State identifies career offenders in St Johns County

Many Historic City News readers are familiar with the address notifications we publish when registered sexual predators move to, or change their residence address in, St Johns County; what you may not know is that another Florida law also requires a select group of convicted felons to register their residences with law enforcement and a state registry.

This registration law assists law enforcement agencies in timely apprehending “career offenders” if they engage in future criminal conduct after their release back into the community. The registration requirement is reserved for offenders who, by virtue of their history of offenses, have been deemed to present a threat to the public and to the neighborhoods in which they live.

“Compliance with the Florida Career Offender Registration Act is not a punishment, but merely a status,” Gretl Plessinger, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, who maintains the Career Offender Application for Statewide Tracking, told Historic City News.

“Career offenders” are defined as:

• individuals who have been designated by a court as habitual violent felony offenders, or violent career criminals, or three-time violent felony offenders under FS.775.084, or as a prison release-reoffender under s. 775.082(9)
AND
• are serving or have been released from sanction in the State of Florida on or after July 1, 2002.

Failure of a career offender to register their residence is a third degree felony; and, since July 1, 2010, it is a misdemeanor of the first degree, to:

(a) Withhold information from, or fail to notify, the law enforcement agency about the career offender’s noncompliance with the requirements of this section and, if known, the whereabouts of the career offender;
(b) Harbor or attempt to harbor, or assist another in harboring or attempting to harbor, the career offender;
(c) Conceal or attempt to conceal, or assist another in concealing or attempting to conceal, the career offender;
(d) Provide information to the law enforcement agency regarding the career offender which the person knows to be false.

In St Johns County, the following are registered career offenders:

Date of Photo: 07-18-2012

Florida Career Offender Name Anderson, James Preston Alias James Anderson , James P Anderson , James P. Anderson , Ob Anderson , B O , O B Offender Type: Habitual Violent Felony Offender Status: Absconded from Registration Department of Corrections #: 708693 Date of Birth: 01-13-1959 Race: Black Sex: Male Height: 6′ 02" Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 253 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received St Augustine, FL 32084-3965 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle 07-19-2012

Adjudication Charges Comment GRAND THEFT,$300 LESS &20,000   ESCAPE   AGG ASSLT-W/WPN NO INTENT TO K   AGG BATTERY/W/DEADLY WEAPON   AGG ASSLT-W/WPN NO INTENT TO K   AGG BATTERY/W/DEADLY WEAPON   AGG ASSLT-INTENT COMMIT FELONY   2ND DEG.MURD,DANGEROUS ACT   ROBBERY N/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   AGG BATTERY/W/DEADLY WEAPON   AGG ASSLT-W/WPN NO INTENT TO K   GRAND THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE

Anderson, James Preston is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 10-29-2013

Florida Career Offender Name Baker III, Russell Alias Russell Baker Offender Type: Habitual Violent Felony Offender Status: Supervision Department of Corrections #: 300851 Date of Birth: 02-11-1972 Race: Black Sex: Male Height: 5′ 09" Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 220 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received 605 Briar Way Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32259-6269 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) Dept. of Corrections 11-11-2013

Adjudication Charges Comment ROBBERY N/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   ROBBERY W/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   ROBBERY W/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   ROBBERY W/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   ROBBERY W/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   ROBBERY W/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   COCAINE – POSSESSION   ASSAULT-MISD   ASSAULT-MISD

Baker III, Russell is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 09-02-2011

Florida Career Offender Name Bushner, Kevin R Alias Kevin Robert Buchner , Keven Bushner , Kevin Bushner , Kevin R. Bushner , Kevin Robert Bushner , Robert Kevin Bushner Offender Type: Prison Releasee Reoffender Status: Released Department of Corrections #: 962953 Date of Birth: 05-17-1973 Race: White Sex: Male Height: 5′ 07" Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Weight: 162 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received 2133 Century Blvd E, St Augustine, FL 32084-8220 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) 10-11-2012

