HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Hit-and-run victim critical – suspect located

The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit reported to Historic City News that the investigation into the hit-and-run truck-vs-pedestrian collision that occurred about 2:10 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Krystal on US-1 South, is moving forward.

Public Safety

Shoar: Special Prosecutor will reach the same conclusion

Last month, Historic City News reported that Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed an executive order directing that a Central Florida prosecutor come to St Augustine to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Michelle O’Connell.

Public Safety

Investigation leads to arrest in hit-and-run death

Historic City News previously reported that 53-year-old Anastasia Island resident, Robert Dale Louk, had been struck by a passing white Toyota pick-up truck just before midnight on July 8, 2014, and left to die in the middle of SR-A1A. He succumbed to his injuries and died at Flagler Hospital in St Augustine the following morning.

Public Safety

Dr Phil tries to help Michelle O’Connell family grieve

Historic City News has learned that on October 31, perhaps the most well-known mental health professional in the world, Dr. Phil McGraw, will see if he can get the O’Connell family to put their differences aside and come together and grieve for Michelle — the 24-year-old mother who was found shot to death in what authorities ruled a suicide.

Public Safety

Intoxicated drivers among police activity this weekend

A 20-year-old St Augustine resident, Leah Maria Boschetti, whose last known address was reported to Historic City News as 166 Laguna Court in Saint Augustine, was arrested by St Augustine Police on Friday afternoon when she was unable to pass a field sobriety test. Boschetti was taken into custody at the scene of a motor vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Pine and Water Streets.

Public Safety

Fleeing felon charged with death of K-9 Baron

The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit reports to Historic City News that they were able to obtain and have served an arrest warrant naming 27-year-old Brandon Bernard Allison in connection with the death of K-9 Baron during an encounter with the police dog while trying to flee Deputy Farrah Ashe.

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Kentucky man arrested after year-long affair with St Johns County teen

Sheriff’s Media Relations Officer, Kevin Kelshaw, told local Historic City News reporters, that a 37-year old Lexington, Kentucky man has been arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior against a minor and traveling to meet a minor after using a computer to lure a child over the weekend.

Public Safety

Ponte Vedra Beach man apparently drowned

Historic City News was informed that St Johns County Marine Rescue swimmers pulled a drowning victim from the surf off of Ponte Vedra Beach near 1109 Ponte Vedra Boulevard at Mickler’s Landing about 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening.

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Hit-and-run victim critical – suspect located

Shoar: Special Prosecutor will reach the same conclusion

Investigation leads to arrest in hit-and-run death

Dr Phil tries to help Michelle O’Connell family grieve

Intoxicated drivers among police activity this weekend

Fleeing felon charged with death of K-9 Baron

Kentucky man arrested after year-long affair with St Johns County teen

Ponte Vedra Beach man apparently drowned