BAD SANTA OPERATION: The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) Property Crimes Unit (PCU) Detectives, Deputies, and Intelligence Analysts recently conducted a proactive multi-week operation to combat Retail Theft, Organized Retail Theft, and other crime at numerous locations across St. Johns County. As a result of this operation 11 suspects were arrested, 10 charging affidavits were completed, 4 Juvenile Civil Citations were issued, and over $7,000 worth of stolen property was recovered. According to national statistics, 81.2% of retailers surveyed report that violence and aggression associated with Organized Retail Crime incidents increased in the past year. In 2022, SJSO Deputies…
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10TH annual Clays for a Cause breaks fundraising records in support of local non profit organizations
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida (December 12, 2022) – The 10th Annual Clays for a Cause event, presented by St. Johns County homebuilder,MasterCraft Builder Group, was held on December 8, 2022 at Saltwaters Shooting Club in St. Augustine. The event brought together members of the local construction community as well as the general public for a day of clay shooting and raising money for area nonprofits. The largest to date, the 10th Annual Clays for a Cause raised $285,000 for multiple North Florida charities including Seamark Ranch, St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS), Alpha-Omega Miracle Home, Rethreaded, HorsePlay Therapy Center, Investing in Kids (INK!), The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam, Port in the Storm, Top Shots, Builders Care, and Kids Safe…
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SJSO confirms person of interest taking pictures of young girls around St. Augustine
SJSO: COMMUNITY UPDATE: The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls of concern regarding a suspicious Facebook page which is displaying photos of females at various retail and public locations around St. Augustine. The suspect appears to be following and recording the victims without their knowledge as they shop or dine; however, several of the victims noticed the suspect and were able to provide a very good description. Through the collection of video surveillance at these locations, the victim’s descriptions, and tips from the public, SJSO Detectives have identified a person of interest. This is an active investigation…
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