Cold Case Spotlight

Megan Simmons, 14, and Jazmine Shelton, 13, were excited for a sleepover just before school let out for summer in 2013. They were planning on going to the beach the next day. That never happened. A drive-by shooting at Shelton’s mother’s home on Missouri

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Have a happy Friday, and an even better weekend - we hope to hear

We team up with Channel 4 each week to help get wanted fugitives off of our streets.

This week we wanted to remind everyone of precautions to take reference auto thefts. If you own a vehicle, be sure to check recalls and and visit your local dealerships for further assistance.

If you have a friend who is about to drink and drive, be a friend and take the keys away. It’s your turn to be the #designateddriver , take your job seriously. It could be life-altering.

#fatalcrashes #buzzeddrivingisdrunkdriving #drivealive #takethekeys #beafriend #drunkdriving

Update #1 - We are pleased to announce that Mr. Roberts has been located safe. Thanks to all for the assistance in the search and sharing the information with the community.

Missing Endangered Adult

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for 53-year-old Keith Roberts in the Arlington area of town. Mr. Roberts was reported missing by family members after failing to return to his residence. Mr. Roberts was last seen in the area of

Update #2:

We are pleased to announce that Layla Jenkins and Nikita Adside, have been located safe. Thanks to all who assisted by sharing this information.

Update:

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to search for Layla Jenkins. Layla was reported to have last been seen with her mother, Nakita Adside. Efforts to locate them to this point have been unsuccessful. However, we have confirmed the two to frequent the 1800 block

Missing Child

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is in the midst of a search for a 9-year-old missing child. Officers were notified Wednesday, May 15, 2024, shortly before 6:30 p.m. Layla A. Jenkins was reported missing by her father and was last seen with her mother, Nikita M.

National Peace Officers Memorial Day

Every day, Officers don their uniforms and face the unknown as they leave their homes and say goodbye to their families. These officers are more than just a uniform; they are brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers. They are public servants

WATCH: JSO SWAT Team Take Down Serial Armed Robbery Suspects

We have arrested four people involved in four different armed robberies at Jacksonville dollar stores. Here is an inside look at the investigation and videos of the SWAT team takedown minutes after the fourth crime.

Here’s a #DYK , Jax. Merging like a zipper can help reduce congestion. Its okay to use both lanes and when appropriate merge. This takes patience and a bit of kindness, but the long-term results would be worthwhile. Simply allowing a vehicle to merge goes a long way.

Good Evening #Jax

It's that time, #9PMRoutine time...

* Remove and secure firearms
** Remove valuables
*** Have your remote handy
**** Lock your vehicle

#beepbeep #jax #LockItOrLoseIt

Life Saving Award

We would like to congratulate, and thank, Officer Walter Umland for his efforts that saved a 2-year-old that had been shot- earning him the Life Saving Medal.

After hearing the gunfire, Officer Umland responded to the area where the child was located inside

Today, JaxReady Fest kicked off its first day! If you missed all the excitement, don’t miss out tomorrow, Saturday, May 11th (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Dive into immersive experiences, snag freebies for your emergency kits, and enter to win

#FlashbackFriday

These officers’ careers are still making a positive impact to this agency decades later.

Charles Fisette was recognized in 1996 during National Correctional Officers’ Week. He has since retired but has passed on the #JSO tradition to his son.

Robbie Henson

Suspect Sought for Attempted Murder

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an Attempted Murder and Armed Robbery, and we are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, shortly before 3:00 a.m., JSO patrol