โViolent gang membersโ part of over 100 local arrests made during FBIโs โSummer Heatโ nationwide crackdown
Read full article: โViolent gang membersโ part of over 100 local arrests made during FBIโs โSummer Heatโ nationwide crackdownFBI Jacksonville said the agency and its partners made over one hundred local arrests, including dozens of โviolent gang members,โ during a three-month operation dubbed โSummer Heat.โ
FBI Jacksonville warns of sharp increase in sextortion cases, online predators targeting children
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville warns of sharp increase in sextortion cases, online predators targeting childrenFBI Jacksonville officials will hold a news conference on Tuesday morning to alert parents, guardians and school leaders about a sharp increase in sextortion cases and online predators targeting children in Northeast Florida.
FBI Jacksonville offering reward of up to $15,000 in search of missing 12-year-old girl
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville offering reward of up to $15,000 in search of missing 12-year-old girlThe Jacksonville FBI is now offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information as it assists the Tallahassee Police Department in the search for missing 12-year-old Lori Paige.
DCPS and the FBI team up to talk to parents about their kids and smartphone dangers
Read full article: DCPS and the FBI team up to talk to parents about their kids and smartphone dangersFBI Jacksonville and the Duval County Public Schoolsโ Parent Academy is hosting the โBe Smart with your Kidsโ Smartphoneโ program for the fall semester.
Reports of online child sexual abuse have increased 52% in last three years, nonprofit says
Read full article: Reports of online child sexual abuse have increased 52% in last three years, nonprofit saysNational data shows a rise in children being sexually exploited online and many of the adults responsible for exploiting the children are doing it solely for money.
Law enforcement stresses importance of recognizing signs of human trafficking
Read full article: Law enforcement stresses importance of recognizing signs of human traffickingHuman trafficking can happen anywhere and to anyone โ that was the message Tuesday morning from the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office, the State Attorneyโs Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit and the FBI during a news conference in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
FBI Jacksonville shares how parents can protect their children from โsextortionโ
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville shares how parents can protect their children from โsextortionโThereโs a safety alert for parents: The FBI is wanting about a growing trend of online extortion cases targeting teens.
FBI Jacksonville arrests Ocala man in connection with beating death of James โWhiteyโ Bulger, 2 others also charged
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville arrests Ocala man in connection with beating death of James โWhiteyโ Bulger, 2 others also chargedFBI Jacksonville announced the arrest of Sean McKinnon, 36, of Ocala, in connection with the jail beating death of James "Whitey" Bulger.
FBI Jacksonville locates and identifies victims of human trafficking
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville locates and identifies victims of human traffickingThe FBI Jacksonville Division announced Monday that it has identified and located at least seven potential human trafficking victims, including one adolescent. Itโs part of a nationwide effort called โOperation Cross Countryโ.
Final suspect wanted in Romanian ATM skimming ring captured, according to FBI Jacksonville
Read full article: Final suspect wanted in Romanian ATM skimming ring captured, according to FBI JacksonvilleWanted by FBI Jacksonville since 2020, Nelu Onica is now in custody. Onica was the final suspect wanted in a large Romanian ATM skimming ring.
Federal grand jury indicts father, son for conspiracy, having and selling firearm silencers
Read full article: Federal grand jury indicts father, son for conspiracy, having and selling firearm silencersSpecial agents from FBI Jacksonville arrested a man and his adult son on a criminal complaint charging them with possession and transfer of firearm silences not registered to them in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, the United States Attorneyโs Office for the Middle District of Florida.
Special agents from FBI Jacksonville arrest father, son accused of unlawful possession, transfer of firearm silencers
Read full article: Special agents from FBI Jacksonville arrest father, son accused of unlawful possession, transfer of firearm silencersSpecial agents from FBI Jacksonville arrested a man and his adult son on a criminal complaint charging them with possession and transfer of firearm silences not registered to them in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, the United States Attorneyโs Office for the Middle District of Florida announced Tuesday.
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Donโt fall for fake job scams, FBI warns; Hereโs how to spot them
Read full article: Donโt fall for fake job scams, FBI warns; Hereโs how to spot themIf you are looking for a job, FBI Jacksonville is warning about scammers posing as legitimate businesses to steal your money and personal information.
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FBI Jacksonville agents preparing for tumultuous election
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville agents preparing for tumultuous electionJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ With the November election just two weeks away, the stakes are high โ and so is the tension. The possibilities for corruption in the digital age are endless: from social media interference and misinformation to mail-in voting and ballot fraud. Obviously with COVID-19 now, pulling in mail ballots, mail fraud possibly.โThe FBI is preparing for any and all possibilities. โWeโve had allegations of different types of crimes, voter fraud, ballot fraud,โ said Hoffman, who could not discuss details about active investigations. If itโs found to be a possible federal crime, the FBI would get involved.
