St Johns County: Weekend crime reports

An update was received by Historic City News this afternoon, summarizing selected crime reports that came in over the weekend. Additional information may be obtained from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office records as well as jail and court records if an arrest was made.

Public Safety

Driver located in vehicle-vs-pedicab crash at Amphitheatre

St Augustine Police spokesman Cecilia Aiple reported to Historic City News that earlier tonight at about 7:56 p.m., the operator of a pedicab, a bicycle converted to a rickshaw, was struck and one passenger was injured by a hit-and-run vehicle in the area of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

Public Safety

Governor Scott signs High School Public Safety Act

The Executive Office of the Governor reported to Historic City News today that, following a meeting with the families of victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed SB 7026, the “Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act”.

Government

St Johns County criminal news briefs

Historic City News was informed by the St Johns County Sheriff that deputies in the Southeast District are investigating and seeking information on an apparent road rage incident that occurred on Dobbs Road yesterday morning after a motorist drove off the roadway to avoid traffic congestion.

Public Safety

City Commission will dance around gun control resolution

Historic City News readers will want to take note that during the regular meeting of the St Augustine City Commission Monday evening, time has been set aside for public input in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida last month.  Some communities around the state are lobbying their local government to enact ordinances regulating…

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