The Medical Examiner is investigating an apparent accidental drowning that occurred near Crescent Beach yesterday afternoon.

Sgt. Charles Mulligan reported to Historic City News this morning that several citizens and three St. John County Deputy Sheriffs working in Ponte Vedra Beach have been decontaminated by the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Haz-Mat Team.

Deputy Jeffery Carroll made two arrests at about 2:30 yesterday morning at a vacant residence on Rodriguez Street according to an incident report received by Historic City News.

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that a 25-year old Duval County man has been arrested early this morning in connection with three recent armed robberies in St. Johns County.

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News today that a 24-year old St. Johns County man has been arrested on a charge of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim under the age of 16.

Sgt. Chuck Mulligan with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News this afternoon that they are now able to confirm the identity of a suspect shot and killed by deputies over the weekend.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office became involved in a deputy engaged shooting early Saturday morning, which resulted in the death of a suspect according to a news alert received by Historic City News today.

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News this afternoon that three male suspects are being sought in connection with the beating of another man Wednesday evening.