Vilano Beach Main Street – 4th of July events

North Shores Improvement Association member Sacha Martin reported to Historic City News this morning that Vilano Beach Main Street will be hosting the annual 4th of July picnic and scooter-bicycle parade this year on the new and improved Vilano Road. Martin says that this will be the first event showcasing the beautifully landscaped Town Center.

Community kickoff for 450th commemoration

200-450TH-250HPlanning for the commemoration of the city’s 450th anniversary will start with a community kickoff event set for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Flagler College Auditorium, according to an announcement received by Historic City News this morning from Cathy Dupont in the city’s Office of Public Affairs.

Crays wanted on kidnapping and other charges

Shawn Crays
Violent Crimes Unit Detective Charles Brantley is looking for 33 year old Shawn Lee Crays of St. Augustine Beach in connection with the MAC tool truck robbery that occurred earlier this year says SJSO Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw.

Historic City News was informed that an arrest warrant has been issued for Crays on charges of kidnapping, grand theft, robbery with a firearm, and carjacking with a weapon. The bonds on those charges total $505,000. Crays is described as a white male, 6’6” tall, 270 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

Man arrested on felony animal fighting charge

Jamie Alamos
A 52-year old Volusia County man was arrested early Sunday morning on a charge of possession of training devices for animal fighting, a third degree felony, accounding to a media resease received by Historic City News this morning.

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported that the suspect, identified as Jamie Alamos, 52, Deleon Springs, was booked into the County Jail and released last night after posting $2,500 bond.