Unsolved Crimes
Middleburg Cemetery Vandalized
November 05, 2019
Clay County cemetery vandalized Baby's grave desecrated
Possible Witnesses to Homicide
October 15, 2019
Murder Investigation / Possible Witnesses Sought
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a murder that occurred just before 1:00 pm on October 9, 2019 in the 1400 block of W. 5th Street. The vehicle believed to have been used in the crime, a blue Volkswagen Jetta, was later located at 1646 W. 45th Street. The investigation has revealed the two pictured subjects may have pertinent information in reference to the murder. As such, investigators are seeking their identity in an effort to speak with them about possible known information in relation to the crime.
Anyone having any information about the pictured subjects, or in reference to the murder itself, is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS(8477).
Jacksonville's 82 homicides are most in first half of year in last decade
October 11, 2019
In the first six months of 2019, 75 adults and seven children were killed in Jacksonville. That's 82 homicides in this city in six months.
Over the previous decade, the highest number of homicides in the first half of a year was 68 in 2017, according to News4Jax records.
In June -- a month which saw the start of the Cure Violence program in Jacksonville -- the city had 17 killings in 30 days.
More than 30% of those homicides were in Northwest Jacksonville and the Eastside, two of the city hotspots identified by the Cure Violence team. Those areas are where the program kicked off this month with “violence interrupters” heading into the streets to connect with the community and try to get people to put down the guns.
In the first six months of 2019, 75 adults and seven children were killed in Jacksonville. That's 82 homicides in this city in six months.
Over the previous decade, the highest number of homicides in the first half of a year was 68 in 2017, according to News4Jax records.
In June -- a month which saw the start of the Cure Violence program in Jacksonville -- the city had 17 killings in 30 days.
More than 30% of those homicides were in Northwest Jacksonville and the Eastside, two of the city hotspots identified by the Cure Violence team. Those areas are where the program kicked off this month with “violence interrupters” heading into the streets to connect with the community and try to get people to put down the guns.
Anyone with information about ANY of these homicides is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "Submit a Tip" to the right of this post.
Shawnell Mahone Found Dead
August 22, 2019
On Tuesday, Aug.20th, about 1pm, A body was found near the side of a road in the Dinsmore area of the city's Northside. Later the body was identified as a missing man by his family.
Shawnell Mahone, 21, was reported missing Thursday, Aug. 15, after he was last seen about 11 p.m. Aug. 14, according to a missing persons report from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Officers responded to the area of Garden Street and Paxton Road after a person driving by spotted the body of a male close to the side of the road and called 911.
Anyone with more information about this case is asked to contact police at 904-630-0500 or to be eligible for a cash reward up to $3000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477) or you can click on the “submit a tip” tab on this post.
Man Found Dead in Dinsmore
***Enhanced Reward up to $5,000*** Father of 3 small children killed in Jacksonville Beach
August 20, 2019
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - The family of a father of three who was shot and killed steps from his Jacksonville Beach apartment Thursday, August 17th, night is pleading for answers.
Police said 28-year-old Jake Hall was shot about 9:40 p.m. near the intersection of 17th Avenue North and Second Street North. Three responding officers performed CPR on Hall until fire rescue crews arrived, but he could not be revived.
Hall had two daughters and a son -- 2, 3 and 5 years old. He was an avid outdoorsman and worked as a mechanic.
"He really loved his kids. He really loved his life," Hall's ex-wife, Robin Rodenbaugh, said. "He loved being here at the beach He just didn't deserve this at all. It's just horrible."
Rodenbaugh is the mother of two of Hall’s children. The mother of his youngest child lived with him at the apartment. She said she was too devastated to comment Friday.
A neighbor said he heard several gunshots, ran outside and found Hall's youngest daughter alone in the doorway of his apartment. He then discovered Hall at the edge of his complex’s driveway, next to the street.
“I got down on my hands and knees,” said the man, who asked not to be identified. “I looked him in the face and his eyes were closed. I said ‘Who shot you? Who shot you?’”
Hall was still breathing but didn’t answer. The neighbor, who knew Hall personally, shouted for others to call 911 and waited with Hall until first responders arrived.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Beach Police at 904-270-1661 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $5,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "Submit a Tip" to the right of this post.
Former Raines Football Star-Murdered on Jacksonville’s Westside
August 19, 2019
On Saturday, August 17th, a 30-year-old man was shot and killed at the Normandy Apartments. He was known in the community as a standout football player at Raines High School and Edward Waters College, News4Jax has learned.
Jacksonville police no longer names homicide victims, but EWC and others have identified him as Ray Dukes, who played running back for the Tigers from 2011-2015.
Police said he was shot just before 10:30 pm at the apartment complex off Herlong Road. Despite efforts of residents and Jacksonville Fire-Rescue to save him, he died at a hospital.
Detectives and crime scene investigators spent Saturday night searching for witnesses, evidence and security video in their effort to find who killed the man.
Anyone with more information about this case is asked to contact police at 904-630-0500 or to be eligible for a cash reward up to $3000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477) or you can click on the “submit a tip” tab on this post.
July 24th Darren Carter Killed at 12th and Prospect
August 08, 2019
Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a road Wednesday, July 24th, evening on Jacksonville's Westside.
At about 10 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of Prospect and West 12th streets. According to Sgt. Vorpahl, a man between the ages of 20 and 25 was found dead in the road.
The man was later identified as Darren Carter, was shot at least once, Vorpahl said. There was no information about the shooter.
Darren Carter Shot and Killed
2 Women Shot on Woodcrest Road
July 25, 2019
Officers said they were looking for a white, four-door car. They did not have a make or model of the vehicle.
According to a police report, the suspect vehicle followed the two women, indicating they were targeted. While one man drove the car, the shooter stood up through the sunroof and fired from that position, the police report said. One woman was hit in the back of the head and the other was hit in the thigh. That woman was attending the other woman when police arrived.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "Submit a Tip" to the right of this post.
81 homicides are most in first half of year in last decade
July 10, 2019
In the first six months of 2019, 74 adults and seven children were killed in Jacksonville. That's 81 homicides in this city in six months.
This is ridiculous! So very sad!
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office at 904-630-0500 or to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to $3,000 call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477. Or click the "Submit a Tip" to the right of this post.
Project Cold Case Facebook Live with FCCS Executive Director Wyllie Hodges
July 10, 2019
Project Cold Case
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