 13th Street. Officers found 27-year-old Dakaari Bray with a gunshot injury to his chest. Sadly, Bray passed away before he could receive medical attention.

The patrol officers detained multiple witnesses so the Homicide Unit detectives could interview them. Detectives learned there was an argument between residents at neighboring apartment units which led to a fight. During that fight, 70-year-old Willie Smith pulled out a gun and shot Bray in the chest.

Detectives arrested Smith for Manslaughter and Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon for his role in Bray’s death. By 3:30 p.m. the same day as the shooting, Smith was booked into the Duval County jail, where he is still behind bars.

We’ll continue to work this investigation to bring justice to Bray’s family and friends.

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Jacksonville’s beautiful parks are for residents to enjoy the outdoors. They are not a place for illegal or indecent acts.

Our patrol officers received multiple complaints about people using Beach and Peach Urban Park in the Southside Estates area for illegal sexual activity. Our Vice Unit detectives took on the case and on Thursday, October 1, they set up in the park with an undercover detective to see the activity firsthand.

In just one day, detectives arrested eight men after they approached the undercover detective and solicited a sexual act in the park. Some also exposed themselves while speaking to the detective.

Arrested for Offering to Commit Lewdness:
John Aguirre, 62 (also arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance)
Peter Smith, 63
George Freeman, 72
Cedric Jones, 56
Alejandro Brioso Martinez, 37 (also arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Using Drug Paraphernalia)
Tajmaus Johnson Jr., 28
Florentino De La Cruz, 47 (also arrested for Exposing Sexual Organs in Public)
Elkin Espitia, 45

Why does this matter? When people use parks to commit sexual acts, it makes the park an unsafe space for children and families. We’re proud of our parks, and we’ll do whatever we can to protect them.

If you see something suspicious, we’re only a call away (904.630.0500).

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Sex offenders and predators don’t get to celebrate.

These cooler temperatures have us counting down the days to Halloween. Jack-o-lanterns, costume parties, and plenty of candy… just not for the roughly 3,000 sexual predators and offenders here in Jacksonville. Our Offender Tracking Unit is making sure of it.

No, our Offender Tracking Unit isn’t the fun police. It’s their job to make sure these sexual predators and offenders are abiding by the rules.
❌No passing out candy
❌No Halloween decorations
❌No costumes near kids
❌No Halloween parties where kids may be present

Something as simple as a single carved pumpkin may seem harmless, but when it comes to your kid’s safety, it’s very serious to us.

Offender tracking is a year round job for our detectives, and as long as sex offenders and predators live in Jacksonville, they’ll work to protect you.

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1 p.m. Update: Good news! We have located Mr. Mishaw, and he is safe. Thank you to everyone who assisted in the search.

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Missing Adult: Help us bring 73-year-old Calvin Mishaw home safe.

Mr. Mishaw was last seen on Edenfield Road near University Boulevard North Monday morning around 8:30 a.m. His family tells us he is showing signs of Dementia. Due to his age and health factors, we want to make sure he gets home safely.

Mr. Mishaw is 5’11” and 225 pounds. He has brown eyes and salt-and-pepper hair with a goatee. He was last seen wearing a white polo shirt with a black collar, black pants, and black socks with slides.

If you see Mr. Mishaw or know where he is, call us at 904.630.0500. Please share this post so we can spread the word faster!

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Our District 3 Town Center Patrol officers arrested an 18-year-old after he stole more than $800 worth of merchandise from a store while carrying a loaded gun.

On Friday, September 18, our officers who patrol the St. Johns Town Center responded to one of the stores for a reported theft. The store told our officers a young man in a white hoodie stuffed more than $800 worth of merchandise into his backpack.

Our officers left the store and immediately spotted a suspect who matched the description, with the backpack still on. When our officers tried to stop him, he took off running. We were able to catch up to him, and we identified him as 18-year-old Je'Caryous Beasley.

When our officers searched Beasley's backpack, they found a loaded gun at the top of the bag, with a live round in the chamber. The gun even had an illegal switch, making it fully automatic. We also found the stolen merchandise inside the bag.

We arrested Beasley for Grand Theft and Carrying a Concealed Firearm, both felonies. We also arrested him for misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana and Resisting an Officer Without Violence.

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Solved Sunday: From crime to time.

Our team at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office works these cases around the clock to put together the pieces to get these suspects in handcuffs. Thanks to their effort and tips from the community, these suspects have been caught and now have to answer for their crimes.

Gregory Johnson, 41
Date of Incident: September 30
Arrested: October 14
Arrested for: Uttering Forged Bills, Checks, Drafts, or Notes, Counterfeit Bank Bills, Checks, Drafts or Promissary Notes

On Wednesday, September 30, Johnson visited a gas station on New Kings Road. Using counterfeit bills, he purchased multiple items and received change from the cashier. Thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip, officers were able to identify Johnson and locate him at another store he frequents. He was featured on our Unsolved Crimes page.

