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By Angela Corey “I prayed God woun’tl wdant thcemh graowinng ugp ien f oshter icamre as ” she had State Attorney By Shirley Shaw done, and she wanted them to have a father in a real home. So she finally decided to get married. We have some exciting The beautiful young woman – we’ll call her Tasha In the process of dealing with his ex-wife and chil - news to share at the State Attor - – always anticipated evenings at the jazz club where dren from that marriage, she began learning more ney’s Office (SAO)! Our office she could immerse herself in the rhythm of music and about him. Tasha said, “His ex-wife told me that Char - was recently awarded a $1.9 forget the loneliness and pain of her life. The daughter lie would eventually abuse me, beat me, as he had her. million federal grant from the of alcoholic parents, raised in foster homes where she But I wasn’t listening; the sun was really bright and I Bureau of Justice Assistance was sexually and verbally loved him – and believed that (BJA), which is dedicated to in - abused, she longed for some - he loved me. It took awhile vestigating and prosecuting crimes involving one to love and cherish her. but then the beatings started.” untested rape kits in our area. We are also proud One marriage for which She said, “Someone told to note that our office is just one of 20 jurisdictions she had held high expectations me, ‘When your husband is around the country and the only office in the state turned into an abysmal failure, mean to you, he is cheating.’ I of Florida to receive these federal grant dollars. so she was wary about making was so naïve I didn’t realize Recently, you may have seen news stories, lo - new male acquaintances. But that, even while I was preg - cally and nationally, about untested rape kits lo - then she met “Charlie” and nant, he had his lover in our cated in law enforcement property rooms around soon forgot all her home. He said she was just a the country. Here, in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, qualms about men. friend and convinced me to the topic came to our attention in April 2014, when The tall, handsome ask her to be a godparent to Assistant State Attorneys Theresa Simak and military officer, who our child.” It took a few years Adair Newman went to a conference and the sub - was pleasant, artic - before Tasha found out Char - ject of untested kits was discussed. As soon as they ulate, and loved jazz lie was indeed cheating, and returned from the conference, these two women as she did, seemed when she confronted him he started researching just how many kits could pos - to be every woman’s dream. He invited her to accom - beat, choked and ridiculed her. sibly be in property rooms in our area. pany him on a cruise and she fell head over heels in She bears scars to this day from injuries inflicted The SAO orchestrated a meeting between law love with him. on her, but he would tell friends and family that she enforcement agencies and a multidisciplinary But when Charlie proposed it took Tasha awhile to had done them to herself, that she was crazy – he even team was developed. The team, which is led by commit to another marriage. She didn’t know anything convinced police to Baker Act her – and to this day her the SAO, is supported by multiple agencies, in - about his background, and since he was away on mili - family is alienated from her because they believe him. cluding the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the tary duty she never learned about any other romantic Over the years, police came so many times to their Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) associations he might be enjoying. She had adopted and the Women’s Center of Jacksonville. Abuse two little boys – her sister’s children – because she did - (Continued on page 7) Our staff has spent the last 16 months finding resources to process, investigate and prosecute these cases. The federal grant dollars have paved the way for the SAO Cold Case Sexual Assault Testing Florida’s Unit. The Unit consists of the following: • Assistant State Attorney unprocessed • SAO Investigator • JSO Sex Crime Detectives (2) sexual assault kits • SAO Victim Advocate • Community Based Advocate assaults as well. Some rape kits, state compounds this problem. • Prosecution Support Specialist Joined by state lawmakers, law however, remain unprocessed While it is clear it will take more re - • Site Coordinator enforcement and victims' advo - when suspects confess or defen - sources to address these problems, Our goal is to take a victim-centered ap - cates, I committed broad support dants contend that sexual acts were testing these unprocessed kits is a proach, which provides services and information for testing Florida’s unprocessed consensual. Testing costs, which public safety issue that deserves in a timely and sensitive manner to our victims, sexual assault kits. There is esti - can run $1,000, are a factor, as are our immediate attention. while reducing the number of untested kits in ev - mated to be thousands of untested long delays at underfunded crime The Florida Department of idence. We will also aggressively investigate and sexual assault kits in Florida, hold - labs. Other states have demon - Law Enforcement, in conjunction prosecute cases to get justice for the victims! ing key DNA evidence that could strated that testing every kit results with local law enforcement agen - When the SAO applied for the BJA grant ear - help law enforcement solve and in more rape convictions, because cies, is currently conducting a lier this year, the team determined there were prevent violent crimes in Florida unexpected DNA matches pop up statewide assessment of un - 1 1,982 untested rape kits in local law enforcement and across the country. on the national database. processed sexual assault kits to property rooms. Hundreds of those kits have al - Rape victims are asked to forgo For years our state crime labs identify how many kits across the ready been tested. The goal is for all untested rape showers and submit to heart-rend - have struggled to keep up with the state have not been processed. As kits to be submitted for testing and the DNA in - ing procedures for collecting DNA extreme demand created by violent part of my commitment to test formation stored in a national database. that attackers might leave behind. criminals, gangsters and synthetic these kits, I will work with law en - Along with our federal grant award, the FDLE This evidence helps authorities drug pushers. As I have discussed force ment, state lawmakers a nd prosecute the immediate crime, in multiple Florida Cabinet meet - victims’ advocates to review the SAO (Continued on page 2) and it is entered into a nationwide ings, turnover in the state crime Bondi DNA database that can solve other labs due to pay disparity across the (Continued on page 4)

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their loved one, to be faced with the times in past issues of our newspa - tion favorable to their position. At By Ann Dugger, Executive Director prospect of re-living details of the per, the Victims' Advocate , we’ve in - this point, parties are free to use hy - Justice Coalition murder during the trial is distress - cluded a section called Courtroom pothetical analogies to make their ing, to say the least. Lingo, where we give definitions of points, to comment on the credibility One of the Our assistance during the above words/ phrases used in the judicial of the witnesses, to discuss how they most valuable scenario is what most victims we process. I was thinking of what believe the various pieces of the puz - services provided serve are most grateful for. Over and might be the most unfamiliar, intimi - zle fit into a compelling whole, and by the Justice over we receive letters, emails, ver - dating words a newcomer will en - to advocate why jurors should de - Coalition to fami - bal testimony of gratitude for just counter, and our Senior Victim cide the case in their favor. lies of murder vic - being there, being a shoulder to lean Advocate Lysa Telzer thought these • Burden of proof – the duty tims is helping on, acting as liaison between them might top the list: placed upon a party to prove or dis - them through the and courtroom personnel or detec - • Opening statement – The open - prove a disputed fact, or it can define maze of the crimi - tives as they work to bring justice in ing statement at the beginning of the which party bears this burden. In the case. That is why we work so trial is limited to outlining facts. This nal justice system. criminal cases, the burden of proof is When a murder hard to keep the Justice Coalition is each party's opportunity to set the placed on the prosecution, who occurs – or any going; we provide a unique, invalu - basic scene for jurors, introduce them other violent crime that ends in the able service in Northeast Florida. to the core dispute(s) in the case, and must demonstrate that the defendant perpetrator being prosecuted – the An upcoming event – CHAMPI - provide a general road map of how is guilty before a jury may convict victim and/or family are confronted ONS FOR JUSTICE Awards Dinner– is the trial is expected to unfold. Parties him or her. But in some jurisdic - by a formidable procession of meet - one of the annual fundraising events should tell who their witnesses are, tions, the defendant has the burden of ings, court dates, conferences and we host, and we hope you’ll make how they are related to the parties establishing the existence of certain any number of other events. Having plans to attend. Held again this year and to each other, and what each is facts that give rise to a defense, such a victim advocate by their side to at The Potter’s House (5119 Nor - expected to say on the witness stand. as the insanity plea. In civil cases, help them navigate the system pro - mandy, Nov. 5, 6:30 pm), the annual Although opening statements should the plaintiff is normally charged vides experience, expertise and im - awards dinner honors outstanding be as persuasive as possible, they with the burden of proof, but individuals – Citizen, Business should not include arguments; they measurable reassurance and support. the defendant can be required to es - Just approaching the courthouse Leader, Government Official – as come at the end of the trial. tablish certain defenses. is daunting, then finding one’s way well as Sheriff’s Choice Awards hon - • Closing arguments – Only after around, entering the courtroom for oring extraordinary citizens from NE the jury has seen and heard the fac - I hope this has helped you under - the first time, knowing where to sit, Florida counties. The meal, provided tual evidence of the case are the par - stand a little of what goes on in a trying to hear what the judge and by The Soul Food Bistro, is always ties allowed to try to persuade them courtroom. Please call us if we can lawyers are saying, understanding delicious and we know you’ll enjoy about its overall significance. Clos - help you in any way. God bless you their comments and/or instructions sharing the time with hundreds of ing arguments are the opportunity and we’ll see you at the Champions – these are not situations the average others who work for victims and for each party to remind jurors about for Justice Awards Dinner. person may encounter in a lifetime. support the Justice Coalition. key evidence presented and to per - Already devastated by the loss of On a final note – at different suade them to adopt an interpreta -

Faith Corner SAO – Continued from page 1 The Faith Community holds the key to true restorative justice for all mankind. was also awarded $1.2 million in grant funds from the New York Many churches and businesses support this concept. The Justice Coalition District Attorney’s Office. These funds will solely cover the cost of testing the rape kits in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. With these wishes to thank the following for their support: two grants, the Fourth Judicial Circuit now has more than $3 mil - lion dollars dedicated to testing, investigating and seeking justice for our victims in these cases. Tillman Building Services Inc. The grant funds became available on October 1. The three- Roofing Division year grant expires in September 2018.

