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Aiden Fucci pleads guilty to first-degree murder in death of Tristyn Bailey

Aiden Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Monday morning in the death of St. Johns County classmate Tristyn Bailey.

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58 minutes ago

Arrest made after man fatally shot during argument in Westside subdivision

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Monday it has made an arrest after a man was fatally shot during an argument with another man at Guardian and Thunderbolt drives in the Pinecrest subdivision this weekend.

18 hours ago

Man found shot twice in home on Normandy Boulevard

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday morning shooting that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries.

22 hours ago

Murder trial for teen Aiden Fucci set to begin this week. Will it be delayed again?

On Monday, jury selection is set to begin in the murder trial against Aiden Fucci.

1 day ago

Man found stabbed to death inside Englewood apartment

A man is dead after he was found stabbed inside an apartment in the Englewood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Clay, Nassau sheriffs back Florida permitless carry proposal, others say it will lead to more gun violence

Local law enforcement leaders are weighing-in after Republican state lawmakers announced a push to eliminate the permit requirement for carrying a concealed weapon in public.

JSO: 2 men say they were shot near business on Atlantic Boulevard

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were shot at a business on Atlantic Blvd. early Thursday morning.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp emphasizes crime-fighting efforts in speech

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp emphasized efforts to fight crime in his State of the State speech Wednesday, saying he would back up what had been a major theme of his reelection campaign with legislation.

Judge declares mistrial in case of woman accused of shooting 16-year-old during fight in front of Westside gas station

A judge on Wednesday declared a mistrial in the case of a woman charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a 16-year-old outside a Wawa gas station in Jacksonville.

JSO: Man shot at Airbnb in Arlington

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man in his 20s or 30s was shot while he was visiting an Airbnb on Sanlando Avenue in Arlington early Wednesday morning.

Video takes center stage in trial for woman accused of shooting 16-year-old during fight in front of Westside gas station

Shaetavia Cooper is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 16-year-old Teneria McClendon.

Right before JSO killed a robbery suspect, an officer turned off his bodycam because of a ‘bright blinking light.’ Does that violate policy?

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s pledge to be transparent under Sheriff T.K. Waters is being challenged by a mother who still wants answers following her son’s death.

JSO report details what led to arrest of man charged in North Jacksonville triple murder

An arrest report obtained Wednesday by News4JAX reveals new information in the arrest of Ja-Darrius Jones, the man who faces charges of second-degree murder in the deaths of three people whose bodies were found by Jacksonville police inside a home on the Northside.

Shocking video shows toddler carrying loaded gun outside Indiana apartment

The boy’s father was arrested Saturday after the video aired on a TV show called On Patrol Live.

Former custodian at Jacksonville charter school accused of sexual battery

A Jacksonville man who was employed by a Southside charter school was arrested earlier this month and accused of three counts of sexual battery.

18-year-old accused of second-degree murder after 3 people found dead in North Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the arrest of an 18-year-old who is accused of murder in the death of three people on Jacksonville’s Northside.

1 woman hurt, 1 woman dead after being shot while driving on I-95 near Riverside: JSO

A woman is dead and another is in critical condition after they were shot while traveling in a car on Interstate 95 near Riverside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Clay County jail inmate served a warrant for attempted murder and human trafficking in Duval County

A 29-year-old jail inmate in Clay County was served a warrant Wednesday for attempted murder and human trafficking charges out of Duval County. Zakariya Clarke has been in jail in Clay County since his arrest in December 2020 for possession of a weapon, burglary and attempted murder.

St. Augustine woman accused of setting fire that killed her child expected in court Thursday

According to the State Attorney’s Office, Michelle Taylor, 38, who is accused of burning down her own home on Lee Street in 2018, is expected in court today in St. Johns County.

Former St. Johns County preschool employee accused of molesting child expected in court Thursday

Anthony Guadalupe, who is facing 12 counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and two counts of lewd demonstration in connection with children, is expected in court Thursday morning for his pretrial hearing.

JSO: Man shot several times in front of Planet Fitness on the Westside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after man in his 30s was shot several times in front of a Planet Fitness on the Westside.

‘Stop the violence’: Grandmother calls for peace after 3 shootings in her area leave 2 dead

Jacksonville police are investigating three separate shootings that left two people dead.

