Property Crimes Unit detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office have reported to Historic City News that they are investigating a rash of utility trailer thefts that occurred throughout the county over the past 3 1/2 months.

Sheriff’s Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that a St. Johns County couple was arrested on charges of dealing in stolen property early this afternoon in Putnam County and face additional charges in St. Johns County.

Historic City News learned that two more have been arrested in the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office sweep of street-level drug dealers.

From The Records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

A 54-year old Hastings woman will be more careful the next time she responds to an online job offer judging by information Historic City News has learned from St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar.

Historic City News has learned that a young man who was in custody at the Hastings Youth Academy has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was brutally assaulted by a female employee in February, 2008.

Sheriff’s spokesman Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that on Veterans Day, the Youth Services Unit of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office conducted an alcohol compliance detail as part of “The Party’s Over” campaign.

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that the city police department has outfitted a new, powerful patrol and rescue boat – courtesy of criminals.