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TO PrOTECT AND SErVE Our monthly recognition for the best of the best Corrections Officer of the Month Police Supervisor of the Month

Courtney Pitney Penni K. Lewis Certificate of Commendation Police Sergeant Penni Lewis, assigned to the Zone 4 Community Problem Response Team on the Westside, Jonathan Cain is honored for her leadership skills and for developing a plan to take a felon into custody. On March 18 of this Corrections Officer Courtney Pitney, assigned to the Montgomery Correctional Center, and Supply Technician year, Lewis was contacted by Homicide detectives to Jonathan Cain, who works in the Supply Unit, are honored help locate a suspect who had beaten a victim so se - for their hard work in providing alteration services to em - verely the victim has permanent disabilities. The sus - ployees. pect was also a possible gang member and a person of A few years ago members of the Police Services Divi - interest for a crime in another jurisdiction. She strate - sion began looking for ways to further support their JSO gically developed a plan using covert and overt re - “customers” and allow them to spend more time on law sources to survey locations frequented by the suspect and led a team of eight enforcement duties. One area in consideration was the officers to bring this mission to a successful conclusion. The team apprehended necessary alterations of officers’ uniforms. At that time of - the suspect at a store on the Westside as he was getting into his vehicle, recov - ficers were expected to go back and forth to an alterations ering a handgun, cocaine and marijuana. contractor. In Spring 2013, JSO’s Supply Unit opened the Alter - Lewis’s supervisor, Lieutenant Michael Eason, said, “Sergeant Lewis for - ations Center at the Police Memorial Building, designed mulated an operational plan to surprise the suspect and apprehend him as to save officers travel time and help JSO avoid thousands safely as possible. She utilized several different resources at her disposal to en - of dollars in outside contract expenses. In Fall 2013, Cain sure the success of the operation while also ensuring the safety of her person - took sewing classes, practiced and developed techniques nel. Because of her actions, a dangerous and armed criminal was captured and to increase output and ensure quality and trained two valuable evidence was seized.” back-up technicians in the Supply Unit. He has been a major contributor to the program’s success. As a result of Police Officer of the Month his speed and quality, the Unit was able to offer immediate alterations services for promotions, damaged uniforms, special requests for funerals, and Police Memorial Day needs. Ronald G. Williams, Sr. Although, Cain had built alterations into a regular service offered by the Sup - ply Unit they were not able to fulfill all of the requests coming in. That is where Police Officer Ronald Williams, who works in Zone Pitney comes into the picture. 5 (which includes the northwest area of the city), is as - In 2014, the Department of Corrections had performed some alterations on and signed to the Community Problem Response Team. off, but due to retirements and complications, the program was not stable. In Oc - These officers deal with the problems of an area, work - tober 2014, Pitney was assigned to handle the day-to-day functions of the inmate mattress factory, silk screening operations, and the uniform alterations shop at the ing with other agencies as needed in an effort to solve prison. Making the success of the new alterations shop one of her top priorities, problems and prevent crime. she took basic sewing classes and learned to maintain the machines. She also At the end of 2014, Williams was assigned to work worked with Cain to learn everything needed to provide this service to the em - in the Grand Park neighborhood to help address the ployees and save the agency money. escalating violent crime in that part of town. Within a In addition she has the added responsibility of selecting and training inmates short few months he gained the trust and cooperation to work in the alterations shop. Due to the relatively short time inmates are incar - of individuals who previously would not have spoken cerated, Pitney must constantly interview and train new inmates to replace those to a police officer. In mid-January a “shooting into a dwelling” call had gone who are released. She has taught approximately 30 inmates basic sewing tech - out in an area known for gangs and drug activity. Having knowledge of the niques to produce professional quality uniform alterations. This not only saves the location and the victim involved, Williams knew to be watchful for signs of agency money, but it teaches inmates a valuable trade they can use when they re - turn to the community. increased tension among area gangs. In the first quarter of 2015, the prison’s alterations shop supplied JSO personnel Later in the day following the shooting he spotted a group of gang members with nearly 2,300 garments. Pitney makes quality control a priority; she personally congregating at an area restaurant. Knowing this situation was out of the or - checks each item before it is returned to the requestors. Her work ethic and atten - dinary, he attempted to investigate the situation. When he arrived on scene, tion to detail are just two reasons the alterations program has been so successful. an individual exited a white sedan and fled the scene on foot. A perimeter was The Alterations Center at the Police Memorial Building and the alterations shop at immediately established, but unfortunately the driver was able to elude arrest. the prison combined perform approximately 99 percent of alterations for JSO per - Investigation revealed that the car had been recently stolen in a carjacking. sonnel. It has been estimated that Officers will save more than 2,000 hours per year The victim was a 22-year-old mother who was carjacked while driving with in travel time to alterations contractors, and JSO will save $32,000 in alteration ex - her two-month old in the vehicle. penses. As a testament to the relationships he had built within the community, Six Pillars of Character Award Williams received numerous phone calls from local citizens telling him the identity of the offender. He had built these relationships with a foundation of trust and these citizens knew they could count on him. Williams also obtained John W. Goodin surveillance video from local businesses and through the information from the community and the video tapes he identified the offender, who was also an Any Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office employee who goes active gang member. “above and beyond” in demonstrating one of the Six Pil - As a result of Williams’ hard work, the victim’s property was recovered and lars of Character is eligible for this award. Those charac - after a warrant was obtained for his arrest, the suspect was arrested by detec - teristics are: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, tives from JSO’s Gang Unit and he is currently awaiting trial. Sergeant Steve Fairness, Caring, Citizenship. Barreira said, “As a result of Officer Williams’ efforts, a victim has recovered her property, and a dangerous felon (was) identified” and arrested. Police Officer John Goodin, assigned to patrol in Zone 1 (which includes the downtown area and Civilian Employee of the Month Springfield), is recognized for exemplifying all six Pillars in his work in the community. Here are just a few examples: Marvin Nash On April 10 this year, Goodin was assigned to conduct a property check at Tallulah Park, an area known to have problems relating to drugs, Marvin Nash retired from his job as a Corrections Of - prostitution and violent crime. During the property check, he observed ficer in January 2014. Due to his work history and children playing in the park and recognized this as an opportunity to reach knowledge of the bond process, he returned to work at out to them. He made contact with the kids and played football with them. the JSO in a vital civilian role where he currently works This simple gesture and interaction with the children in the park resulted as the Corrections Bond Custodian. He is recognized for in bystanders commenting on his dedication to the community, which also his work handling the daily operations of this important aids JSO in its mission to build trust between the community and the Sher - job within the Department of Corrections. He processes iff’s Office. an average of 1,500 surety bonds, cash bonds and purges This was not the only time Goodin has taken an active interest in chil - per month for the Department. dren in the community; he routinely talks to at-risk youth who reside in There are many steps in processing bonds and apartment complexes known for high crime. Members of the community purges, and each document requires various levels of approval from individuals have observed that he recognizes children on a first-name basis and spends within the City, including the releasing office at the jail, the courthouse, and so time to speak and mentor them. They comment that he is “cheerful, enthu - forth. He has developed exceptional communications with each entity to make siastic, sincere and steadfast in his determination to make a difference.” this process as smooth as possible. Furthermore, John makes sure the parents of these youth are well informed Corrections Sergeant Terrilee Terrill stated, “He approaches every situation of their children’s activities, whether they are good or bad. positively and seeks to have an understanding of everyone’s position, treating These are just a few examples of the time that Goodin takes to invest each one with great respect. In all of this interaction he has become the go-to in the well-being of the youth in this community and the future of this city. guy for many issues regarding bonds. He desires to leave every situation better Sergeant Kenneth Lamb said, “These acts aid the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Of - than he found it and utilizes teachable moments.” fice in accomplishing goals and objectives such as effective prevention and Nash is also a Pastor at a local church. Terrill further said about her co- intervention of crime in ‘hot spot’ areas, as well as supporting organiza - worker, “He is a great encourager to many and a joy to be around. He never tional core values like community focused .” leaves a situation or conversation without a positive word.” OCTOBER 2015 THE JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE • 3 Bondi – Continued from page 1

