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10:50 Update: Ryan has been found safe! Thank you to everyone who helped us by sharing his story!

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Missing Child: Help us bring 11-year-old Ryan White, Jr. home safe.

Ryan was last seen on Moncrief Road near 35th Street West around 2:40 Friday afternoon. This was just after he was dropped off his school bus. Due to his age, we want to make sure he is safe.

Ryan is 5’0” and 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a school uniform, which was a dark blue polo shirt and khaki pants. We’re told he’s very familiar with JTA transportation.

If you see Ryan 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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Missing Child: Help us bring 11-year-old Ryan White, Jr. home safe.

Ryan was last seen on Moncrief Road near 35th Street West around 2:40 Friday afternoon. This was just after he was dropped off his school bus. Due to his age, we want to make sure he is safe.

Ryan is 5’0” and 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a school uniform, which was a dark blue polo shirt and khaki pants. We’re told he’s very familiar with JTA transportation.

If you see Ryan 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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We’re taking a pause to continue remembering those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Earlier this afternoon, our Honor Guard presented the colors at Mission BBQ in Orange Park. The ceremony was a solemn reminder of the lives lost and the sacrifices the brave first responders made 25 years ago.

We will never forget.

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Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Sheriff T.K. Waters, members of his Command Staff, and members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department joined other first responders at Westside Baptist Church’s Annual Heroes Day Service earlier this week.

We are grateful for the opportunity to come together as a community to remember and honor the 2,977 lives lost that day. We will continue to recognize the service, strength, and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call that day.

We will never forget.

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On September 11, 2001, Officer Charles Ford was airborne in one of our helicopters when the call came: get on the ground immediately. Minutes later, he stood in the breakroom and watched the second plane hit the World Trade Center. In that moment, his life changed, along with millions of others across this country.

25 years later, Ford serves as Commander of our Community Engagement Section, building relationships with the residents he's sworn to protect. But he still remembers that day in the air like it was yesterday.

Today, we pause to remember the 2,977 victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Our hearts are with every family who lost someone that day. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger to save others, especially the 411 heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will never forget.

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You'd think people would know we're onto them. However, we just arrested another 18 men in a prostitution sting.

Our Vice Unit detectives ran a three-day operation called Operation Back to School, targeting those trying to buy sexual acts from other people.

Our undercover detectives visited websites known for solicitation and prostitution. When the men broke the law and arrived to a local hotel for an arranged sexual act, our detectives were waiting for them on the other side of the hotel room door.

Why do we do it? Operations like this lower the demand for prostitution. Prostitution fuels human trafficking and exploitation. When we reduce the demand, we help reduce human trafficking.

If you see something suspicious, we want to know. Give us a call at 904.630.0500.

If you need confidential support, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline:

📞 Call 1.888.373.7888
💬 Text 233733
💻 Chat online at https://t.co/MQnsOvuOTW

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How many times do we have to warn people? Street racers have no business in Duval. And we won’t stop until they’re held accountable for making our streets unsafe.

We learned about a car meetup happening on Labor Day off Blanding Boulevard. The meetup grew to roughly 30 vehicles before taking off towards Friendship Fountain on the Southbank.

Using teamwork between units such as Community Problem Response, K9, Aviation, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Specialized Traffic Enforcement plus our Patrol officers, we made sure those who were driving dangerously were held responsible.

We arrested four people for street racing. 18-year-old Rafe Rich (18), Harlie Pye (18), Joseph Ezzo (20), and Juan Solivan (18). Solivan was also arrested for driving under the influence; he had an active warrant for his arrest.

On top of that, we wrote 15 traffic citations and 4 warnings. We impounded 2 vehicles for the next 30 days and seized 2 more vehicles for forfeiture.

We’re not against car meetups. But when these meetups become a place for street racing, stunt driving, and reckless behavior, we have to step in. Every life lost on our roads is a preventable death. We’ve lost 122 people on Jacksonville streets, and we don’t want to see that number continue to grow.

If you’re going to street race, stunt drive, or be reckless on our roads, think again. That goes for passengers too; if you’re riding in a car that is street racing or stunt driving, you can get a citation.

Drive safe, Duval.

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When it comes to catching suspects, every second counts.

On August 11, we received a call about a suspect who had kicked down doors at two homes on the Westside. District 5 Patrol officers immediately headed that direction while our Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit sent one of our new drones to the scene remotely.

The drone arrived in less than a minute, and using its heat mapping technology, spotted the suspect hiding on top of another house. Our officers arrived a few minutes later and were able to use the live camera footage from the drone to find the house where the suspect was hiding.

Officers surrounded the house, and the suspect, 27-year-old Octavian Moore, surrendered. We arrested him for two counts of Burglary for the break-ins.

We use technology like our Drone as a First Responder program to keep your family safe and locate suspects even quicker.

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WANTED WEDNESDAY: Have you seen this ATM Attacker?

On Sunday, August 30, our attacker visited an ATM off Philips Highway where she appeared to be looking for something. In a wild turn of events, she picked up a piece of concrete and began bashing in the machine’s screen and keypad. She did more than $2,600 worth of damage before walking away in an unknown direction.

