Poker Room uncovers fake $100 bill

April 8, 2008

Fake bill
Would you know the difference if you were handed a counterfeit bill?

A patron at The Poker Room on Racetrack Road in northwest St. Johns County will be more careful in the future. Read more

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Pills and cash stolen in burglary

April 8, 2008

Hydrocodone
Don’t make the same mistake as one St. Augustine Beach woman who reported that while she was out of her residence during the day yesterday, someone gained entry into her home stealing her perscription medications including Xanax, Percocet and Oxycodone — along with about $350.00 in cash. Read more

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Johnson refuses life in prison offer

April 8, 2008

David R. Johnson
Taking his chances and claiming in open court to know his options, 27 year old David Rama Johnson refused Assistant State Attorney Chris France’ offer that could spare his life if convicted in the capital murder trial pending before the St. Johns County Circuit Court. Read more

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Area debt collector fined $1.3 Million

April 8, 2008

Ellis Crosby Judgment
According to information obtained from Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum’s website and records published by the Duval County Clerk of Court, Circuit Court Judge L. Haldane Taylor has ordered a Jacksonville resident and his debt collection agency to pay $1.3 million in restitution and civil penalties for violating Florida and Federal collections laws. Read more