statewide assessment once completed and ex - DNA information to be uploaded into state and plore legislative solutions. federal criminal databases to potentially solve October 2015 • Volume 23, Issue 19 Possible solutions include: cold cases and identify serial rapists and mur - Founder Website Management derers that commit crimes across multiple juris - • Prioritizing legislative funding to add state dictions. Ted M. Hires, Sr. websessionshosting.com crime lab capacity; As a career prosecutor I have seen first-hand Executive Director Larry Cohen • Eliminating the pay disparity between the heartache and devastation caused by sexual Executive Board Ann Dugger state and county lab technicians and adding predators. I have also seen the power of DNA ev - Bookkeeper/Office Manager Roger Delaney, Board Chair more FDLE lab technician positions; idence in bringing these predators to justice and Jo Wilson Dan Hodges, Co-Chair • Utilizing private labs to test kits; and helping the victims of these heinous crimes heal. Development Director Scott Adams, Treasurer Todney Bynes, Secretary • Requesting that local law enforcement Hidden in the estimated thousands of untested Roxy Tyler Robert Bracewell agencies and state crime labs develop a model kits is the potential to solve cold cases, lock up Interim Editor Scott Dingee policy for submitting any unprocessed sexual as - sexual predators and make Florida a safer place sault kits for testing. to live and raise a family. Shirley Shaw Ken Jefferson – 1Tampa Bay Times Editorial Victim Services Stephen Joost Testing these sexual assault kits will allow Practitioner John Kirkland Tom Murta Lysa Telzer Lynn Boone Lynn Polley AG Pam Bondi says she wants rape kits cleared, as a New York Amanda Nobles Sheriff John Rutherford Michael A. Rutledge politician announces he's sending money our way to do it Victim Services Larry M. Ward Posted By Erin Sullivan on Sept. 10, 2015, Orlando Weekly Volunteer Manager Lou Webber Anita Cuevas Sheriff Mike Williams Charles Wilson The fact that a rape kit could ever sit Sept. 9 that she also wants to make sure the Public Relations untested is almost unbelievable. When a state clears its backlog of cases, which she esti - McCormick Agency, Inc. woman is raped, and she agrees to undergo an mated to be in the thousands. She promised to invasive medical exam to obtain enough evi - support "legislative funding to add state crime The Justice Coalition was founded in 1995, when one man’s priorities were changed. Ted Hires was dence that could help track down her attacker, lab capacity" and to help eliminate "the pay dis - the average businessman working 60 to 80 hours a week and looking out for himself until the day the last thing she expects is that her rape kit will parity between state and county late techni - when he and his staff were robbed at gunpoint. As a victim of a crime, Ted found the crminal jus - tice system worked harder for the criminal than the victim. As a result of his experience, Ted sit untested for weeks, months, sometimes years cians." She also wants to use private labs to test formed a (501(c)(3)), non-profit organization, Justice Coalition, which continues Ted’s mission of on a shelf before anyone touches it. some of the kits and ask agencies and crime labs assisting innocent victims of violent crimes in the Fourth Judicial court system. Since 1995, the Yet hundreds of thousands of these tests to "develop a model policy for submitting any Justice Coalition has been fighting crime every step of the way. Fugitives captured are through a partnership with local law enforcement agencies, the media, and citizen involvement. have collected dust on the shelves of law-en - unprocessed sexual assault kits for testing." forcement agencies across the country. It's been Interestingly, her announcement came just an issue that the Joyful Heart Foundation has one day before Manhattan District Attorney The Justice Coalition’s been trying to call attention to for years, and last Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., a Democrat to Bondi's Re - Victims’ Advocate year President Barack Obama proposed a publican, announced today that he's going to be budget that would include more than $36 mil - sending Florida a bunch of money to accom - A free newspaper supporting victims’ rights and published monthly by the lion to help states get those kits tested and fund plish some of those same goals – he's sending Justice Coalition, Inc. The opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily ways to make sure they don't fall behind again the FDLE $1,268,540 to test 2076 kits, $1,968,246 those of the Victims’ Advocate or the Justice Coalition. The Victims’ Advocate wel - (his 2016 budget also included funding for the to Miami-Dade County to test 2,900 kits, and comes both editorial and photographic submissions but they cannot be returned. initiative). $163,939 to the Tallahassee Police Department to Please allow six weeks for a response to submitted works. Calendar information In 2015, Gov. Rick Scott signed a budget bill test 225 kits. According to Vance's office, the is welcome but must be submitted one month in advance of the event. that granted $300,000 to the Florida Department money comes from asset forfeitures from inter - ©Copyright 2015, the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate . All rights re - of Law Enforcement to conduct an audit of national banks that violated U.S. sanctions. served. The Victims’ Advocate makes every effort to verify the information con - untested rape kits in the state. To date, nobody's Today, the U.S. Department of Justice Bu - tained within; however, it assumes no responsibility for claims of advertisers. Should the publication be responsible for a reporting error, it will use twice the sure exactly how many there are, because no - reau of Justice Assistance also made a major an - amount of space to print a correction. Advertising rates and information are body's counted them, and the FDLE isn't sched - nouncement about rape-kit backlog funding – it available upon request. The Victims’ Advocate retains the right to refuse ques - uled to report back on the matter until January announced grant recipients for fiscal year 2015 tionable or offensive advertising as deemed by the publication and will not be 2016. In July, NBC Miami reported that the Jack - for its $41 million Sexual Assault Kit Initiative held liable for false claims by an advertiser(s). Advertiser purchases right of sonville Sheriff's Office said it had 1,500 grand program, and Florida's State Attorney's publication only. untested kits – some of them more than a Office for the Fourth Judicial District (that's An - decade old. gela Corey, in Duval, Clay and Nassau counties) All correspondence to the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate should be sent to: So Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was awarded $1,995,017 to reform how it han - 1935 Lane Ave. South, Suite 1 • Jacksonville, Florida 32210 made a big splash when she announced on dles rape kits. Phone: (904) 783-6312 • Fax: (904) 783-4172 [email protected] THE JUSTICE COALITION’S OBJECTIVES • To be available for innocent victims of violent crime • To educate the general public on criminal justice issues • To be pro-active in the fight against crime NEEDS YOUR HELP Advertising Deadline The deadline for advertising copy for the to locate these children! 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4 • THE JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE OCTOBER 2015 AREA New Laws: No Contact RESOURCE clarity in understanding what conduct is named person or their property. In addi - GUIDE By Jay Howell prohibited. tion, the defendant is prohibited from The new law makes it clear that an being within 500 feet of the victim’s or (Services listed are provided free of charge, or have income-based scheduling) In Florida criminal order of no contact is effective immedi - other named person’s residence, and this courts a common ately and enforceable for the duration of applies even if the defendant, the victim, Homicide Support/Advocacy - phrase is often uttered the pre-trial release or until it is modified or the other named person share the resi - Compassionate Families by the presiding judge by the court. The accused shall receive a dence. The defendant is also precluded 126 W. Adams St., #502 when the court is set - copy of the order which specifies the acts from being within 500 feet of the victim’s Jacksonville, FL 32202-3834 ting the amount and which are prohibited before he or she is or other named person’s vehicle, place of 354-0007, 721-3326 conditions for the pre- released from custody on bail. The defen - employment, or a specified place fre - Jax. Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate trial release of the accused. In cases of per - dant is prohibited from communicating quented regularly by such person. 630-1764 Families of Slain Children sonal crimes and violence, the judge often orally or in any written form, either in This new language is especially broad 3108 North Myrtle Ave. states, “As a condition of bail, the defen - person, telephonically, electronically, or in in prohibiting communication in any Jacksonville, Fl 32209 • dant shall have no contact with the vic - any other manner, either directly or indi - manner, whether it is direct or indirect. 683-4986 tim.” This “no contact” order is similar to rectly through a third person with the vic - The new law also makes it clear that the Abuse (Domestic) an injunction or a restraining order be - tim or any other person named in the accused may have to make new living cause it prohibits the accused from having order. arrangements because he is prohibited 24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-500-1119 direct or indirect contact with the victim The legislature also addressed the cir - from being within 500 feet of the victim’s Hubbard House Emergency Shelter & Counselling of the crime for the duration of the crimi - cumstance where the accused and the vic - residence, even if he lives with the victim. 354-3114 nal case. tim may have children in common. If so, Presumably, this new language will Quigley House (Clay County) With the rapid changes in technology at the request of the defendant, the judge begin to find its way into written “no con - 1-800-339-5017 and social media, one would presume may designate an appropriate third per - tact” orders which are regularly issued in Compensation (victim) that communications through Facebook, son to contact the victim for the sole pur - criminal cases. The new law takes effect Twitter, Linkedin and other media sites pose of facilitating the defendant’s contact October 1, 2015, and is identified as Victim Services • 630-6300 would violate such an order. One might with the children. This section of the new Florida Statute §903.047. MADD Victim Services • also presume that the consent of the vic - law does not prohibit an attorney for the 388-0664 Jay Howell, a Jacksonville attorney, has tim is not sufficient to lift such an order. defendant from communicating with any been a State Prosecutor, a US Senate Investiga - Consumer Fraud That can only be done by the judge. It is person protected by the “no contact” tor and is the founder of the National Center for State Attorney’s Office • 351-0900 questions like these that caused the 2015 order, as long as it is for lawful purposes. Missing and Exploited Children. He represents Detoxification Florida legislature to pass a statute that The “no contact” order also prohibits crime victims in civil claims for damages and ad - further explains the meaning of the “no the defendant from having physical or vi - vocates for the legal rights of all victims. Gateway Community Services contact” order. This new law provides olent contact with the victim or other 387-4661 Family Justice Coalition helped Lysa through the medical school at Florida Atlantic Univer - Family Nurturing Center of Florida 389-4244 court system and the unbelievable hand- sity Medical School, and her daughter, SAV-A-CHILD, Inc. in-hand support she received, she decided Shayne, is soon to follow her brother. P.O. Box 15197 Lynn to become involved in order to help Lysa, Lynn enjoys various sports with her fam - Jacksonville, FL 32239-1937 along with others who are victims of vio - ily including snow skiing and snowboard - 762-1937 lent crime. She says, “There is so much ing and loves painting and cooking in her Family Support Services of Polley work to be accomplished that I think of spare time. Mathew West’s song Do Something …when We welcome this busy and talented you ask God why doesn’t He help do young woman to our Board and look for - 1300 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 700 Jacksonville, FL 32207 something for these terrible situations, ward to a long association with her as we 904/421-5800 and you hear the reply: I did, I created you. ” continue to serve innocent victims of vio - www.fss.jax.org Board Chair Roger Delaney says, “I lent crime in our community. Thanks, (Provide foster care, adoption and invited her to join the Board last year be - Lynn, and God bless you. prevention) cause of her past involvement, passion By Shirley Shaw Guardian Ad Litem Program and excitement about the mission of the Justice Coalition. I am glad and proud to Edward Ball Bldg. Another new addition to the Justice have her as a member of the Board.” 214 N. Hogan St., Suite 6004 Coalition Board of Directors is Lynn Pol - Jacksonville, FL 32202 Lynn has dedicated her life to helping ley, a wonderful volunteer for three years people either through her work as a Fi - 904/255-8440 whose main focus has been Together We Legal Assistance nancial Advisor at Merrill Lynch or, dur - Can breakfasts. She has a compassionate ing her off time, serving others through Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. heart for the victims we serve and enjoys various functions and fundraisers. She has 356-8371 providing whatever help she can to facil - had many years in business corporate fi - Three Rivers Legal Services itate behind-the-scenes activities that are nancial management experience, starting 126 W. Adams St., 7th floor necessary to make any event a success. as comptroller for a Lincoln Mercury and Jacksonville, FL 32204 She also reaches out to friends and associ - 904/394-7450 Rolls Royce automobile business. She was ates for their support and sponsorship of class treasurer while attending Southern Mental Health Center of the organization. Jacksonville Methodist University and graduated with Lynn learned about our organization honors with a double major in business 3333W. 20th St. when she heard our Victim Advocate Lysa from the University of Florida. She is a Jacksonville, FL 32254 Telzer speak at the 2012 Victims’ Rights member of Mu Alpha Theta, National 904/695-9145 Week kickoff event. Lysa told about her Honor Society, and The Chi Omega Soror - Mothers Against mother-in-law’s murder and how the Jus - ity. Drunk Driving tice Coalition provided support during A lifetime resident of Florida, Lynn that devastating time in her life. Lysa’s was born and grew up in St. Petersburg (MADD) • 388-2455 speech made Lynn recall an event of her Parenting Help before moving to Jacksonville in 1990. She younger years when her sister and family is very involved with her family and has A place where parents and kids lost a best friend in a sorority house due two children, both of which have gradu - learn how to survive. to a murderer entering the home through ated from the University of Florida. Her www.ihelpparents.com a door with a faulty lock. son, Courtland, is in his second year of Rape When Lynn saw firsthand how the Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC) 358-RAPE (358-7273) Office: 630-6330 JSO Scam Alert Rape Crisis Hotline: 604/721-7273 On Wednesday, September 2, 2015, the Jack - lieve this is an attempt to have the victim leave pany or public agency asking you to make pay - State Attorney’s Office sonville Sheriff’s Office put out information re - their home so that they will be burglarized. These ment, and ask the company or 630-2400 garding a scam that is occurring. A male is people are not in any way associated with the agency directly about the call and request. contacting people via phone and telling them Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office or the Clerk of the • Do not provide or confirm personal informa - Trauma Counseling they owe money for a fine for missing jury Court. tion or financial information to anyone who calls. Women’s Center of Jacksonville duty. He then tells them a warrant for their arrest The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office does not oper - Anyone who has any information in regards to 722-3000 will be issued if they do not pay the money. The ate this way. Protect yourself against scams and who may be conducting this scam is asked to Rape Crisis hotline: 904/721-7273 people are then instructed to get a Paypal account consider these concepts when you are ap - contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904- City Victim Services or put money on some sort of pre-paid type card. proached with similar situations: 630-0500 or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsher - 630-6300 The suspect is using real names of current law en - • Arrests warrants cannot be paid directly to a iff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a Youth Crisis forcement officers while conducting the scam. law enforcement officer by wiring money, possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stop - September 11, 2015 through other programs like Money Pack or pers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Youth Crisis Center - The Safe Scam Alert Update Green Dot, or prepaid credit cards. Place In addition to the original information released, • Never simply wire money or provide money Officer Melissa J. Bujeda 3015 Parental Home Road citizens have received phone calls telling them to card information to a random caller, email, or Public Information Officer Jacksonville, FL 32216 leave their home and meet an officer or person at mail request. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office 904-725-6662 the Police Memorial Building to clear up a war - • Do not call the number the caller gives rant, jury duty notice. This is also a scam. We be - you. Look up the number yourself for the com -