We need your help finding this banking bandit before she decides to give another ATM a makeover. We want to see her ATM adventure end with her being deposited at the Duval County jail.

If you recognize our bandit, call us at 904.630.0500. Want to stay anonymous? Contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at https://t.co/3EqITz7Fmi, and you could be eligible for a cash reward (definitely enough to make a trip to the ATM).

Don’t recognize her? You can still help by visiting our Unsolved Crimes (https://t.co/uuZcq3IGkD) page. You never know who you might have seen.

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Scammers are getting craftier, but our seniors are getting smarter.

Our officers have been working hard to educate people on common scams, and this includes visiting our local senior centers to make sure they have the most up-to-date information to protect them from getting ripped off. Here are the most common rackets we see:

Jury duty scams: We will never call you demanding payment or personal information because you missed jury duty. If someone threatens you with arrest unless you pay immediately, hang up.

AI family voice scams: Scammers can now use artificial intelligence to clone the voices of your friends and family. If someone calls claiming to be a loved one in an emergency and urgently needs money or information, take a moment to verify who you’re really talking to.

Unexpected links: Be cautious about clicking links you weren’t expecting, even if the message appears to come from someone you know or a trusted organization.

Scammers want you to panic and act quickly without asking questions. Taking a few minutes to slow down and verify the information might just save you from a scam.

Share this with a parent, grandparent, or loved one. It might help them from becoming a victim.

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Keeping watch on local sexual offenders and career offenders to keep you and your families safe.

This summer, our Offender Tracking Unit partnered with the US Marshals to conduct offender checks across Jacksonville in Operation Riverwatch. The results speak for themselves.

From June 15 to August 14, our detectives put in more than 230 man hours conducting 535 checks of registered offenders and predators in our area. This resulted in 59 arrests for men and women who violated the rules they’re required to follow upon release from prison or jail. These offenders found themselves back behind bars for breaking the rules.

Alexander Davis, 41
Carson Evans, 58
Thomas Smith, 58
Karim Daniels, 49
Adrain Johnson, 44
William Lane, 50
Mandel Rhodes, 48
Kawane Wilson, 46
Abdul Mushari, 70
Antonio Gilmore, 60
Geoffrey Aguilar, 54
Malcon Anderson, 61
Phillip Ansell, 76
Christopher Bass, 36
Maurice Bing, 40
Joseph Brooks, 50
Christopher Cloer, 50
Shontae Cooper, 52
Jordan Daniels, 21
Derrick Drye, 62
Michael Eady, 43
Lavane Eleby, 64
Thatcher Gates, 49
John Guidry, 63
Willie Harvey, 62
Bryce Johnson, 24
Henry Lewis, 48
Justin Little, 46
Eugene Lofton, 55
Luis Lorenzo, 37
Aundra Maxwell, 62
Michael Nelson, 67
Jason Newell, 48
Mitchel Norman, 43
Nolan Pearson, 67
Tiffany Ramos, 53
John Reyle, 46
Tommy Rosado, 57
Robert Simoneau, 28
Carlton Singletary, 46
Alvin Smith, 59
Edward Taylor, 51
Patrick Trottie, 52
Richard Tucker, 55
Jermaine Tyler, 50
Reginald Waiters, 64
Clinton Walker, 39
Robin Walker, 61
Christopher Warnock, 54
Christopher Williams, 50
Eddie Williams, 37
Mark Williams, 42
Alan Womack, 59
James Wood, 58
Donald Jones, 72
Justin Kent, 36
Michael McCoy, 29
Christopher Morrison, 45
Billy Smith, 46

Under Florida law, registered offenders are required to comply with strict requirements designed to protect our communities. Depending on the violation, failure to comply can result in felony criminal charges and additional registration requirements.

If you suspect an offender or predator is violating their requirements, report it by calling us at 904.630.0500.

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A drug dealer is behind bars after he was arrested for supplying the drugs that led to someone’s overdose death.

Our investigation began in November, after a 61-year-old man passed away from an overdose. Over a nine-month period, our Overdose Investigations Unit worked tirelessly to identify who supplied the victim with the drugs. Detectives named 44-year-old Sean Coss as the suspect.

On Thursday, August 20, our Overdose Investigations Unit conducted a search warrant on Coss’ home in the Deerwood area. Detectives found 28.8 grams of Powder Cocaine, 19.3 grams of Crack Cocaine, and 875.3 grams of Marijuana. We also found four handguns and $1,565 in cash.

We arrested Coss for Manslaughter as well as several different drug possession charges. He is awaiting trial in the Duval County jail.

Drug dealers be warned: if you’re selling drugs in our community, we will put an end to it. If your drugs lead to someone losing their life, we will hold you accountable for their death.

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Talk about perfect timing! As a thunderstorm was rolling in near Huguenot Park, our Beach Patrol officers worked to get people off the sand. Ofc. Billy Crocker and Ofc. Adam Goulding were in the right place at the right time and captured this incredible moment.

