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The Jacksonville NAACP demands transparency and answers from Sheriff Waters after a viral video shows JSO officers violently arresting William McNeil Jr. during a traffic stop, raising concerns about police conduct and racial profiling. The incident, which resulted in injuries to McNeil, is under investigation, with calls for the release of full body camera footage and accountability for the officers involved.
After nearly four decades, the Jacksonville Sheriff's cold case unit identified the suspect in the murder of Annie Mae Ernest, who was found dead in 1985, by connecting him to three different aliases. The suspect, Robert Richard Van Pelt, also used the names "Robert Vance" and "John Leroy Harris." Van Pelt was linked to another shooting in Tampa in 1988 and died by suicide shortly afterward. The case has been exceptionally cleared, and if Van Pelt were alive today, he would be charged with Ernest's murder.
Attorneys representing the family of Le'Keian Woods, whose forceful arrest by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) officers went viral, have called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the incident and other issues within JSO. The attorneys argue that the arrest was unnecessarily violent and question the justification for pulling Woods over in the first place. They also criticize JSO for not providing full transparency in the release of the body-camera video. The attorneys hope that the DOJ's involvement will lead to the arrest of the officers involved. Woods, who suffered injuries during the arrest, is facing multiple charges, including armed trafficking, but there is no mention of a gun being recovered.
The Jacksonville sheriff's office has stated that the officers involved in a violent arrest of a drug suspect will not face disciplinary action, claiming they acted appropriately. The arrest, captured on bodycam and witness-shot video, shows the suspect fleeing police before being tased and violently subdued. The suspect's attorney released the footage, which sparked outrage due to the visible injuries sustained by the suspect. The arrest report alleges the suspect was in possession of a handgun and drugs. The attorney argues that the charges are exaggerated and plans to respond to the sheriff's office's statement.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is conducting an administrative review after a video of a violent arrest went viral. The footage shows officers holding down 24-year-old Le'Keian Woods, with one officer pulling him up while handcuffed and slamming him back down on the ground. Woods, who is facing drug trafficking charges, was initially pulled over for a seatbelt violation. His mother is concerned about the manner of his arrest. The officers' identities have not been released, and a civil rights attorney has been retained by Woods' family.
Two teenagers were shot in the Settlers Landing neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. The shooting occurred when a group of people were outside a house on New Meadows Court, and someone approached and opened fire. The victims, aged between 15 and 17, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and is seeking information from the public.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found outside Stockton Food Mart on Stockton Street. The man was discovered by a passerby who had seen him alive the previous night. JSO does not suspect foul play and is seeking surveillance footage from the store and nearby businesses to determine the cause of death. Anyone with information is urged to contact JSO or CrimeStoppers.
A man was shot in the neck while walking down Ridgecrest Avenue in the Spring Glen neighborhood of Jacksonville. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is seeking information about the shooting and the suspect, but the victim is not cooperating.
A 62-year-old woman, Rebecca Faircloth, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted murder and firearms charges, died after experiencing a medical episode while in custody at the Duval County jail in Jacksonville, Florida. Faircloth had been brought breakfast and was upright and alert before the medical emergency occurred. Despite rescue efforts, including CPR and the use of an AED, she passed away two days later. The cause of her death will be determined through an autopsy, but a medical letter in her court records indicated she had been diagnosed with Lupus and sleep apnea. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office stated that there is no indication that Faircloth's contact with other inmates or officers contributed to the medical emergency.
A man was shot in the stomach on the 3000 block of Moncrief Road in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found the victim, who was then taken to the hospital in critical condition. The shooter fled the scene, and authorities are asking for any information regarding the incident.
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Rosemene Decius, a woman who was reported missing on Jacksonville's Southside. Decius' family reported her missing due to concerns for her safety, prompting a search. Investigators discovered signs of a struggle and potential foul play at Decius' home. Her abandoned vehicle was found, and Pierre Pinard was listed as a person of interest. Decius' body was later found, and Pinard has been charged with her murder. The cause of death and the relationship between Decius and Pinard remain unclear.
An officer is in critical condition after being shot outside Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida. The shooter, who had only a speeding ticket on his record, is dead. The incident began when an off-duty officer noticed a vehicle driving through the hospital parking lot suspiciously. Other officers responded and attempted to stop the vehicle, but the man inside the car fired a shot into a police car. The shooter then crashed into a police car, hit another police car head-on, and then crashed into a pole. Before this incident, the shooter had only a speeding ticket on his record.
A woman was shot in the head during a dispute over a man she and the shooter were both in a relationship with. The shooter, who lived with the victim, is in custody. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and asks anyone with information to come forward.