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Domestic Violence Shelters home they finally said if they were called to the house again, Micah's Place they would arrest both of Fernandina Beach, FL Phone: (904) 225-9979 them. She sought help from Micah's Place is a Certified Domestic Violence Center and the only one local women’s shelters, but be - serving Nassau County Florida . Our mission is to provide at no charge cause she wouldn’t press prevention and intervention services to victims of domestic violence, charges against him, she didn’t and to provide education within our community to effect change in qualify for financial aid to ob - behavior and attitudes relating to domestic violence. We offer safe, tain housing. confidential shelter, advocacy, a 24-hour toll-free hotline, counseling, Charlie had a heart attack legal advocacy, and support groups to victims of domestic violence. All one time while he was beating of our services are free and confidential. her and she had to call 911 for Intake: By appointment: 800.500.1119 assistance. After he had a quin - Email: [email protected] tuple bypass she brought him Upcoming event home and cared lovingly for “Sea & Swine” Dinner and Music him, only to have him lock her Friday, October 2, 2015 , 6:30pm to 9:30pm Low Country Boil, Southern Pulled Pork BBQ outside the home, then chase her down the street in the mid - and is in the process of getting known future. Live music of The Crazy Daysies, Bruce Beville and Laid Back a divorce. She has an injunc - At beautiful Littleberry Farm off of SR 200 dle of the night. When he was - • Concerns about her children Call Marianna McIntyre at 904/491-6364 x102 n’t able to return to the house, tion against Charlie, and her – they will blame and resent she helped him get back. She son lives with his father. Her her; children need a “real didn’t call police; she didn’t daughter lives with her and family.” Quigley House Home wants nothing to do with her Clay County Shelter want to see him arrested and • Isolating her may make it dif - put in jail while he was recu - father. Life for the two of them October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Quigley House is a struggle to survive. ficult to leave or get help – wants everyone to help end domestic violence in our community. Our perating from surgery. According to DAP – Do - doesn’t let her out of the Mission is to provide advocacy and empowerment to victims of 1 Why did she stay? mestic Abuse Project – when house; if she tells anyone he domestic violence and sexual assault while providing community will kill her; relatives won’t education to heighten awareness. There is so much more to the question “Why do you stay?” is asked, it sometimes let her stay with them after If you think it doesn’t happen here, you’re wrong. Last year in Clay Tasha’s story – typical of what the ‘last time.’ County alone 862 hotline calls were made and 230 victims lived in our we hear over and over in cases sends a message that women shelter. Domestic Violence is a CRIME that our community shouldn’t of domestic violence. For in an abusive situation are • Personal history may have tolerate. Someone you know IS a victim. someone not in that situation, somehow to blame for their shaped her attitude toward For immediate assistance call: abuse. The organization com - abuse in relationships – her Quigley House Crisis Intervention Hotline: it’s hard to understand why she didn’t leave or make him piled a list of some reasons father beat her mom (it just 1-800-339-5017 or 904-284-0061 women don’t leave: goes with being in a relation - Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119 go away. She says, “I loved Charlie, and when he would • Fear of her partner’s actions ship); getting hit isn’t the National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 worst thing that can happen Quigley House is a comprehensive Domestic Violence and Sexual say he was sorry for what he’d if she leaves – that he will Assault Center serving the Clay County Area in Northeast Florida. done, I believed him. I prayed find and kill her; kidnap the in a family – there are worse that God would change his children and disappear; things; violence has become heart and that he would be a spread rumors about her. normal; parents never gave Betty Griffin House up on one another. As a private, nonprofit agency 501 (c) 3, the Safety Shelter of St. Johns good father to our two chil - • Effects of abuse may make it County , Inc., dba: Betty Griffin House, provides emergency shelter to dren.” difficult to leave – she • May be deeply attached to abused women and their minor children and temporary shelter for rape Imitating her husband’s doesn’t deserve better; can’t her partner and hope for victims in danger after the crime. Other support services available to abuse, her 16-year-old son make her own decisions; change – she believes him shelter residents and nonresidents include a 24-hour crisis hotline, began mistreating her, as well. can’t cope without her when he says it will never individual and group counseling, case management, civil legal Tasha finally gained the abuser; more comfortable in representation, and court advocacy. Betty Griffin House provides all Abuse services to men who are abused with separate accommodations. courage to end the marriage her situation than in the un - (Continued on page 8) Open discussion and support group for women who have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Open to new and existing participants. Call Jackie Meredith, Facilitator, for more information. 904- 808-8544 or email [email protected]. 24-hr Crisis Hotline: (904) 824-1555 TDD users dial 711 (for the deaf and hard of hearing) Upcoming events Come help us ‘paint the park purple’ on October 5 and 6 from 7:00pm- 9:00pm at Treaty Park as we join St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Softball Teams for a ‘Purple Out’ to help raise Awareness for Domestic Violence. Be sure to wear your purple and come cheer on your favorite team! Friday, November 6 , 2015, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Declaration & Co will host Dashing Through The Store to benefit Betty Griffin House! Sip champagne, indulge on sweet treats, listen to live holiday music and shop at your own leisure! As part of your $30 donation, you will receive a swag bag worth $100! Tickets are limited! For more information and to sign up click here: .http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dashing-through-the- store-tickets-1-822-885-4996 Hubbard House We are here. We can help! Domestic violence is an epidemic that affects thousands of women, children, and men in Duval and Baker Counties each year and can Dedicated to the advancement impact generations to come. There are four main types of abuse in domestic violence situations: of the law enforcement profession •physical, •emotional, •economic and •sexual abuse. The mission of Hubbard House is Every relationship Violence-Free . Our through education, communication priorities include providing safety for victims and their children, empowering victims, and social change through education and and an informed program of advocacy. Every woman, man, and child who comes to Hubbard House finds support, counseling, and education as they begin the difficult and legislation. dangerous transition to safety and peace. Victims of domestic violence and their children are not charged for the life-saving services they receive at Hubbard House. We shelter approximately 90 victims and their children each day and provide services to over 5,000 victims a year. If you are in danger, please call 911 . To talk to someone over the telephone 24 hours a day, call (904) 354-3114. TTY: (904) 354-3958. FraternalF Order of Police Upcoming event 21st Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast Jacksonville Consolidated Lodge 5-30 Wednesday, October 22, 2015 , from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel. 5530 Beach Boulevard The breakfast, held during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, serves as a time for community members to gather to raise Jacksonville, Florida awareness about domestic violence, remember victims who have lost their lives, and honor survivors of domestic violence. All proceeds from www.fop530.com (904) 398-7010 the breakfast support our life-saving programs and services. For questions, please contact [email protected] or 904- NelsonSteve nD. J. Cuba,Amos, P Presidentresident 354-0076 ext. 274.

