Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash at beach
Historic City News has learned of a fatal motorcycle crash this evening in the 3900 block of SR-A1A. The motorcyclist died at the scene on impact, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
Category: Public Safety
Deputies shoot and kill man at domestic disturbance
Deputies responding to a domestic violence call reported to Historic City News that one man has been shot and killed at the scene. Major Crimes Unit detectives and investigators from the Office of the State Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit were still attempting to determine details about the officer-involved shooting.
Manhunt underway for Home Depot robber
Sheriff’s forensic sketch artist Vinnie Russo released a sketch to Historic City News today that illustrates an eye-witness account of a man wanted for questioning in the November 20 robbery at Home Depot on US-1 South. Take notice of the “SS” tattoo on the subject’s neck and a tear drop tattoo near his eye. If…
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Teens seriously injured after fall from moving pickup
Historic City News has learned that two teenage girls, 16-year-old Alexa M. Almstead and 17-year-old Isabelle S. Childre, fell from the bed of a moving 2004 Chevy pickup truck early Saturday evening; sending the teens to the hospital in serious condition.
What’s wrong with this picture?
There is probably no worse feeling than being falsely accused of a crime. I would not wish that on anyone. Sheriff David Shoar says he took up the fight for Deputy Jeremy Banks following the death of his former girlfriend, Michelle O’Connell, for that very reason. But many in the community, as well as the…
Five runaways arrested in strong-arm robbery
A 39-year-old female cab driver reported Wednesday that she was dispatched to a restaurant in the 4600 block of Lenoir Avenue in Jacksonville to transport five passengers to the St Augustine Outlet Mall.
Arrests made at clandestine meth lab
Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that two men and a woman were arrested early Wednesday evening on meth related charges following the execution of a search warrant.
Disappearance solved – fugitive arrested
On September 26, 2013, Historic City News reported that John Charles Price, who resided at 3335 Pacetti Road in St Johns County, had been taken into custody on an arrest warrant alleging 50-counts of possession of child pornography. Four days later, Price was released after posting $255,000 bond.