Hundreds of officers searching for weapons tied to killing of Nassau County deputy
Hundreds of law enforcement officers were assisting in an evidence search Wednesday related to the investigation into the death of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop, authorities said.
2nd Bradford County School District employee arrested on charges related to explicit communication with a student
A second employee of the Bradford County School District surrendered this week on felony charges related to sexually explicit communication with a student, according to the Bradford County Sheriffโs Office.
Woman charged in fatal stabbing of sister, Bradford County deputies say
A woman was arrested Sunday in connection with the fatal stabbing of her sister, according to the Bradford County Sheriffโs Office. The Sheriffโs Office said it responded about 1:15 a.m. Sunday to a stabbing in the northeast part of Bradford County. Deputies said they found a woman with at least one stab wound. Deputies and Bradford County Emergency Medical Services personnel attempted first aid, but the woman, who was identified as 31-year-old Rachel Ann Combs, died, the Sheriffโs Office said. As of Sunday, the Sheriffโs Office said, Godwin was in custody at the Bradford County jail.
Man shot to death in Starke early Thursday morning
A man in his 20s shot in a vehicle parked at an apartment complex on South Water Street just after midnight Thursday died at the scene, according to the Starke Police Department. Officers said the man was shot once outside the Whispering Oaks Apartments. The Bradford County Sheriffโs Office criminal investigators and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement also responded to assist Starke police. The victim was not identified and there was no word about any suspect information.
Bicyclist killed, another critically injured in crash near Clay-Bradford County line
A bicyclist was killed and another was critically injured Saturday in a crash in Clay County near the Bradford County line. According to the Bradford County Sheriffโs Office, the crash involving one vehicle happened Saturday on U.S. 301 in Highland. The northbound lane of the road was shut down, causing delays north of Lawtey. No more information was immediately available. This story will be updated.
3 jailed in disturbance outside Florida State Prison
Three people were arrested over the weekend after staging a noisy disturbance outside Florida State Prison in Starke, authorities said Sunday. By the time deputies arrived, they found the group had vandalized the facilityโs property and refused to leave, the Sheriffโs Office said. Deputies said they zeroed in on three people they determined were โinciting the illegal behaviorโ and, after encountering some resistance, placed them under arrest. โBradford County has no qualms with anyone wanting to peacefully protest,โ Sheriff Gordon Smith said. โHowever, we will act quickly and decisively when the line is crossed into disorder and criminal behavior.โ
Rescue crews locate body of skydiver whose parachute failed
Nick Perdomo with Team Eagle identified his teammate as Yuset Hernandez, 51. 51-year-old Yuset Hernandez died after parachute malfunctioned. The Krawlโn for the Fallen event runs throughout the weekend. A statement on the Krawlโn for the Fallen Facebook page reads:"Today at Krawlโn for the Fallen we suffered a horrible tragedy. Off Road United Foundation is expecting up to 2,500 people for the weekend event, which features off-road trails and obstacles.
Bradford County man dead, woman questioned after apparent domestic dispute near school
HAMPTON, Fla. โ A Bradford County man was found dead Wednesday morning following an apparent domestic dispute not far from an elementary school in Hampton. According to the Bradford County Sheriffโs Office, a woman is being interviewed by detectives following the shooting death. The school is now back to normal, the Sheriffโs Office said. As of 12 p.m., SE 49th Avenue was closed to traffic between County Road 18 and SE 109th Street. The woman involved was also not named by the Sheriffโs Office.
Starke student hit by car as she got off school bus, driver arrested
STARKE, Fla. โ A driver was arrested after a Bradford Middle School student was struck by a car while exiting her school bus Tuesday in Starke. According to the Bradford County Sheriffโs Office, the student was getting off the bus on W. Brownlee Street just after 3 p.m. when a driver passed two cars in front of him in an attempt to get around the bus. Video of the incident showed the bus had stopped and had all lights and signs engaged, according to the Sheriffโs Office. The Sheriffโs Office identified the driver as Carl James Jr.James was arrested, accused of reckless driving and booked into the Bradford County Jail. The student had minor injuries and was transported to Shands of Starke for further evaluation.