OCTOBER 2015 THE JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE • 7 St Augustine – St Johns C o unty Sheriff’s Office 450 years By Shirley Shaw an d re- elec ted (un o pp osed ) in 200 8 a nd 20 12. In a rec ent tel ephone c onv ersa tion with Sh eriff and counting The Justice Coalition works clo sely w it h al l Sh oa r he ex pre ssed his apprec ia tion fo r o u r org an - local law enforcement agencies, and w e en joy our izat ion and how the se rvi ces we provide h elp so We in Northeast Florida are relationship with Sheriff David Sh oa r an d m any v ic tims. W he n a ske d for ob serva - honored to have the nation’s his staff in St Johns County. T he S h eri ff tion s about succe sses a nd /or c hallen g es in oldest continually inhabited city and/or his representatives attend vario u s his Agency, he respon ded : in our midst. St. Augustine is a JC-sponsored events throughout the y ear: “D uri ng my 34 y ea rs in law e nforce - delightful place to visit, and is TOGETHER WE CAN, SH OOT FO R m en t I h ave ha d a front row s ea t to the for many a wonderful city to call The St. Augustine Police JUSTICE and the up-coming C HA M PI - evo lution of our pro fes sion and our c om - home. Recently celebrating its ONS FOR JUSTICE AWARDS DINN ER munit ies. Much p rogress h as be en ma de 450th anniversary, the Ancient Department was well prepared where an outstanding citize n of each and to day our law enforcement officers City hosted thousands of visitors for the influx of visitors – park - ing and street closure informa - county is honored for his/her contrib u - ar e full partn er s and m embers o f the com - from around the United States, tion to victims or to make th eir c omm u - munities they serve. Education of our per - as well as many from other tion were clearly posted, as Sheriff David Shoar nities safer. We post St. Johns County most sonnel has reached levels I never thought countries, and by all accounts were places to visit and eat. The wanted fugitives each month in the Victims' Ad - possible when I began my law enforcement career. everyone had a marvelous time. secret word is heroine. The Sal - vocate, as well as those who have been captured. No profession in our country holds itself account - Dozens of musical artists vation Army provided free water St Johns is privi - FDLE’s 2014 Uniform Crime Reports Duval St Johns able like we do and we performed in free concerts, at events and cooling stations were set up throughout the city leged to have an exem - Population 890,066 2007,443 can easily demonstrate there was a re-enactment of to help folks cope with the swel - plary leader at the helm Murders 96 4 that truth just through a Pedro Menendez’s landing, pro - tering heat. Police were sta - of the Sheriff’s Office. Aggravated Assaults 4,080 472 review of any agency’s cessions through the streets, re - tioned strategically and Originally from Massa - Crime rate per 100,000 4705.7 21130.2 records. ligious services attended by effectively, backed up by per - chusetts, David B. Shoar Other demoographics “Our challenges dozens of bishops and digni - moved to Florida after http://quickfacts.census.gov/v/qfd/states/12/121099.hhtml going forward are many: taries – and delicious food on sonnel from the St Johns County high school. He joined Land area 762 sq. miles 600 how we deal with the every corner. Amazingly, ac - Sheriff’s Office. Congratulations the St. Augustine Police Population 897,698 217,900 mental health of our cording to one news report, to these two law enforcement Department (SAPD) and Persons per sq. mile 1,134 316.4 communities being one only five people were arrested agencies in our neighboring was president and vale - White 62% 90% of the biggest, followed for disruptive behavior. county for a job well done. dictorian of the Police Black 30% 6% closely by continuing to Academy. He also grad - HS graduate or higher 87.9% 93.2% deal with the ravages of uated with honors from Over 65 12.4% 17.6% substance abuse. Our St. Johns River Commu - Homeowner rate 61.6% 77% partnerships with local Abuse – Continued from page 7 nity College (SJRCC) Median home value $151,000 $242,000 communities have been and later from UNF with Median household income $48,323 $64,876 challenged in the past 12 happen again; he promised physical violence by an inti - two degrees. He is an ad - months such as I have to get therapy; she cherishes mate partner every year. Other junct professor at SJRCC and received an honorary not witnessed in my entire career. Some of these the sex and intimacy; he is re - observations are that world - Doctor of Laws Degree from Flagler College in issues are, of course, because we have much work ally loving toward her most wide, men who were exposed 2005. to do in our agencies, but the truth is the majority of the time; her marriage to domestic violence as children Shoar graduated from the FBI National Acad - of these issues are the result of false narratives cre - vows; her religion; she loves are three to four times more emy at Quantico, Virginia, in 1998, and later from ated by various entities with selfish motives. him. likely to perpetrate intimate Ensuring domestic tranquility the FBI Law Enforcement Development Seminar “ is one of the few partner violence as adults than in Quantico. His extensive military experience in - mandates in the preamble of the U.S. Constitution, • Believes it is her job to main - tain the relationship and may men who did not experience cludes many high-ranking positions and numer - and that has been widely interpreted to be the re - domestic abuse as children; that ous awards; he retired in 2005 from the Florida sponsibility of our Nation's local law enforcement. feel guilty about leaving or feel she has “failed” – she intimate partner violence is the Army National Guard after 24 years of service. Because of that awesome responsibility, leaders in leading cause of female homi - Working his way up through the ranks of the law enforcement must continue to meet the needs will ruin his life if she leaves; he will have nowhere to go, cide and injury-related deaths SAPD, he served as Chief of Police (2000-2004), of our citizens so they can pursue their lives with - during pregnancy; that black then was elected Sheriff of St Johns County in 2004 out fear of becoming the victim of crime.” he will lose his job if she re - ports it; she will disappoint women experience intimate partner violence at rates 35 per - 77thth Annual her family; can’t admit the re - lationship is a failure; has to cent higher than white women; take care of him. that domestic violence is the third leading cause of home - for • May be economically de - lessness among families; and pendent – she’s never had a that ten million children are ex - good job; how will she take posed to domestic violence care of her kids alone; better every year. to be beaten at home than out What a disgraceful picture on the streets; rather die than of home life in America. In our Awards Dinner be on welfare. own community we are ap - • Women without partners palled and saddened by recent ThuThursday, November 5, 2015 tend to be devalued – must murders. James Colley drove to have a man by her side; dis - his home in St. Johns County 6:30 - 8 8:3:30 pm graced in the community and and killed his wife and her best (doors open 6:00 pm) brings shame to her family; friend shortly after leaving a 7KH3RWWHU¶V +RXVH afraid to be on her own. courtroom where a pre-trial vi - Statistics of olation of injunction hearing 5119 NormandNormandy Blvd. had just concluded. Court domestic violence records indicate a domestic vi - According to a recent arti - olence case was filed in July, cle by Alanna Vagianos (Huff - then his ex-wife requested a 2 ington Post) , “The number of protective order when she came American troops killed in home from a weekend trip to Afghanistan and Iraq between find her clothes burned in the 2001 and 2012 was 6,488. The backyard. number of American women Sadly, there are so many JoinJoin us as we honor more such cases. What is the who were murdered by current or ex-male partners during that answer? If you are in a domes - time was 11,766. That’s nearly tic violence situation, there is double the amount of casualties help. In the U.S., call 1-800-799- lost during war.” SAFE (7233) for the National :KRZRUN IIRRU YLFWLPV¶ ULJKWV DQG KHOS ILILJKW FULPH She says, “We are inun - Domestic Violence Hotline or dated with news stories about visit the National Sexual As - *Outstanding Citizen domestic violence, from ath - sault Online Hotline operated letes beating their significant by RAINN. For more resources, *Outstanding Business Leader others in public elevators or in visit the National Sexual Vio - *O*Outstanding GGovernmenovernment Official their own homes to celebrities lence Resource Center's web - publicly abusing their girl - site. 6KHULIIIIIVV¶&KRLFH $$ZZDUGV - Si ixx Counties friends. 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8 • THE JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE OCTOBER 2015 By Shirley Shaw Hero’s Award, he said, “Thank God she had the wherewithal to make good It has been the privilege of the Jus - decisions and save her life, and hope - tice Coalition to work with the father fully other people’s lives, because of and two children of murder victim her actions. It’s impressive that such a Roseann Welsh since she was killed young lady can do such a heroic act.” last year in Middleburg. Rarely do you Her brother, now 14, was also hon - meet children with the courage and de - ored for his role in the events of that termination of these two siblings to terrible day. He came home from overcome such a horrendous event in school and found his mother murdered their lives. From the day the 11-year- and his sister missing, but remained old was abducted and managed to es - calm enough to call 911 and report the cape, and her brother found his Governor and Mrs. Scott with award recipients and FDLE Commissioner situation. He said, “I got an award for Rick Swearingen (r). mother’s brutally murdered body, the something that shouldn’t have even two have displayed amazing strength happened in my life. It’s early on in my has been there for them over the past dren who have faced with tremendous as the community gathered around life; it should have never happened.” several months: their father, their fam - courage a situation few individuals them with love and support. Both young people, who were sur - ily, the victim advocates with the Jus - ever encounter. We continue to offer On Sept. 14 – Florida Missing Chil - prised with tickets to Universal Stu - tice Coalition and everyone else who our support and love and pray for con - dren’s Day – when Governor Scott dios, are appreciative of everyone who has helped them. tinued inner healing as they face each awarded the beautiful girl the Young Our hats are off to these two chil - new day. Thank You

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WE NEED YOUR HELP Your help is needed in the following cases. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant, please notify the authorities. UNSOLVED MURDERS We regret that because of insufficient space to include all unsolved murder cases on this page, effective April 2013, we will rotate all pictures, featuring each victim every two months. We remain sorry for your loss and will continue to work to seek justice for all.

