Wednesday a Florida Jury convicted 17-year old Shawn Tyson of two counts of first-degree murder. Now since the innocent/guilt phase of the bifurcated Florida Criminal Trial has concluded with a guilty conviction, the sentencing phase is to follow. During this phase of the Criminal proceeding the judge and jury will…
Jacksonville Residents and people expect a certain amount of security in their home and neighborhoods, that’s why they chose to live in their current location. But, when Jacksonville Criminals strike, it puts one’s sense of safety into question. That is exactly what is occurring in our local Gentle Woods neighborhood.…
As Jacksonville residents and Floridians elsewhere attempt to put our mild winter behind us and look forward to spring; many take to the seas for a quick and easy means of travel away from home. When we choose a cruise, its not just for the ports of call or the…
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) released an alert for Monique Hibbert wanted for alleged Armed Robbery back on January 20, 2012. Well, JSO has located their suspect, booked her, and charged her with Armed Robbery on February 2, 2012. JSO located the suspect when she was pulled over along with…
Recently, the First District Court of Appeals heard a case overcharging a defendant. Colbert v. State, 37 Fla. L. Weekly D264a (Fla. 1st DCA 2012). In Colbert, Harley Colbert was charged with burglary to a dwelling. He was accused of stealing a bicycle from the outside of Alejandro Rojas’ home.…
Section 810.02 defines burglary as: 1. Entering a dwelling, a structure, or a conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the defendant is licensed or invited to enter; or 2. Notwithstanding a licensed or invited entry, remaining in…
John Travolta, famous movie star and Florida resident, recently got the news that his 1970 Mercedes 280 SL will not be returned after Police made two arrests in connection with the grand theft. According to the reports, the two men have “chopped” the car and sold the parts. Travolta’s Mercedes…
On Tuesday night a pizza delivery woman was allegedly robbed at gunpoint. According to reports, the woman completed a pizza delivery around 8 PM when, on her way to her vehicle, an armed man approached from behind and demanded all her money. The woman proceeded to throw approximately $180 on…
Currently, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for a Jacksonville man wanted for the alleged arm robbery of a cell phone store last Friday. According to the Police reports, the man entered a Metro PCS store located on Soutel Dr. and demanded the money from the register while brandishing…
It seems like a scene from Varsity Blues, but sometimes real life is crazier than fiction. William Blakenship stole a police car in Indiana two days ago and police are still searching for him. The local sheriff’s department found the car and the weapons that were stolen with it, but…