Javaris Johnson, 27
Date of Incident: August 22
Arrested: October 13
Arrested for: Burglary, Fraudulent Use of Credits Cards

Ernie Tatem, 29
Date of Incident: August 22
Arrested: October 13
Arrested for: Possess/Receive/Retain Stolen Credit or Debit Card

Between Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, Johnson broke into multiple apartments in a senior living facility. He pretended to be a maintenance worker to convince the residents to let him in. He would stay for a few minutes and steal debit or credit cards out of the residents’ wallets.

Johnson used the cards to make numerous fraudulent purchases. Tatem was seen with Johnson making a purchase at a sporting goods store using one of the cards. The pair was stopped together after Tatem was driving recklessly. They were both taken into custody. Johnson and Tatem were featured on our Unsolved Crimes page.

Ricky McClenton, 27
Date of Incident: September 11
Arrested: October 12
Arrested for: Coordinate with Others the Commission of Retail Theft

On Friday, September 11, McClenton and two other suspects visited a department store on Monument Road. They each took a shopping cart and would meet up in the aisles to hide merchandise. The total value that the suspects stole was over $1,900.

Less than a month later, McClenton and another suspect went back to the same department store. They stole an additional $750 worth of merchandise. They hid the items in shopping bags before leaving the store. McClenton also had an active warrant and has been connected to numerous thefts throughout Jacksonville. Officers were able to locate and arrest him. The other suspects are still out there. McClenton was featured on our Unsolved Crimes page.

Don’t forget to visit our Unsolved Crimes page (https://t.co/uuZcq3I8v5) or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers. You could be eligible for a cash reward. You never know who you might recognize!

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‘Trust the process.’

Our Matrix House program supports individuals arrested for drug-related offenses as they take steps toward recovery, accountability, and a fresh start.

Our role is in facilitating the program through the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and the Community Transition Center as well as providing security and housing. The Community Rehabilitation Center and its staff provide guidance, encouragement, and resources to help participants through their journey to rebuilding their lives.

Cherry recently graduated from the program, and her story shows what can happen when someone gets the opportunity and support needed to turn their life around. She committed to the process and came out stronger on the other side.

Cherry’s story reminds us that an arrest does not have to define a person’s future.

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Check out these (legal) super speeders!

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds are back at NAS Jacksonville, and our officers had to the chance to see the planes up close before they took off for the air show.

The air show continues tomorrow, so please remember to arrive early (gates open at 9) and pack your patience. Our officers are working hard to make sure everyone can come to and from the air show safely.

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The Blue Angels are back in Jacksonville this weekend, and with their exciting performance comes lots of traffic.

Chief Ellis Burns with our Special Events Division shared some important reminders about this weekend's air show at NAS Jacksonville:

-Gates to the base open each day at 9 a.m. Arrive early! The gates will close when the show reaches capacity.
-Pack your sunscreen and stay hydrated during the show.
-Do not park along the streets, shoulders, or bridges to see the show. Our partners at the @FHPJacksonville will be helping us enforce this.
-If you're watching the show from the St. Johns River, the US Coast Guard and our Marine Unit will enforce a safety zone near the base. You won't be able to boat in that zone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

If you aren't heading to NAS Jacksonville for the show, please be aware the traffic on Roosevelt Boulevard will be backed up. Plan extra travel time, and know there will be some heavy delays in the area.

Our officers and community service officers will be directing traffic and making sure everyone can get to and from the air show safely. Please follow their traffic directions and pack your patience.

Enjoy the show, and have a safe weekend!

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Our Gang Unit detectives pulled over a vehicle and quickly uncovered more than they expected.

The car had been reported stolen, the driver did not have a license, and detectives found crystal meth inside the vehicle. To make matters worse, the driver had an active warrant for theft.

It looks like things got a little too icy for this suspect and it was all caught on camera in a recent COPS episode.

We’re taking you inside the action on COPS all season long with new episodes dropping every Friday on Fox Nation.

These segments were recorded between March and April of 2025 and have been edited for time.

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In a life-or-death situation, every second counts. And that’s why we use our Drone as First Responder program to locate suspects faster and keep your family safe.

On September 28, we received a call from a woman who was arguing with a man. While on the phone, the woman told the dispatcher the man smashed her window and had a gun. The woman was able to give the dispatcher a description of what the man was wearing before she hung up.

Our drone arrived on scene within seconds of being sent to the area and found a suspect wearing the exact outfit the woman had described. The suspect was running from the woman’s house, up and down several streets in the Grand Park area before arriving to a home on 15th Street West. Our drone followed him every step of the way, and our District 5 Patrol officers knew exactly where he was to arrest him.