Name: Joshua Kyle Allen Name: Floyd Bryant Name: Antonio Creech Name: Nickeshea Duana Gray Info: On Saturday, July 30, Info: Two days before Christmas, Info: This young man, 22, was Info: This 28-year-old female 2005, Joshua Allen was found this 73-year-old man was walking murdered Dec. 23, 2007, in a was murdered on July 25, 2006, murdered in his condo at Grand in the median of 103rd St., across shooting at Eureka Gardens in the 8300 block of Marion Reserve Condos located at 13810 from I-HOP, when he was struck Apartments. Street. Sutton Park Dr. N. and killed by a vehicle, possibly Notify: Call JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO at 630-0500 hit by another. 630-2127 with information about 630-2172 if you have informa- Notify: Call Florida Highway this crime. tion about this case. $10,000 Patrol at 695-4104 REWARD Name: Clifford Backmann Info: Clifford Backmann was Name: John L. Burnett Name: James Donnie Crews Name: Jessica S. Green working at 6960 Bonneval Road Info: This 31-year-old man was Info: Was found murdered by Info: This 18-year-old female on Saturday, October 10, 2009, killed April 20, 2007, by a teal gunshot wounds in the 8900 was found shot to death Sept. around 12:15 p.m., when an un- green vehicle that fled the scene. block of Media St. on Jan. 24, 5, 2007, in the bedroom of her known assailant came in, robbed FHP is seeking information 2000. Please help this family and home at 5620 Hollinghead and shot him. The gunman was about the identity of the hit-and- call in your tips. Lane. reported to be a black male. run driver. Notify: JSO at 630-0500 Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172 Notify: Call Cpl. Martha Fach- information about this case. koat 695-4115, ext. 412. Name: Bernard Gregory Baker Info: Bernard was murdered on Name: Randall Eugene June 1, 2005, at 2100 Martin St. If Name: Darryl Caldwell Name: Cejay L. Davis Griffin you have any information on this Info: This 36-year-old man was Info: Shot to death while stand- Info: This 56-year-old male was case, please contact the Jackson- shot by a young black male want- ing on the corner of Washington treated for significant trauma ville Sheriff’s Office. ing drugs and money. Transport- and Shearer St. on the Westside, on May 6 and pronounced Notify: JSO at 630-2172 ed to Shands, he died 12/30/09. off McDuff Ave. on May 6, 2000, Notify: JSO at 630-2172 or about 11:50 p.m. deceased on CrimeStoppers at Notify: JSO at 630-0500 May 15, 2006. 1-866-845-TIPS. $5000 Notify: JSO Homicide Unit at REWARD 630-2172 Name: Derrell Baker, 17 Info: Darrell was walking on Lenox Avenue near Old Middleburg Road about 7 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2008, when Name: Keith Cauley Name: Shelton Flowers Name: Joe Harrell he was shot. He was rushed to Info: Keith’s body was recovered Info: On Nov. 19, 2000, at approx. Info: This young man was Shands-Jacksonville hospital where from a grave in Putman County 2:30 a.m., Shelton L. Flowers and discovered January 22, 2006, ly- he later died. Police believe he was on August 23, 2001. His death is Demetrice J. Ross were robbed and ing in the driveway of a vacant shot from a moving vehicle. currently being investigated by shot at 1137 Dyal St. by suspect(s) home a 3021 Silver Street, Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172 the JSO Homicide Unit. unknown. Suspect(s) fled in Flowers’ believed to have been killed Notify: JSO at 630-0500 car which was later recovered. around midnight while walking Name: Roderick Montrell Batts Notify: Det. R.V.Nelson, JSO Homi- home from work. Info: This young man was shot cide at 630-2172 or 630-1082. Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with in the parking lot of the Waffle information about this case. House at 334 Beach Blvd. on May 18, 2009. Name: Donte’ Chapman Name: Willie Lenard Flynn Name: Alphonso Levon Notify: Call Det. Corporal Watkins, Info: Donte’ was killed on Info: Killed on 12/26/03 by a Headley, Jr. Jax Beach Police Dept., 1/3/06. He was found after JFRD hit-and-run driver on I-95 south- Info: This 22-year-old male (904)270-1661 if you have informa- responded to a brush fire at 7500 bound near 8th Street. The was found murdered Nov. 26, tion about the murder. Birdies Road near the Avenues black male driver of the stolen 2008, at Pearl and Linwood Mall. vehicle and a passenger fled the Streets, shot multiple times by Name: Rachel Bell Notify: JSO at 630-2172 scene on foot. unknown assailants. Info: This 26-year-old female Notify: JSO at 630-0500 Notify: JSO Homicide at was found murdered on Feb. 1, 630-2172 if you have information 2002, in the dunes off Southside about this case. Blvd. Notify: JSO at 630-0500 or Det. Barker at 630-2172 Name: Benjamin Christopher Name: Michael Earl Foster Name: Tiphne Hollis Info: This 16-year-old was shot Info: Michael Earl Foster, age 50, Info: While in a car with family and killed on March 29, 2006, in was found murdered by an unknown members on March 20, 2010, the 400 block of assailant on June 25, 2006, in the 5900 this 16-year-old young woman Name: William I. Bowden III Broward St. If you have any block of Beckstrom St. If you have any was killed by a hail of gunfire Info: William was found shot on information about this murder, information about this murder, please from unknown assailants. Nov. 10, 2004, at 4752 Radcliff please contact the Jacksonville call Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630- Court. He later died from his Sheriff ’s Office. $1000 Notify: JSO at 630-0500 2172 if you have information injuries. Detectives are looking for REWARD Notify: JSO at 630-2172 about this case. a black male driving a 2000 or 2001 beige Toyota Camry. Notify: JSO at 630-0500. Name: Jerry Clemons Name: John Gates, II Name: Sirron R. Jackson Info: On Nov. 7, 2008, this 33- Info: He was murdered on June 2, Info: Shot June 22, 2002, Simon Name: Cynthia Boyd year old male was killed in a 2005, while working as a clerk at the BP Johnson Park, 3700 block of Info: This 51-year-old woman was drive-by shooting at 14th and Ca- gas station, 643 Stockton St. According Moncrief Rd. murdered Nov. 24, 2009, when nal Streets. He was talking with to a second victim, two black males en- Notify: JSO at 630-0500 or shots were fired into her Westside friends when 4 men in a gold car tered the store at 7:50 p.m. One suspect 630-1824 Jacksonville home. opened fire. held this victim at gunpoint while the Notify: Call JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at other shot Gates. 630-2172 630-2177 or CrimeStoppers at Notify: Det. 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Name: Michael L. Cohen Name: Diann Gaymon Name: Dorsett Lamont James, Sr. Name: Barry Brooks, Jr. Info: Was found murdered at Info: Diann disappeared on Info: On May 27, 2011, the body Info: This 19 year-old was found 1657 26th. W. on April 18, 2001. Sept. 27, 2004. Her body was of Dorsett James, Sr. was found murdered at at an apartment com- Notify: JSO at 630-0500 found on May 5, 2005, at 5711 in his residence located at 1106 plex on Timuquana Road in Jackson- Bowden Road behind the strip Tyler St. in Jacksonville. The ville on November 19, 2007. mall. case has been ruled a homicide. Notify: JSO at 630-2172 Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with Notify: JSO Det. Cayenne at information about this case. 630-2172 if you have any infor- mation regarding this murder.

Name: Eugene Brown III Name: Charles Cooper III Name: Frances Gordon Name: Deon Antwain Jerido Info: Eugene Brown III, 27, was Info: Charles Cooper, was shot in Info: Found October 1, 1996, Info: Beloved son of LaVerne found shot and killed inside his the back and killed July 1, 2007, at 2727 Waller Street, viciously Jerido, was found shot to death in his residence at 2125 Danese St., Nov. between Detroit and Lowell murdered by an unknown 2001 Gold Sebring near the intersec- 24, 2010. Two young black males Street. assailant. tion of W. 22nd St. and Lee St. were seen leaving the scene after Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO at 630-2172. Notify: JSO at 630-0500 or Sgt. R.S. shots were fired. 630-2172 Notify: Call JSO Homicide at McLeod at 630-2172 630-2172 with information.

10 • THE JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIM’S ADVOCATE OCTOBER 2015 MISSING PERSONS Your help is needed in the following cases. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant, please notify the authorities.

