A Jacksonville woman, Kelsey Herrin, was arrested for DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash in St. Johns County earlier this year. Herrin, who was driving a Dodge Ram truck, crashed into two cars, resulting in the death of a Ford Focus driver. During the investigation, deputies noted Herrin’s slurred speech and alcohol smell. She admitted to consuming three or four drinks, including mimosas. A blood test showed a .198 BAC and the presence of active cocaine. After being released on pretrial for the DUI case, Herrin was rearrested for violating release conditions following an incident in Clay County where she…
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St. Johns County Fire Rescue seeks fresh recruits
St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) is seeking to hire firefighters who are also certified EMTs or Paramedics. The department is one of the fastest-growing in the state and offers state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing training programs. The recruitment was announced via a Facebook post by SJCFR. More… Read Full story: Action News Jax
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office responds to officer-involved incident at Davis Park in Nocatee
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office responded to an ‘officer-involved incident’ at Davis Park in Nocatee, according to FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX. video/ More…
Joy Andrews Chosen as St. Johns County Administrator
Joy Andrews has been selected as the county administrator for St. Johns County by the Board of County Commissioners. The decision was made after interviews with four finalists and is pending board approval. Andrews has been serving as interim county administrator since July and has been with the county for 17 years. She has led various departments and holds a Master of Public Administration from Kansas State University and an LL.B. from Nanjing University. The selection process was managed by the county’s Human Resources Department and involved public meetings, live video broadcasts, and a public engagement event. The selection committee…
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