From start to finish? Less than ten minutes between the drone first seeing our suspect to our officers arresting the juvenile for criminal mischief.

It’s just another one of our success stories with our Drone as First Responder program.

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It’s the little things. Most of the time, no one ever knows they happened. But when it's your loved one, it matters to you, and it matters to us.

Yesterday afternoon, a call came in from a worried daughter. Her 78-year-old mother, who has dementia, had wandered out of their apartment in the Jacksonville Heights area. Unable to find her, the daughter called us for help.

Our District 4 Patrol officers arrived quickly and., thankfully, found her still at the apartment complex. Officer Miguel Jimenez took her by the hand and walked her safely back to her apartment.

From that call to her safe return home: less than 50 minutes. For her daughter, those minutes felt like hours.

Our officers don't do their job for the recognition, awards, or even social media likes and comments. They do it for this reason right here: someone needed a helping hand, and we're there.

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WANTED WEDNESDAY: Do You Recognize These Hardware Hooligans?

We need your help tracking down a trio of hardware hooligans involved in a string of thefts at local hardware stores.

On Saturday, August 8, one of our hooligans stopped by a hardware store on Lenox Avenue. He managed to get a lawn mower out of the store and into a black truck, all without paying for the mower.

About a month later, two other hooligans visited a hardware store on Atlantic Boulevard. They left with a pressure washer and tool packages without paying. They then climbed into the same black truck from the earlier theft.

We need your help identifying these ‘tools’ before they steal any more. They may have a few screws loose, but we think a trip to the Duval County jail will tighten them up.

If you recognize these hooligans, call us at 904.630.0500. Want to stay anonymous? Contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at https://t.co/3EqITz77wK, and you could be eligible for a cash reward (maybe enough for a brand new set of tools).

Don't recognize them? You can still help by visiting our Unsolved Crimes (https://t.co/uuZcq3I8v5) page. You never know who you might have seen.

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Congratulations to Detective Tim Leathers with our Marine Unit, who the United States Coast Guard recently recognized for his exemplary service during a security operation.

On August 6, Detective Leathers helped make sure a vessel arrived safely into Dames Point Marine Terminal while enforcing a security zone. We are proud of Detective Leathers for his dedication to serving our community and supporting our partner agencies.

We are always ready to assist our fellow agencies whenever called upon and value the partnerships that help keep Jacksonville's waterways safe.

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Just because your car can go 135 miles per hour doesn't mean you should.

Officer Nicholas Whisman with our Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit was driving on I-95 when a dark car raced, and we mean raced, by.

The traffic stop went from I-95 to I-10, and just before reaching the ramps to I-295, the driver finally decided to pull over and get out of the car.

Behind the wheel? 22-year-old Zyon Jackson, who told Officer Whisman he was just 'enjoying his night'. Jackson was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Driving 100MPH or more, Reckless Driving, and Speeding in a Work Zone. Jackson also received a citation for driving with an open bottle of tequila in the car.

To make matters worse, Jackson was speeding that fast through an active construction zone. There were workers present, and Jackson's speeding put their lives in danger. Not cool.

Drive safe and sober, Duval.

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This is a photo of the bullet strike to the patrol car.

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Sheriff T.K. Waters and Undersheriff Mark Romano shared details about an officer-involved-shooting that happened on Biscayne Boulevard near Mar Vic Lane on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 10th, JSO received a call about a black woman who was waving a gun in the area of Monaco Drive near Beckner Avenue. She was said to be wearing all purple. Our officers could not find her at that time. About an hour later, officers were dispatched to Briarcliff Road East near Dunn Avenue on a report that a black woman wearing purple had pointed a gun at a complainant and their dog. Again, our officers were not able to locate the woman.

Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11th, officers were dispatched to Mar Vic Lane and Dunn Avenue. During that call, it was reported a black woman had pointed a gun at a man. When they arrived on scene, they made contact with the woman and quickly determined she was the person they were looking for the day prior. The woman yelled at the officers, and reached into several bags she’d been carrying in her hands. They asked her multiple times to show her hands. She repeatedly ignored their commands and kept walking away from the officers. They followed her for a quarter of a mile, giving her commands the entire time. She did not listen. At one point, an officer said, “I believe she has a gun.” When the woman and officers got to Mar Vic Lane and Biscayne Boulevard, she pulled a gun out of her bag and fired one time. A police vehicle was struck in the driver’s side door. Three of our officers returned fire, striking the woman. She died at the scene.

We are not releasing the woman’s name currently because we are still working to notify her next of kin. Due to Marsy’s Law, we are unable to share the names of the officers at this time.

This is the 15th officer-involved-shooting for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office this year. The State Attorney’s Office is on scene conducting an independent investigation. Once that investigation is completed, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will conduct its own investigation into the use of force.