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UNSOLVED MURDERS Johnell Johnson Jaquon Reeves Daniel Rowe Derek Williams Name: Name: Name: Name: This 17-year-old First Coast This 18-year-old basketball This 20-year old father of This 28 year old was one of Info: Info: Info: Info: High School football player was player for North Florida Educational two was shot and killed July 22, four murdered November 17, Institute was fatally shot at Johnell 2015, in the alley behind the 2013, at 1123 Randolph Street. shot and killed april 25, 2015, dur - ing a doub le shooting at an after- Johnson’s vigil on May 15, 2015. Blind Rabbit in Riverside wh ere His family mourns for this young The shooting took place in front of he worked. Police are searching man whose own father was killed prom celebration at Louis Sheffield Park in Arlington. He is remem - witnesses, but the murderer has not for two people who fled the several years earlier. If you have been identified. If you have any in - scene. Call JSO or CrimeStoppers information about this multiple bered for his athletic ability, person - ality and charm. If you have any formation about this murder, please if you have information about this murder, call JSO or CrimeStop - call JSO Homicide at 630-2172 – or murder. pers. information about this murder, $6,5 00 Reward please call JSO Homicide at 630-2172 – or call call CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS where you can re - CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS where you can remain main anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Amber Bass Brandon Cory Gentry anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Name: Name: Errin Alexander Brooks This 22-year-old woman This 26-year-old father was Name: Info: Info: On April 15, 2015, the body was shot outside her home on found on the side of Picketville Jazmine Shelton Info: Name: of Errin Alexander Brooks, 17, was July 19, 2013. Detectives are Road on the Westside on August Jazmine, 13, was gunned Info: found in the back yard of a house looking for a light-colored car. 11, 2013, possibly a victim of hit down in her mother’s home on the by students on their way to a school CrimeStoppers offers $3,000 for and run. He was taken to a local Northside (along with her best friend bus stop near the intersection of information and $1,000 to recover hospital where he later died from Megan Simmons) in a drive-by Fourth Street and Clyde Drive. gun used in crime. his injuries. shooting spree August 10, 2013. A Neighbors told police they heard JSO Homicide at JSO Homicide at reward of $10,000 is offered for in - Notify: Notify: several gunshots about 9:30 p.m. 630-2171. 630-2171. formation leading to the arrest and the day before. If you have any in - conviction of those responsible. formation about this murder, please call JSO Holicide Michael E. Siegrist Leroy Jackson JSO Homicide at 630-2171. Detective Barker at 630-2172 – or call CrimeStoppers Name: Name: Notify: Siegrist, 34, was waiting This 18-year-old was found at 866-845-TIPS where you can remain anonymous Info: Info: and may be eligible for a cash reward. with a friend at the bus stop at murdered October 25, 2013, in the Megan Simmons Name: Jammes and Harlow Rd. on July 1000 block of Underhill Dr. at Megan, 14, was sleeping over 13, 2013, when a tall, thin black Info: John Decker Frazer Bruce Park in Arlington. The perpe - with her best friend Jazmine Shelton Name: man (about 6’2” in his 20s with This 54-year-old family man trator(s) were seen fleeing in an un - on the Northside when the two were Info: short hair) stole the friend’s known vehicle. No arrests have gunned down in a dry-by shooting and skilled physician was found purse. Siegrist intervened and the been made. spree August 10, 2013. A reward for floating in the St. Johns River on male shot and killed him. JSO Homicide at Septemb er 24, 1995, with a gunshot Notify: $10,000 is offered for information JSO Homicide at 630-2171. to the back of his head. Notify: leading to the arrest and conviction 630-2171. JSO Homicide at of those responsible Notify: 630-2171. JSO Homicide at 630-2171. Notify: Bobby Rowdell Chattic Nancy Canode Name: Name: Chattic, 48, was murdered in This 39-year-old mother was S herry Prather Willie James Jackson, Jr. Info: Info: Name: Name: his residence at 924 Children’s found stabbed to death on the morn - Prathe r, 43, wen t missing On October 14, 2009, Willie Info: Info: Way on December 12, 2009. He ing of March 3, 1981, in her Ponte from a nightclu b on October 11, and a friend were walking down 61st was a chef at such notable re stau - Vedra condo, 695 A1A South, 2011; her remains w ere found in a Street when two young men robbed rants as Rut h’s Chris Steak House, where she lived with her family. She wooded area in Northwest Jack - them. The friend managed to run River City Brewing Company and was last seen by her husband Ken sonville on November 12, 2011. away, but Willie was shot multiple Golden Corral. Canode. JS O Homicide at times and was dead when police ar - Notify: JSO Homicide at 904- St. Johns County Sheriff’s 630-2171. rived. JSO Homicide at Notify: Notify: Notify: 630-2171. Office at 904-824-8304. 630-2171. OCTOBER 2015 THE JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIM’S ADVOCATE • 11      

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RODNEY WALLACE DANIEL LENORD MAXX TREVOR FRANCIS PAUL BRASWELL BROWN CALDERIN CASSIDY VA# 6228 VA# 6229 VA# 6230 VA# 6231 Black male, 6’, 200 lbs. Black male, 5’ 9”, 180 lbs. White male, 6’ 4”, 160 lbs. White male, 6’, 145 lbs. DOB: 10/19/69 DOB: 4/9/82 DOB: 8/5/89 DOB: 8/16/81 Violation: Grand theft x3 Violation: Aggravated battery, Violation: Aggravated do - Violation: Domestic battery, pregnant victim mestic assault, child neglect criminal mischief

DANTE DESHAY JENNIFER LYNNE SHAVION DAR’YEE DANNY RAY CLARK CORDOVA COUNTS CRANE VA# 6232 VA# 6233 VA# 6234 VA# 6235 Black male, 6’, 150 lbs. White female, 5’ 7”, 175 lbs. Black female, 5’ 3”, 200 lbs. White male, 6’, 160 lbs. DOB: 6/26/88 DOB: 8/24/83 DOB: 3/8/91 DOB: 5/17/81 Violation: Possession of Violation: Child Neglect - Violation: Child abuse Violation: Burglary, DSP cocaine VOP x2

DEONTE LAMARCUS MARIO L. CANTRELL LAPATRICK LE’JON S. CULLERS DAVID DENKINS EDWARDS VA# 6236 VA# 6237 VA# 6238 VA# 6239 Black male, 6’ 1”, 159 lbs. Black male, 5’ 4”, 165 lbs. Black male, 5’ 11”, 155 lbs. Black male, 6’, 165 lbs. DOB: 6/1/95 DOB: 2/1/88 DOB: 11/2/90 DOB: 3/24/80 Violation: Escape Violation: Burglary Violation: Burglary, False ID, Violation: Sex offender, DSP failure to comply

SABRINA BRYANT JESSICA LYNN KALEB JAMARI DERRICK BERNARD HARRELL HARRIS HINES JOHNSON VA# 6243 VA# 6240 VA# 6241 VA# 6242 Black male, 5’ 8”, 190 lbs. White female, 5’ 5”, 220 lbs. White female, 5’ 3”, 100 lbs. Black male, 6’, 180 lbs. DOB: 11/1/87 DOB: 5/26/86 DOB: 6/11/87 DOB: 1/19/95 Violation: Aggravated Violation: VOP-False ID Violation: Domestic Battery, Violation: Domestic Battery verification, DSP Criminal mischief domestic assault

MAURICE LAMONT JOSEPH CECIL JACQUEMA AMY ELAINE JONES JORDAN LAURNET LUSTER VA# 6244 VA# 6245 VA# 6246 VA# 6247 Black male, 5’ 7”, 135 lbs. Black male, 6’ 3”, 179 lbs. Black male, 5’ 7”, 162 lbs. White female, 5’ 8,” 150 lbs. DOB: 1/28/91 DOB: 3/24/72 DOB: 1/1/84 DOB: 4/1/74 Violation: Aggravated Violation: Unnatural and Violation: Att. murder, armed Violation: Writ of Attach - assault/battery lascivious act robbery, GTA ment - Child Support

TIMOTHY LYNN CORNELIUS LAMONT ROBERT JOSEPH MARCUS WINDELL LYONS MANN PASANEN PRESHA VA# 6248 VA# 6249 VA# 6250 VA# 6251 White male, 5’ 9,” 160 lbs. Black male, 5’ 7”, 165 lbs. White male, 5’ 9”, 165 lbs. Black male, 5’ 8,” 170 lbs. DOB: 7/20/61 DOB: 5/6/81 DOB: 8/24/83 DOB: 5/8/91 Violation: Agg. assault Violation: Robbery Violation: Writ of bodily Violation: Grand theft auto w/deadly weapon attachment

TINA MAY LORENZO LAMONT JAMES CALVIN CURTIS SMITH STARKE THOMAS TOMPKINS, JR. VA# 6254 VA# 6252 VA# 6253 VA# 6255 Black male, 5’ 11”, 185 lbs. White female, 5’ 1”, 198 lbs. Black male, 5’ 4,” 155 lbs. Black male, 5’ 11”, 215 lbs. DOB: 6/4/72 DOB: 5/10/80 DOB: 9/23/90 DOB: 3/25/88 Violation: Aggravated battery Violation: False ID, DSP Violation: DSP Violation: Aggravated with deadly weapon, PFCF assault, PFCF

WANTED POSTERS TERMINOLOGY KEY CHRISTOPHER DERONTE AFDC – Aid for Dependent Children HO – Habitual Offender ROBERT VEAL RAKEEM WRIGHT Batt. – Battery LEO – Law Enforcement Officer VA# 6256 VA# 6257 CW – Concealed Weapon PCS – Possession of Controlled Substance Black male, 5’ 9”, 130 lbs. Black male, 5’ 8”, 165 lbs. Cont. Subs. – Controlled Substance PFCF – Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon DOB: 1/10/85 DOB: 4/24/93 Violation: False ID, DSP Violation: PFCF DLSR – Driver’s License Suspended or Revoked PT – Petit Theft Dom. Agg. Assault – Domestic Aggravated Assault TRAF. MDMA – Ecstasy Trafficking DSP – Dealing in Stolen Property Uttering – Forgery DW – Deadly Weapon VOP – Violation of Probation/Parole FA – Firearm WC – Worthless Check Fel – Felony Man.Del.Cocaine – Manufacturing and Delivering ON THE SIDE OF FTA – Failed to Appear Cocaine GT – Grand Theft VICTIMS !!

