Two vehicles missing – presumed stolen

Lighthouse Toyota
Deputy Sheriff Rachel Soles was called to Lighthouse Toyota to take a report of two vehicles discovered missing from the dealership’s lot on on U.S. 1 South.

According to the comptroller, after making an extensive search on April 21, it was determined that a blue 2004 Buick LeSabre valued at $9,891.21 and a black 2006 Volkswagen Jetta valued at $16,356.72 were missing – and presumed stolen.

Comments from Shoar and other representatives

Sheriff's press conference
I was present representing Historic City Media at the press conference called by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office today to review the known results from the “Operation: D-Day” actions yesterday; around the state and here at home.

St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar spoke to us about the importance of the efforts undertaken in completing this mission which shaped up over the past four months. Shoar told me, “This is part of an ongoing process of identifying and interrupting marijuana distribution in our community.”

Operation D-Day

Sheriff's press conference
An announcement was made this afternoon at a News Conference attended by Historic City Media News at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. The conference was hosted by Sheriff David Shoar of St. Johns County and was attended by Sheriff Don Fleming of Flagler County. Also on hand was North Florida HIDTA Executive Director, Ed Williams; and Special Agent in Charge of the Jacksonville Office of F.D.L.E., Dominick Pape.

Be cautious when paying contractors

DirecTV
A 33 year old former employee of a DirecTV contractor collected over $500.00 for two DirecTV service calls that should have been free; one from an 86 year old Theodore Street resident and another from a Camden Cay Drive resident, according to a report filed yesterday morning with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

Two motorcycles stolen in SR 207 area

Whispering Woods
Deputy Sheriff Ryan Smith was called to Whispering Woods Apartments yesterday morning to take a report of a stolen motorcycle; the second motorcycle reported stolen in the area over night.

According to the victim, sometime between 9:00 p.m. Sunday night and 9:00 a.m. Monday morning, the motorcycle, which was described as chrome and silver color, disappeared from the parking lot near the victim’s apartment.

Credit card overcharge warning

IHOP
Be careful when paying by credit card in restaurants — without getting a final receipt.

The manager of IHOP at 2560 State Road 16 reported to Deputy Sheriff James Hayward that he received an Email from the main office stating that a customer had complained about an extra dollar being placed on their credit card bill.

Bank hit with $6,000 in forged checks

Prosperity Bank - Ponte Vedra Beach
Deputy Christopher Jones was called to Prosperity Bank in Ponte Vedra Beach on Friday to take a report concerning six forged payroll checks cashed at the branch over the past two days.

Checks totaling $6,184.47 that appeared to be issued by Salonen Marine Inc of Yulee, Florida, were cashed in amounts ranging between $753.26 and $1,421.97.