Adjudication Charges Comment BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CV OR ATT.   UTTERING FORGERY   UTTERING FORGERY   UTTERING FORGERY   RESISTING OFFICER W/VIOLEN.   PETTY-THEFT-MISD   UTTERING FORGERY   UTTERING FORGERY   UTTERING FORGERY   AGG BATTERY INTENDED HARM   BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CV OR ATT.   UTTER FORGED INSTRUMENT   FORGERY/UTTERING   UTTER FORGED INSTRUMENT   GRAND THEFT FIREARM   RESISTING OFFICER W/VIOLEN.   PETIT THEFT/3RD CONVICTION   ORG.FRAUD – UNDER $20,000   ORG.FRAUD – UNDER $20,000   UTTERING FORGED BILLS   UTTERING FORGED BILLS

Bushner, Kevin R is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 10-11-2011

Florida Career Offender Name Durden, Frank Lee Alias Frank Dirden , Frank Lee Dirden , Frankie Lee Dirden , Frank Durden , Frankie Lee Durden Jr., June Durden , Sporty Durden , Nitty , Frank Nitty Offender Type: Habitual Violent Felony Offender Status: Supervision Department of Corrections #: 708143 Date of Birth: 08-29-1957 Race: Black Sex: Male Height: 5′ 09" Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 189 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received 4 Rollins Ave, St Augustine, FL 32084-4024 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle 10-12-2011

Adjudication Charges Comment AGG ASSLT-W/WPN NO INTENT TO K   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT   AGG BATTERY/W/DEADLY WEAPON   TRAFFIC IN STOLEN PROPERTY   POSS.FIREARM BY FELON   COCAINE-SALE OR PURCHASE   BURGLARY,ARMED W/EXP. OR WEAPO   ROBBERY N/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   AGG BATTERY/W/DEADLY WEAPON   TRAFFIC IN STOLEN PROPERTY   SALE OF STOLEN PROPERTY

Durden, Frank Lee is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 01-18-2008

Florida Career Offender Name Fernandez, David Alias David Fernandes , David Lee Fernandes , David L Fernandez , David Lee Fernandez , David Johnson Offender Type: Habitual Violent Felony Offender Status: Absconded from Registration Department of Corrections #: 092919 Date of Birth: 10-28-1967 Race: Black Sex: Male Height: 5′ 06" Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 178 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received St Augustine, FL 32084-4337 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement 12-12-2008 Orlando, FL 32802-2345 Orange Residence (mailing) Dept. of Corrections 01-21-2008

Adjudication Charges Comment ESCAPE   AGG BATTERY INTENDED HARM   BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CV OR ATT.   BATTERY BY DETAINED PERSON   BATTERY BY DETAINED PERSON   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT   BATTERY BY DETAINED PERSON   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT   AGG BATTERY/W/DEADLY WEAPON   BATTERY BY DETAINED PERSON

Fernandez, David is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 09-18-2013

Florida Career Offender Name Joss, Regan Alias Christopher Albert , Jimmy Bunt , John Doe , Wyatt Earp , Joss Regan Offender Type: Habitual Violent Felony Offender Status: Supervision Department of Corrections #: 994504 Date of Birth: 06-11-1978 Race: White Sex: Male Height: 6′ 00" Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Weight: 175 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received 417 Segovia Rd, St Augustine, FL 32086-6451 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) Dept. of Corrections 11-26-2013

Adjudication Charges Comment HOMICIDE,MANSL.CUL.NEGLI   COCAINE – POSSESSION   FELONY BATTERY   HOMICIDE,MANSL.CUL.NEGLI   HOMICIDE,MANSL.CUL.NEGLI   HOMICIDE,MANSL.CUL.NEGLI   COCAINE – POSSESSION   FAIL REGISTER-CAREER CRIM.   DRIV W/LIC S/R/C/D FELONY   DRIV W/LIC S/R/C/D FELONY