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What We Do CLAY COUNTY’S BUSTED MOST WANTED This featureture made possible Services offered by Sheriff Rick Beseler and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s participa - tion in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts.

  t  /PSNBOEZ #MWE +BDLTPOWJMMF '-  JOHN WARREN BROWER Each of us has a responsibility to help make our community safe, and aiding in the apprehension of Race: White Sex: Male those among us who choose to scoff at the law goes a long way in fulfilling that obligation. • Provide immediate crisis DOB: 4/9/1978 Ht: 5’ 11” Weight: 200 The citizens of Jacksonville thank all who have participated. intervention by assess - Violation: VOP DWLSR (Habitual Traffic Offender) ing the victims’ needs BILLY EDMOND BRAZZELL and implementing an THOMAS ANDREW DRAKOS  VA#: 6199 appropriate plan of ac - Featured: September 2015 Race: White Sex: Male tion. Arrested: September 2015 DOB: 11/15/1989 Ht: 5’ 1” Weight: 130 • Educate victims regard - Violation: Burglary, DSP Violation: DSP  ing criminal justice pro - ceedings and their

BRIAN DUANE KENNY rights as victims of JONATHAN WILLIAM FARRINGTON VA#: 6215 crime. Race: White Sex: Male Featured: September 2015 • Network our resources to DOB: 1/8/1983 Ht: 6’ 2” Weight: 185 Arrested: September 2015 provide the victim coun - Violation: Sale/Delivery of narcotics within 1000 ft. of a College Violation: Sale/Mfg/Del controlled substance   seling and/or support   groups, if needed.  JAMMIE KATHLEEN FULLER TIA JAPPE WILLIAMS • Accompany victims to Race: White Sex: Female VA#: 6226 court proceedings. This Featured: September 2015 DOB: 4/3/1990 H t: 5’ 6” Weight: 13E5 D includes pretrial hear - TUR Arrested: September 2015 VioClationA: Sale/DPelivery of a Controlled Substance ings, trials, depositions, Violation: Felony petit theft meetings with prosecu - tors and injunction hear - AARON ANTHONY JACKSON FLAVIS JOE BARNARD ings. Race: Black Sex: Male VA#: Baker County  DOB: 8/31/1984 Ht: 6’ 1” Weight: 165 Featured: September 2015 • Act as a liaison between victims and prosecu - Violation: Burglary of a Dwelling/Grand Theft Arrested: September 2015 tors, law enforcement Violation: Possession/sale of cocaine and the media. SARAH ALAYNA LEE RAYMOND LEON CALLEY III • Assist victims in creating Race: White Sex: Female VA#: Clay County an effective impact DOB: 1/1/1993 Ht: 5’ 3” Weight: 120 statement to the court. Violation: VOP Possession of Controlled Substance Featured: September 201 5 Arrested: September 2015 • Assist victims in applying  Violation: Grand theft for victims’ compensa -   tion. CHRISTIAN COLE TREADWAY    Race: White Sex: Male  LINDA SUE LUCAS • Assist victims in publiciz - DOB: 4/29/1994 Ht: 6’ 1” Weight: 160 VA#: Clay County ing rewards for un - Violation: VOP Attempted Robbery Featured: September 2015 solved murders and Arrested: September 2015 missing persons. Violation: VOP DUI with Serious Bodily Injury x2 • Publish a monthly news - LINDSAY MICHELLE WILSON  paper that prints crime Race: White Sex: Female PATRICIA RHODEN MARTIN victims’ stories, pictures DOB: 8/10/1988 Ht: 5’ 4” Weight: 215 VA#: Clay County  of unsolved murder vic - Violation: Grand Theft Auto Featured: September 2015  tims, missing persons, Arrested: September 2015 wanted criminals and Violation: Armed robbery much more. Call the CCSO at (904) 213-6031 today!

LORETTA LYNN RUD D Volunteer Opportunities: VA#: Clay County • Delivering our Victims’ Featured: Se ptember 2015 Advocate newspapers Arrested: Sep tember 2015 Violation: VOP DWLSR (Habitual Offender) • Clerical assistance  • Research and news-  GEORGE DILLON AMERSON paper writing VA#: Nassau County • Fundraisers Featured: September 2015 Arrested: September 2015 • Posting flyers for missing Violation: Grand theft, Burglary, DSP persons and unsolved  murders  • Special events JORDAN MARTINEZ VA#: Nassau County Featured: September 2015 Arrested: September 2015 Violation: Sale/Del controlled substance

   

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NASSA U COUNTY’S BRADFO RD COUNTY’S

MOST WANTED MOST WANTED

Sheriff Bill Leeper and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of the Sheriff Gordon Smith and the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s participa - of the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s tion in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. CHRIS MORGAN AARO N DIDO N Race: White Sex: Male Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 3/12/1969 Ht: 6’ 2” Weight: 260 DOB: 3/17/1982 Ht: 5’ 11” Weight: 160 Violation: GT, Armed Burglary Violation: Felony FTA Habitual DWLSR Warrant issued: 8/31/2015  TYRONE L. COBB ERIC GUNTER Race: Black Sex: Male Race: White Sex: M ale DOB: 7/3/1977 Ht: 5’ 10” Weight: 180 DOB: 5/27/1977 Ht: 6’ Weight: 152 Violation: Resisting arrest, Flee LEO Violation: Felony VOP Battery on person over 65 Jeffrey H. Tomack, MHSA, NHA Warrant issued: 4/10/2015 Administrator MATTHEW THOMPSON AMY PASTERNAK 730 COLLEGE STREET Race: White Sex: Male Race: White Sex: Female JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204 DOB: 5/27/1987 Ht: 5’ 7” Weight: 185 DOB: 6/1/1990 Ht: 5’ 5” Weight: 115 TEL: (904) 358-6711 Violation: GT, Burglary Violation: Felony F TA drug charg es FAX: (904) 358-6499 Warrant issued: 7/27/2015 CHEYANNE ROSEBERRY DAMIAN S. TREADWAY, JR. [email protected] Race: Black Sex: Male Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 3/4/1994 Ht: 5’ 9” Weight: 160 DOB: 6/3/1996 Ht: 5’ Weight: 120 Violation: Grand Theft Auto x2. Violation: DSP Warrant issued: 7/10/2015 STEVE WILLIAMS DARREN SMITH Race: Black Sex: Male Race: Black Sex: Male P.O.P.S. DOB: 9/11/1977 Ht: 5’ 8” Weight: 145 DOB: 1/27/1987 Ht: 6’ 1” Weight: 150 Violation: Sale of Cocaine. Violation: Felony FTA Habitual DWLSR The Justice Coalition Warrant issued: 2/16/2014 appreciates the supportpp of its Positively Outrageous TIMOTHY HEPLER TIMOTHY WILLIAMS Partners Race: White Sex: Male Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 1/7/1983 Ht: Weight: DOB: 1/4/1978 Ht: 5’ 5” Weight: 178 ACS Security Systems Violation: Burglary, GT Auto Violation: Felony FTA on Habitual DWLSR Warrant issued: 8/31/2015 Lou Webber Tires Miller Electric Call the NCSO at 1-855-725-2632 today! Call the BCSO at (904) 966-2276 today! Buck Autrey

    WW Gay Mechanical All Wanted pictures / information listed on Contractors, Inc. BAKER COUNTY’S pages 13 - 15 are submitted by the indicated Sheriff’s Offices appro ximately two weeks MOST WANTED before the Victims’ Advocate goes to press. WHERE YOU Sheriff Joey Dobson and the Baker County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of the CAN FIND THE Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s participa - tion in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. ST. JOHNS COUNTY’S

STEVEN MICHAEL BURRIDGE MOST WANTED City Hall Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 1/7/1969 Ht: Weight: Sheriff David Shoar and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of City Hall Annex     the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s partic - Violation: Drug Possession, Sale of Controlled Substance ipation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. Jacksonville DOMINGO LOPEZ APRIL MAY DANIELS Public Libraries Race: Hispanic Sex: Male Race: White Sex: Female Police Memorial Building

DOB: 4/5/19 25 Ht: 6’ Weight: DOB: 5/9/1972 Ht: 5’ 7” Weight: 115 Sonny’s Real Pit Violation: Failure to Appear Violation: FTA DUI, Alcohol/Drugs x3 in 10 years Bar-B-Q

KRISTEN L. MAERZ Office Depot ANEISHIA ANN GRIER The Race: White Sex: Female Race: Black Sex: Female Most Major DOB: 4/7/1966 Ht: 5’ 8” Weight: DOB: 8/3/1983 Ht: 5’ 4” Weight: 130 Violation: DWLS, Larceny, Hit and Run Violation: Grand theft Downtown Buildings Jenkins Quality Barbeque GEORGE M. SCHLARBAUM RUFUS SYRANZY HILL (all locations) Race: White Sex: Male Race: Black Sex: Male Jacksonville Area: DOB: 5/18/1972 Ht: Weight: DOB: 11/11/1982 Ht: 5’ 7” Weight: 189 Violation: Battery Violation: Grand theft, motor vehicle (select locations) Larry’s Giant Subs

Call the BCSO at (904) 259-2231 today! AARON WALLACE LYDECKER Gate Food Posts Race: White Sex: Male Firehouse Subs DOB: Ht: Weight: 9/24/1980 5’ 7” 240 Famous Amos Restaurants Violation: FTA Possession of cocaine McDonald’s Restaurants If you are a victim of domestic abuse, ALEXANDER PATR ICK K OWALSK I Wal-Mart there IS help for you. Call this 24-hour Race: White Sex: Male Green Cove Springs: DOB: 2/23/1980 Ht: 6’ Weight: 227 (select locations) Violation: VOP Grand theft, motor vehicle Green Cove City Hall hotline to receive help day or night WAYMON LEE STEVENS Clay Co. Sheriff’s Office 1-800-500-1119 Race: Black Sex: Male Clay County Admin. Bldg. DOB: 1/17/1973 Ht: 5’ 10” Weight: 220 And Violation: FTA Aggravated battery, Cocaine possession, Middleburg: ON THE SIDE DWLSR McDonald’s   OF V ICTIMS !! Call the SJSO at (904) 824-8304 today!

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