Historic City News has learned that 25 year old Alaina Croy was arrested yesterday afternoon on shoplifting charges at a local Wal Mart; her baby was turned over to a boyfriend and she was taken to jail according to Sgt. Charles E. Mulligan, SJSO Public Information Officer.

Officers executed a search warrant at the St. Augustine Beach home of a local bail bond employee Thursday, leading to one arrest on felony narcotic possession charges; according to a report received by Historic City News today.

Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office Weed & Seed Unit arrested a 21-year old St. Johns County man Thursday morning according to a media release received by Historic City News today.

“Traditionally, Christmas and New Year’s holidays are the most deadly on Florida’s roadways”, says St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Colonel Art F. May in an announcement to Historic City News this morning.

“You get one bite at the apple”, Sheriff David Shoar said in an interview today with Historic City News.

UPDATE: Shortly after 10:00 a.m. today, Benjamin Colenn Lightsey, 30, 541 N. Horseshoe Rd., turned himself in with his attorney. He was charged with first degree murder and was booked into the County Jail where he is being held without bond.

Historic City News has received word from the St. Johns County Medical Examiner’s Office that the death of Vilano Beach swimmer Melissa Lee Lightsey was in deed a homicide.

Kevin Kelshaw, SJSO Media Relations Officer, reported to Historic City News that the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at an Elkton business are being investigated this afternoon.