On 08/04/22, detectives with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) were conducting a proactive investigation related to trafficking of narcotics. Paul Derrick Gambrell (12/26/88), a known drug dealer, was observed traveling in the SR 16/I-95 area. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle P Gambrell was driving. A search of the vehicle resulted in locating narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and a stolen handgun. P Gambrell was subsequently arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of Less than 20 grams cannabis, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The firearm found in P…
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Shooting off Kings Estate sends one to the hospital with gunshot wounds
SJSO: “Around 4:00am this morning, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in reference to a shooting in the area of St. Augustine Blvd and Kings Estate Road. There was one individual who sustained gun shot wounds that was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Additionally, there is one suspect in custody. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office believes this to be an isolated incident with no threat to the community. SJSO’s Major Crimes Unit has responded and an investigation is underway.” One news outlet is reporting that the vicim was a teenager.
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16-year-old bicyclist in serious condition after collision with car in Hastings
A 16-year-old St. Augustine boy who was riding a bicycle is in serious condition following a collision with a car Wednesday morning in Hastings. CLICK TO READ FULL www.news4jax.com