New information has emerged about a deputy-involved shooting that happened three years ago in Ponte Vedra Beach. Richard Bonsell, who is now 31 years old, was arrested and booked into the St. Johns County jail for attempted murder and illegally firing a weapon. In 2020, he was shot in the face during a standoff with deputies. Deputies spotted the reportedly stolen Toyota Tundra stolen out of Lewiston and approached Bonsell in the parking lot of the Sawgrass Village Shopping Center. After the deputy got out of his cruiser, the man inside fired several shots, and the deputy returned fire. People…
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Local County Offers Teen Night Event for Neighborhood Youth This Weekend
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation will hold “Teen Night” on Friday evening in Hastings. The event is specially designed for teenagers and will be held under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation staff. The event aims to provide an opportunity for teenagers to socialize and have fun while ensuring their safety. The event will likely feature games, music, and food for the attendees. The initiative is part of the County’s efforts to engage teenagers in constructive recreational activities and cultivate a healthy community. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com
Rare Tortoise Thief Arrested After Alligator Farm Heist; Suspect Nabbed in St. Petersburg with One Dead, One Alive Tortoise
Law enforcement officials from two different agencies collaborated and apprehended a suspect in the November 2022 theft of rare Galapagos Tortoises from a Florida conservation facility. The tip led officers to a residence where they found one of the stolen tortoises alive and the other deceased. Joshua McCarty-Thomas has been charged with grand theft and other charges across several cities. The tortoises are estimated to cost up to $10,000 and are a part of the facility’s Species Survival Plan. The recovery of the stolen tortoises brings hope to wildlife conservationists. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com
Bass Pro Shops Plans to Open Outdoor World Near I-95 in St. Johns County
A new Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World may be coming to St. Johns County, based on plans filed with the Growth Management Department. The 100,000-square-foot store will feature a boat display, outdoor boat showroom, and displays for ATVs, kayaks, and more. The store will be located on 18 acres just south of a new Costco Wholesale Club along World Commerce Parkway in St. Augustine. Bass Pro Shops is a national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel with over 200 stores across North America. The company had previously planned to open a store in Durbin Park East, but those plans fell…
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