Joss, Regan is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 02-01-2013

Florida Career Offender Name Mederos Morales, Jorge Alias Jorge Marrero , Jorge Medero , Jorge L Medero , Jorge Luis Medero , Jorge L Mederos , Jorge Luis Mederos , Jorge Luis Morales Mederos , Jorge Mederos-morales , Jorge L Medros , Jorge Luis Medros , Jorge Luis Morales Medros Offender Type: Habitual Violent Felony Offender Status: Released Department of Corrections #: 184185 Date of Birth: 10-28-1963 Race: White Sex: Male Height: 5′ 07" Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 158 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received 1058 Tallokas Rd, Crestview, FL 32536-5554 Okaloosa Residence (temporary) Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle 02-02-2013 145 Nw 51st St, Miami, FL 33127-2115 Miami-Dade Residence (temporary) Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle 07-19-2012 381 Putnam County Blvd, East Palatka, FL 32131-4115 Putnam Residence (permanent) Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle 07-19-2012 178 Deltona Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32086-7327 Saint Johns Residence (temporary) Dept. of Corrections 07-09-2012

Adjudication Charges Comment BURGLARY,ARMED W/EXP. OR WEAPO   ROBBERY W/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   KIDNAP;COMM.OR FAC.FELONY   BURG/N/ASSLT/OCC.STRUCT.   GRAND THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE   BURG/DWELL/OCCUP.CONVEY   BURG/DWELL/OCCUP.CONVEY   GRAND THEFT,300 L/5,000   GRAND THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE   GRAND THEFT,300 L/5,000

Mederos Morales, Jorge is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 12-08-2011

Florida Career Offender Name Pennington, Michael Torres Alias Godfather Pennington , Michael T Pennington , Mike Pennington , Money Mike Pennington , Mr Money Pennington , Trigger Mike Pennington Offender Type: Habitual Violent Felony Offender Status: Supervision Department of Corrections #: 298016 Date of Birth: 04-05-1973 Race: White Sex: Male Height: 5′ 07" Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 155 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received 2115 Thorn Hollow Ct, St Augustine, FL 32092-5088 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) Dept. of Corrections 06-19-2013

Adjudication Charges Comment AGG BATTERY INTENDED HARM   BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CV OR ATT.   BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CV OR ATT.   GRAND THEFT O/20,000 L/$100,00   TRAFFIC IN STOLEN PROPERTY   ROBBERY W/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   ROBBERY W/FIREARM OR D/WEAPON   AGG BATTERY INTENDED HARM   AGG BATTERY INTENDED HARM

Pennington, Michael Torres is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 02-08-2012

Florida Career Offender Name Whitfield, Jerome Alias Rabbit Whitfield , Ribbit Whitfield Offender Type: Habitual Violent Felony Offender Status: Released Department of Corrections #: 099556 Date of Birth: 08-09-1963 Race: Black Sex: Male Height: 5′ 11" Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 205 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received 68 N Whitney St, St Augustine, FL 32084-9598 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle 02-09-2012

Adjudication Charges Comment HOMICIDE,MANSL.CUL.NEGLI   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT   AGG ASSLT-W/WPN NO INTENT TO K   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT   RESISTING OFFICER W/VIOLEN.   HOMICIDE,MANSL.CUL.NEGLI   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT   SALE MAR.ETC. 1K FT.REL/BS

Whitfield, Jerome is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Date of Photo: 08-14-2013

Florida Career Offender Name Whitty, Leroy Alias Riley James Whitfield , Eroy Whitty , Leroy Whitty Jr, Leroy Jr Whitty , Leroy Nmn Whitty , Pop Whitty Offender Type: Prison Releasee Reoffender Status: Absconded from Registration Department of Corrections #: 788243 Date of Birth: 03-08-1966 Race: Black Sex: Male Height: 5′ 08" Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 149 lbs. Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Information Temporarily Unavailable

Last Known Address(es) County Type Source Received St Augustine, FL 32084-0500 Saint Johns Residence (permanent) Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle 08-15-2013

Adjudication Charges Comment BURGLARY ASSAULT ANY PERSON   CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION   CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT   COCAINE-POSSESS   COCAINE-POSSESS   WILLFUL FLEE/ELUDE LEO   COCAINE – POSSESSION   BATTERY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Whitty, Leroy is a Career Offender under Florida law. Positive identification cannot be established unless a fingerprint comparison is made.

If further information is needed, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Career Offender Unit at (850) 410-8780 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday