𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞: ‘𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧’ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭 It’s all fun and games… until someone gets hurt. Local students, especially high school seniors, are playing the ‘Senior Assassin’ game, using water guns, airsoft guns, and slingshots to “assassinate” their classmates. The last person standing often wins a cash prize. However, this game poses extreme risks. On Wednesday morning, an off-duty FDLE agent shot an 18-year-old Bishop Kenny student-athlete in the arm after spotting him and two others on her property in Nassau County before sunrise. He was carrying a dark airsoft gun wrapped in blue masking tape. Investigators believe she mistook it for a real firearm. Thankfully, the student is expected to recover. Charges will not be filed, as the homeowner was lawfully protecting her property. This is why Northeast Florida’s sheriffs and police chiefs are standing together with State Attorney Melissa Nelson to warn students and parents: 𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲. @SAO4Florida @NCSO_FL @ccsofl @DuvalSchools @OPPoliceDept @NeptBchPolice

Guess who’s back on the bike!? 🏍️ Yep, that’s your sheriff, T.K. Waters! He spent the early years of his career on the #JSO Motor Unit and jumped back on the Harley just for the motorcycle rodeo. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family and cheer on JSO’s Motor Unit this Saturday at EverBank Stadium! 🏟️ The opening ceremony starts at 8 AM, and the event is FREE and packed with fun! JSO will be competing against more than a dozen other agencies, keeping their skills sharp for this important job. See you Saturday! 👋 (And don’t tell the Sheriff we shared this video of him practicing! 🤫)

𝐉𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐈-𝟐𝟗𝟓 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐔𝐏 Your #JSO has arrested 20-year-old Rodney Wesley after his actions led to a deadly pileup on I-295, killing a 66-year-old motorist and causing the interstate to be shut down for hours. Earlier this month, Wesley stole a man’s Lexus while he was filling his tires with air. That vehicle was found abandoned the next day. A few hours after the Lexus was found abandoned, officers were called to a gas station on 103rd Street for an armed carjacking. The victim told officers Wesley approached him with a gun before Wesley drove off in his car. Hours later, there was a pileup crash on I-295 North, involving the victim’s stolen vehicle going the wrong way on the interstate. A 66-year-old motorcyclist was killed after Wesley hit him with the stolen vehicle. The motorcyclist was then hit by another vehicle driving behind him. This caused a pileup on the interstate, forcing it to be shut down for hours. Wesley tried to steal another car after the pileup but was unable to. He escaped the scene by riding on the outside of a semitruck in the area. Working closely with our partners at the Florida Highway Patrol, detectives were able to connect Wesley to all three crimes using evidence at the scene and a photo lineup with the man whose vehicle had been stolen at the gas station. FHP and JSO worked together to search the city for Wesley. Last week, JSO’s Gang Unit and Community Problem Response Unit spotted Wesley riding a bicycle in the Jacksonville Heights neighborhood. Officers told Wesley to stop, but instead he ran to hide behind a shed. Our K9 officer used his Police Service Dog, Doxa, to take Wesley into custody. Wesley is now behind bars at the Duval County jail, facing multiple charges including six felonies such as Vehicular Homicide, Grand Theft Auto, and Armed Carjacking. We will work closely with the @FHPJacksonville and the @SAO4Florida to make sure justice is served in this case. Detectives continue to investigate to see if he’s connected to other crimes in our area. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the man killed.

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑-𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeant shot and wounded a wanted suspect who drove his vehicle toward him Tuesday afternoon.   It happened around 4pm on Gossett Street on the Northside.  District 6 patrol officers were conducting a follow up to a traffic stop involving the suspect who had previously fled from police. When Sergeant Ben McEwan made contact with the suspect, the suspect backed his vehicle between a trailer and fence. The sergeant ordered the suspect multiple times to get out of the car with his hands up. The suspect did not listen; instead he reversed his vehicle then drove toward the sergeant. That’s when the sergeant fired multiple shots.  The suspect continued to drive forward before coming to stop. He got out of the car onto his hands and knees. While he was on his hands and knees, he asked nearby residents for a cigarette. The suspect was given emergency medical aid before he was taken to the hospital. At last check, he is in stable condition.  The suspect is 29-year-old Michael Youmans, a white male. Youmans has a 13-page criminal history, including charges of resisting arrest with and without violence, theft, burglary, and drug possession.  This is the first Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer-involved incident of 2025. The State Attorney’s Office is now conducting its investigation into the incident. JSO will also conduct a separate investigation.   Per Sheriff Waters’ commitment to transparency, JSO intends on releasing the body worn camera footage of this incident within 21 days.

𝐉𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 Your #JSO Homicide Unit swiftly arrested 28-year-old Eric Cobb for the murder of his mother. Patrol officers responded to a disturbing scene on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, where they found 51-year-old Erika Winford unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard. She had suffered a gunshot wound and was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers detained Cobb as he attempted to leave the home. Following an interview, detectives arrested him. He is now in custody at the Duval County Jail. Cobb, a 6-foot-9 former college basketball standout, played for UConn and the University of South Carolina. Your JSO will work closely with the State Attorney’s Office to seek justice for Ms. Winford’s family in the wake of this tragic crime.

Good morning, Jacksonville.🌅 It’s another foggy start to the day☁️, so please drive with caution 🚗💨. Be prepared for potential delays as drivers reduce speed. Stay aware of your surroundings and remember to increase your following distance 🚙. Wishing you all a safe Tuesday!

𝐉𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟑𝟑-𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑-𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍'𝐒 𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 45-year-old James Antonio Hunter has been charged with the murder of 33-year-old Sierra McKenzie as well as a double shooting days earlier. On January 23, patrol officers were called to a home on College Circle South off Kings Road. They found McKenzie’s body in a pool of blood on the sidewalk. The Medical Examiner’s Office ruled she died of a gunshot wound. Earlier this month, the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force took Hunter into custody for two outstanding arrest warrants. JSO homicide detectives collected evidence from the scene of McKenzie’s murder to connect Hunter to her death. Investigators used our cutting-edge technology to not only arrest him for McKenzie’s murder but link him to other crimes. Robbery and Violent Crime Unit detectives have also charged Hunter with shooting two people in the head during a home invasion robbery on Main Street in the Brentwood neighborhood just 4 days after McKenzie's murder. Both victims survived that double shooting. Hunter is now behind bars in the Duval County jail, facing multiple charges including Murder and attempted murder. We will continue to use every resource possible to catch killers, reduce violence, and bring families justice.

🚨SCHEDULE OF EVENTS🚨 -Wednesday 02/12 —8am-5pm: Practice -Thursday 02/13 —1pm: Individual Slow Ride Competition -Friday 02/14 —1pm: ‘Waters’ Challenge Ride Competition -Saturday 02/15 —8am: Opening Ceremonies —9am: A Side Timed Runs —1pm: B Side Timed Runs

Super Bowl plans? We’ve got one more for you: Get home safely. 🏈🚗💨 Whether you’re cheering for the Chiefs, rooting for the Eagles, or hoping the Jaguars make it next year, make #SuperBowlSunday a safe one. Plan a sober ride home—use a designated driver or call a ride-share. Your #JSO D.U.I. Unit will be on high alert, ready to stop anyone driving under the influence. No celebration is worth the risk. Don’t let “My team just won the Super Bowl” be an excuse to drive drunk. Your team might be going to Disney World, but you’d be going to the Duval County Jail. Drive sober, Jacksonville! #superbowllix

🚔 10 ARRESTS AFTER D.U.I. CHECKPOINT 🚔 Last weekend, your #JSO Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit set up a safety and sobriety checkpoint in District 5. ✅ We stopped more than 200 vehicles, and most of the drivers we encountered were following the law! However, we made 10 arrests, including four for Driving Under the Influence. 🚨 Removing these impaired drivers from the road helps make our community safer for everyone. 🚘 Our Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit is always monitoring the roads to ensure safe driving. If you choose to drive under the influence, you will be stopped and arrested. ⚖️ 📍 Where would you like to see the next checkpoint?

In Jacksonville, there have already been seven fatal motorcycle crashes this year. Even one motorcycle death is too many. 🏍️💔 That’s why we offer a FREE class to help you become a safer rider! 📅 Our next S.M.A.R.T. Motorcycle Safety Course is in one month: Saturday, March 8. During this course, riders will receive one-on-one training with #JSO motor officers to sharpen their skills. By the end, you’ll leave as a better, more confident rider than when you arrived. ✅ 🕖 Class Time: 7:40 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📍 Location: Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center on Capper Road ⚠️ Spots are limited—register today! ⚠️ 👉 Sign up here: Stay safe and ride smart! 🏍️✨

𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 Stop 🛑 and join us in celebrating our School Crossing Guards! Thank you to all our School Crossing Guards for keeping our students safe🚶🏫 🚸It’s not too late to become a School Crossing Guard. Our School Crossing Guards work two hours each school day (one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon), helping elementary school students get to and from school safely. We provide the uniform and equipment, plus you’ll earn $18+ an hour! 👉𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲:

𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 Your #JSO Homicide Unit made a quick arrest of 20-year-old Adiel Marquez Gonzalez after he killed his mother after an argument. On Thursday, patrol officers were called to an apartment complex on the Arlington Expressway over a domestic dispute. When they arrived, they found the victim, Dulce Maria Martinez Guash, unresponsive inside an apartment. She died at the scene. Homicide detectives interviewed Gonzalez and arrested him for Murder and Kidnapping. He is behind bars at the Duval County jail. Your Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office works tirelessly on every homicide to make sure each and every victim gets the justice they deserve.

🐾 Not just a furry friend, but a vital tool… 💙🐶 Meet another one of your #JSO Station Dogs: Charlie! 🐕 Whether at the District 2 Substation or high-stress scenes, Charlie provides comfort and support to our officers when they need it most. 🙏 We’re so grateful for K9s for Warriors for donating Charlie and for their continued support of our Station Dogs program! #K9Support #ServingThoseWhoServe 🚔💙

🚔 Your #JSO is proud to announce we are an official partner of the 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 through the Department of Defense. 🇺🇸 JSO Chief Chris Brown attended the new partner induction ceremony in Washington, D.C. As we serve a military town, we are proud to demonstrate our commitment to employing military spouses. 🎖️💼 👉 Connect with a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office recruiter here: 🔗 Learn more about the Military Spouse Employment Partnership here:

𝐉𝐒𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋🐴🚨 If you choose to run, you’ll just go to jail tired.   When 25-year-old Jordan Wilson tried to hoof it after handing off illegal drugs, he didn’t count on your #JSO Mounted Unit being hot on his tail. Police Service Horse Nash, with Officer Cassie Haire in the saddle, galloped into action, proving that criminals can run, but they can’t hide from our horsepower!   After a quarter-mile chase, Wilson decided to rein it in and surrender to Officer Zackary Maryland. While Nash is the star of the video, we want to give a big shoutout to fellow crime-fighting steeds Jaxx, Judge, and Duke, for making sure justice was the mane priority.   Our Mounted Unit doesn’t just horse aroundwhen it comes to crime! 🏇👮‍♂️ #GiddyUpJustice #JSOMountedUnit