Always remember to keep an eye on the weather, listen to your first responders and seek shelter when thunderstorms approach. Our officers are always there to make sure everyone stays safe.

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Solved Sunday: Many roles, one goal.

It takes a team to bring a case across the finish line. Our officers, detectives, and crime analysts work behind the scenes to investigate and uncover the information needed to make the arrest. Thanks to their dedication and tips from our community, it’s time for these suspects to face the consequences.

Michael Campany, 44
Warrant Issued: July 27
Arrested: September 2
Arrested for: Dealing in Stolen Property, False Verification of Ownership to Secondhand Dealer

On June 17, the victim was at a restaurant on Atlantic Boulevard. She put her phone on a table and left for a short time. While she was gone, Campany took her phone off the table. The next day, the phone was pinged to a kiosk known for buying used devices. Campany had used his license, fingerprint, and facial picture to sell her phone. He was featured on our Wanted page.

Trenton Hunt, 22
Incident Date: July 19
Arrested: August 31
Arrested for: Burglary, Fraud Use of a Credit Card

On July 19, Hunt visited an apartment complex off Lane Avenue South where he broke into two cars. One of the victims’ credit cards was used at a bar just a few hours after the burglaries. Hunt was already in the Duval County Jail on unrelated charges. He was featured on our Unsolved Crimes page.

Don’t forget to visit our Unsolved Crimes page (https://t.co/uuZcq3IGkD) and our Wanted page (https://t.co/Q9Ss6v4thG). You never know who you might recognize!

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If your Labor Day weekend plans include drinking, make a plan before you take that first sip.

Lt. Kenneth Lamb from our Specialized Traffic Unit has an important reminder. Never get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking. If you do choose to have a drink, designate a sober driver, use a rideshare, or make other arrangements.

If you see someone who may be driving impaired, don’t ignore it. Call us and report what you see. You could help us prevent a tragedy.

Have fun, celebrate, and make the smart choice of being responsible. Getting to places safely should always be a part of the plan.

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Looking for a training opportunity where volunteering feels like a party? We’ve got you covered.

Our D.U.I. wet lab gives our police recruits hands-on experience recognizing and documenting signs of impairment. That's thanks to our Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit leading the training and our volunteers who, in a controlled environment, drank enough alcohol to show signs of impairment.

These labs are about more than checking a box. They give recruits the opportunity to practice their skills, ask questions, make observations, and learn from each other while continuing to raise the standard of D.U.I. enforcement. Driving under the influence is something we take seriously; don't make the decision to get behind the wheel if you're impaired. It could cost someone else their life.

And for our volunteers? Well… let’s just say they’re very committed to the mission. And don't worry, we drive them home. Drive sober, Duval.

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Congratulations to our patrol support officers of the quarter.

Please join us in thanking Officer Ernesto Valerio and Officer Dale Cullen on their well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to our D.U.I. Officer Ernesto Valerio. Officer Valerio chased and stopped a drunk driver who recklessly drove through the Jacksonville Ironman race course. Without Officer Valerio’s quick actions, someone could have been seriously hurt or even killed.

K-9 Officer Dale Cullen breached a rushed into a home and rescued a domestic violence victim being held hostage inside.

These officers put their own lives in danger to save others.

We are grateful to Superior Construction for supporting the Patrol Support Officer of the Quarter Award. Their commitment to recognizing the exceptional work of our officers helps us celebrate those who go above and beyond.

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He took a life. Our detectives took him into custody.

Our Homicide Unit detectives quickly arrested a 24-year-old man for killing another man earlier this week.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, District 3 Patrol officers responded to Saland Way near Beach Boulevard after a man, later identified as 47-year-old Charles Newsome, had been shot multiple times. JFRD responded and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Our Homicide Unit detectives began their investigation by interviewing witnesses and quickly identified the gunman as 24-year-old Saveon West.

Detectives, with the help of JSO's SWAT team and the U.S. Marshals, located and detained West less than 24 hours after the shooting. We booked him into the Duval County jail on a murder charge.

We will continue to fight for justice for Newsome’s loved ones.

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A 41-year-old man is facing a list of charges after an Overdose Investigations Unit search warrant led to the discovery of more than 400,000 potentially lethal doses of Fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.

Our Overdose Investigations Unit was investigating Christopher Herndon after receiving information he was selling drugs. Our detectives learned he was selling Fentanyl, so we built a case and received a warrant to search his house on Potomac Avenue on the Westside. On Thursday, August 27, our SWAT Team served that search warrant.

Here’s what we seized:
- 849.2 grams of Fentanyl
-1.33 kilograms of Methamphetamine
-1.25 kilograms of Powder Cocaine
-57.3 grams of Crack Cocaine
-14.3 grams of Marijuana
-Almost $12,000 in cash
-3 Vehicles

In his notebook, Herndon wrote ‘no police… will come to me’. Not how that works. If you are bringing in large amounts of deadly drugs into our community, our officers and detectives will come to you and hold you accountable.