A suspect or suspects are being sought in connection with the beating of a 49-year old St. Johns County man found early this morning. The victim was found on the ground by a passerby at 6:30 a.m. near the area of W. King St. and S. St. Johns Ave.
In a media release from Karen Pan with the Office of Public Affairs, Historic City News and Media was advised that St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for the following Board and Committee vacancies.
A 58-year old Hastings man was arrested on charges of sexual battery, kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery this afternoon according to information received from Sgt. Chuck Mulligan with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect, identified as Joseph M. Dennis, 58, 811 N. Main St., was located hiding at another residence in the 800 block of N. Main St. this afternoon and was questioned by Special Victims’ Unit Detectives. Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw tells Historic City News and Media that Dennis was then booked into the County Jail.
Stating that when budget cuts come around, the most “at need” are truly the first affected, Sheriff David Shoar introduced Historic City News and other media representatives to the first class of Crisis Intervention Team trainees from local law enforcement and social services agencies in St. Johns County.
In a five page Letter of Understanding sent less than 30 days ago from Teresa Bishop, AICP, Director of Growth Management Services for St. Johns County, which was sent to Mr. Mike McDaniel, Chief of the Florida Office of Comprehensive Planning, Division of Community Planning, Department of Community Affairs; Bishop outlined the 12 major issues identified for the 2007 Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
May 21- Senior Showcase
Zachary Longstreet, “Just the Music and Me”
7:00p.m.
St. Augustine High School Black Box Theatre
3205 Varella Ave., St. Augustine
Info: 819-8530
Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp to be closed for construction
The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp will be closed for approximately 60 days to accommodate construction. Renovations will include a new boat ramp, wooden and floating docks, a canoe/kayak launch area, new parking area, new entrance road and a paved trail from the boat ramp to the Moultrie Creek Scenic Overlook.
According to a report received by Historic City News this morning, a 39-year old St. Johns County man was arrested on a charge of capital sexual battery Tuesday evening. Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw says that the suspect, identified as Ricky Eugene Luke, 39, was booked into the County Jail where he remains on $100,000 bond following a first appearance hearing this morning.