Recognize him? JSO searching for thief that posed as delivery worker to steal packages

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify a man wanted for fraud and theft.

JSO: 2 dead, 1 hospitalized during 3 unrelated shootings within an hour of each other

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating two unrelated shootings that occurred Monday evening, and they’re working to name a suspect in each.

Bullet holes litter Northside street known as ‘Dodge City’ following shootout, SWAT response

A man has been arrested after a neighborhood was shot up, in what witnesses say was like a war zone on Jacksonville’s Northside.

Bryan Kohberger appears to have this in common with convicted serial killers

Kohberger is accused of killing four college students in Moscow, Idaho.

Orange Park man arrested following deadly stabbing at hotel, officials say

A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal Sunday morning stabbing in Orange Park, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Man smashes beer bottle over bar bouncer’s head on New Year’s Eve, police say

St. Augustine Police are looking for two people they say attacked bouncers at the White Lion Bar & Grill on Cuna Street on New Year’s Eve.

Waffle House and cars hit by gunfire in Lake City

The Lake City Police Department is investigating after two vehicles and a Waffle House on SW Baya Avenue were struck by gunfire on Wednesday morning.

JSO: 1 dead after shooting in Northwest Jacksonville

The man was found on King Street by another individual, and that person took the man to a hospital where he died, police said.

Man dead after domestic shooting in Northside neighborhood: JSO

When officers arrived at the scene, they learned the suspect was still there, so they were able to arrest him.

81-year-old Callahan man threatens to kill daughter, shoots her in arm, deputies say

An 81-year-old father is facing attempted murder charges after shooting his daughter in the arm Tuesday evening, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

‘We can’t give them the answers they want’: After violent 2022, many murders remain unsolved

News4jax records show this year, the number of murders in Jacksonville rose nearly 27% from last 2021. In all, there have been 165 homicides. 127 of which are classified as murders.

JSO investigating triple shooting in Springfield

The Jacksonville Sheriff's office is investigating a shooting in Springfield, near Springfield Middle School.

First Coast Crime Stoppers sees recent decline in anonymous tips

The number of tips rolling into First Coast Crime Stoppers has seen a steady decline in the past few years.

Man charged with murder, attempted murder in double stabbing in Longbranch neighborhood

One man was killed and another was critically wounded when they were stabbed several times in the Longbranch neighborhood late Tuesday night, police said.

Infant, child inside home during drive-by shooting that left 2 men injured: JSO

Two children, including an infant, were inside a home that was targeted in a drive-by shooting early Thursday morning that left two men wounded, police said.

8 teen girls charged with murder in Toronto stabbing death

Toronto police say eight teenage girls who apparently met on social media have been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old man.

JSO: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after stabbing in Longbranch neighborhood

One man was killed and another was critically wounded when they were stabbed several times in the Longbranch neighborhood late Tuesday night, police said.

Man with face covering and rifle walks into gas station in Palm Coast, caught on video

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Mobil gas station on Pine Lakes Parkway in Palm Coast.

Putnam County deputy on leave after arrest following DUI crash in St. Johns County

A Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested and accused of driving under the influence.

Here are some tips to make sure thieves don’t take advantage of you during the holidays

It’s the holiday season, and we want to ensure that the gifts you buy get to the people who deserve them.

Man fatally shot on San Juan Avenue, JSO says

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Saturday afternoon on Jacksonville’s westside.

MAD DADS helps family of 28-year-old murder victim search for answers

On Saturday, a local family is begging for answers from the public to help solve the murder of their 28-year-old son.

I-TEAM digs into past of convicted rapist who was released from prison early, arrested again

A man convicted of raping and stabbing a woman in Duval County more than three decades ago is now accused of sexual assault, again.

5 sentenced in 2020 fatal shooting of 5-year-old girl sparked by argument over $180

Kearria Addison was caught in the crossfire -- and shot in the head -- during an argument over $180 while sitting with family members in a car outside a Northside convenience store.

‘Brutal rapist’ tied to Duval County case captured in Orange County after woman found mutilated, deputies say

A registered sexual predator considered a “brutal rapist” after a woman was found mutilated has been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

5 officers engaged suspect accused of pointing air rifle at police, JSO says

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night identified a man who was shot by police and arrested after investigators said he was accused of pointing an air rifle in the Murray Hill neighborhood.

2 women, 2 children injured in separate shootings in Jacksonville

Two separate double shootings Tuesday evening left two children and two women injured in Jacksonville, police said.

Man charged with stabbing employee during attempted robbery at golf tavern identified

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man involved in a violent attempted robbery at a San Marco restaurant Sunday night.

Jacksonville Council members speak out after violent robbery a golf tavern in San Marco

News4Jax looked at a JSO’s crime mapping tool and found that from July to now there were 86 crimes committed in a half-mile radius surrounding Fore Score. The top three were theft, car break-ins, and assault.

'The View' host Joy Behar dismisses Republican focus on crime ahead of midterms: 'Crime is not on the rise'

"The View" co-host Joy Behar complained Tuesday that all Republicans talk about is "crime" ahead of the midterms and argued "crime is not on the rise" in the U.S.

foxnews.com

US murder rate continued grim climb in 2021, new FBI estimates show

US murders continued to rise in 2021 following the huge surge in 2020, according to an annual estimate from the FBI. The FBI estimates there were 22,9000 murders last year.

foxnews.com

Single's Inferno: Why 'fake' rich girl Song Ji-a enraged South Korea

Song Ji-a shot to fame in reality show Single's Inferno, but then had a spectacular fall from grace.

bbc.co.uk

Former UCLA instructor arrested in Colorado after allegedly making threats to the school

Matthew Harris, a former UCLA instructor, has been arrested in Boulder, Colorado. The arrest comes one day after he allegedly sent an 800-page manifesto with thousands of references to violence to the UCLA Police Department, Boulder police said. Watch more from the police briefing here.

news.yahoo.com

Our Fascination With True Crime, Explained

Our morbid fascination with violent crime dates back centuries.

newsy.com

Brazil experiments with body cams to reduce deaths by police

Brazil has a long history of police violence and now authorities are looking at body cameras as a way to avoid deadly incidents involving officers

washingtonpost.com

Trial date reset for Feb. 1 for Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson

A trial date has been reset for Feb. 1 for Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, nephew and grandson to two mayors, charged with tax offenses stemming from the collapse of a bank in Bridgeport.

chicagotribune.com

Prosecutors seek delay in Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson’s trial, citing health emergency

The U.S. attorney’s office late Tuesday asked a federal judge to delay the trial of Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson after a relative of the lead prosecutor on the case suffered a health emergency.

chicagotribune.com

New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: Biden's approval rating falls, as both Republicans and Democrats grow more concerned about crime

Rising worries about crime among both Democrats and Republicans are starting to create a drag on President Biden’s approval rating, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll — and could signal larger challenges for the president’s party ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

news.yahoo.com

Dylann Roof appeals death sentence in Charleston church slayings

Roof was the first person sentenced to death for a federal hate crime for killing nine Black parishioners.

washingtonpost.com

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson to be arraigned Thursday on federal charges in bank probe

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, 51, the grandson and nephew of two legendary Chicago mayors, is expected to plead not guilty to charges stemming from a probe into the collapse of a clout-heavy bank.

chicagotribune.com

India's virus surge damages Modi's image of competence

Despite clear signs India was being swamped by another surge of coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government refused to cancel a major Hindu festival and held election rallies with thousands of unmasked supporters

washingtonpost.com

Tennessee man charged in 1992 Gary double slaying of mom, 4-year-old girl: FBI

“This was a horrific crime that shocked our local community in 1992,” Hobart Police Detective Lt. Nicholas Wardrip said in a statement. “Lofton was born in East Chicago, but moved to Tennessee at an early age. Lofton was interviewed by investigators in September 2020; however, he denied knowing either victim or even being in Indiana at the time of the murders. Investigators utilized DNA technology and interviewed witnesses to bring the case together against Lofton.”

chicagotribune.com

Crime rises in Los Angeles for first time in over a decade

Violent crime went up 20 percent and property crime went up 10 in the second largest city in America this year. It was the first time in 12 years that Los Angeles saw a rise in all categories of crime. Ben Tracy is in the City of Angels with more.

cbsnews.com

Is it time to end the war on crime?

A surprising level of bipartisan consensus is emerging around prison sentencing reform.

cbsnews.com
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