The News4JAX I-TEAM has new information about a well-known community activist who turned himself in to authorities last week after a warrant was issued for his arrest on an identity theft charge.

Officials said Jackson is accused of obtaining fraudulent bank loans with other individuals’ personal information.

Siottis Jackson, 34, had an active arrest warrant for the Criminal Use of Personal Information in excess of $100,000, another troubling financial issue for a man with two felony convictions in his past.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Several “Souls to the Polls” events were held Sunday in Northeast Florida ahead of Election Day. The statewide effort is targeting over 250,000 Black voters across 25 counties, including Duval, leading up to Election Day. Faith in Florida said that at the events, participants will be able to talk about their plans on voting, how and where to vote, and voter suppression. In Jacksonville, a “Souls to the Polls” event took place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in Rutgers Plaza on Dunn Avenue. Another “Souls to the Polls” event was held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center on Duval Street in St. Johns County.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dozens of #WalkTheVote Parades across the county took place Saturday to encourage early in-person voting, including two events in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. It’s part of a nationwide initiative to encourage voters to join in by practicing social distancing, wearing a mask and voting early ahead of Election Day. Rapper Common from Chicago was in Jacksonville for a “Party at the Polls” event to encourage the community to get out and vote. Walk the Vote is being held in more than 18 cities in a number of swing states to encourage in-person, early voting ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3. All counties in Florida have now opened their early voting periods, and most counties continue early voting through next Saturday while Nassau and Duval counties remain open on the Sunday before Election Day, as well.

When We All Vote projectPublished: September 21, 2020, 8:28 amThe First Coast Leadership Foundation is working to help get underserved communities to head to the polls to vote. It is a countrywide initiative to register and engage voters. Joining us are Dr. Nahshon L. Nicks, CEO, and Siottis Jackson, COO.