Category: Public Safety

The local St. Augustine news desk has learned that at about 7:45 Friday morning, Police Officer Frank Shipp responded to the area of the 20th block of Madeore Street to investigate a residential burglary that occurred sometime Sunday between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Community Affairs Officer Barbara Clifford of the St. Augustine Police Department reports to our local news desk that last week a 69 year-old woman became the victim of a purse snatching but the suspect was arrested — thanks to some alert citizens.

The St. Augustine local news desk has learned that a new law will take effect on February 22nd concerning the possession of firearms and ammunition in national parks. The law repeals a National Park Service rule that has long prohibited Americans from lawfully possessing firearms in national parks for self-defense. The new law, passed last…

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Community Affairs Officer Barbara Clifford of the St. Augustine Police Department reports to the local news desk that while patrolling the area of South Dixie and Marion, Corporal Tim Bryan observed an older model Chevy with an expired tag; traveling northbound.

St. Augustine City Police have filed charges with the State Attorney’s Office against 61 year-old Tommy Griffin in connection with the theft of over $2,000 in property from a home on January 29th.

At about 4:30 yesterday afternoon, Historic City News freelance photographer Christopher Kimball reported to the local St. Augustine news desk that he was on the scene of a single car collision on U.S. 1 south of DuPont Center.

A 24-year old St. Johns County man was arrested on one count each of grand theft and criminal mischief last week, according to a report from SJSO Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw received by the St. Johns County local news desk today.

Saturday morning, the St. Johns County local news desk was notified that 63 year-old Richard William Medeiros made his first appearance before the judge to hear charges that he beat to death a Ponte Vedra Beach resident; 92 year-old Alyce Bowles.