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AVAILABLE ONLINE 24/7 OCTOBER 2014 www.justicecoalition.org Volume 20 • Number 7 • FREE Refusal to Her near-death testify experience

By Jay Howell brought life Can the victim of a crime By Lisa Root simply refuse to testify in a criminal court proceed- She’s a store owner and a business woman. She’s a ing because reliving the lady and what some would admiringly call a diva. She’s a horrible experiences of the mother and a friend. She is a contributor to the community criminal act in court would and a survivor of domestic violence. be too painful? Fifteen years ago, Sylvia Treasures could not have In 1985 the defendant was tried in a imagined being where she is today. She had moved to Miami courtroom and convicted of first Jacksonville, Florida, from California to seek a new begin- degree murder, armed sexual battery ning in life after a rocky start to adulthood. She gave birth Sylvia Treasures and armed kidnapping. The sixteen- to a son her senior year of high school, still graduating with a GPA of 4.0, and within a couple of years had fallen friends to live 3,000 miles away knowing only her, must year-old victim, her friend, also sixteen, truly love her and want their marriage to be successful, and a twenty-year-old acquaintance in love with and married a man she believed was a loving and suitable fit for her life. too. drove together to the beach near Key Bis- This success was not to be. cayne. After parking the car and sharing After a few months, Sylvia discovered her courtship with him had been tainted by his secret relationship with Sylvia and her husband both worked and became in- a bottle of wine, the young people were volved in the community through a growing Westside approached by the defendant. Imper- another woman. So she made the decision to pack her be- longings and move with her young son across the coun- church. “Right living” did not change the person her hus- sonating a police officer, the defendant band was, though. Despite all he had left behind in Cali- pulled out a baseball bat and forced the try to live with the grandparents who had raised her as a little girl in her parents’ absence. fornia, his desire for other women came with him, and for twenty-year-old male to walk back to his Sylvia that meant more heartbreak and lots of questions. vehicle. The defendant struck the young However, the idea of Sylvia’s move did not sit well with her husband. Unwilling to be left behind, he con- He answered her questions with lies, mental and emo- man across the back of his head with the tional abuse, physical abuse, and a near-fatal episode. baseball bat and continued to beat him. vinced Sylvia he was sorry for cheating and wanted to make their life together work; he was coming to Florida “If a man hits you once, he isn’t going to stop,” she He died from his injuries. said. “The first time a man ever puts his hands on you The defendant then kidnapped one with her. As much as she wanted to remove herself from the issues, Sylvia desired a successful married life and should be the very last time...if he sees you stay and for- of the sixteen-year-old young women, give him, it’s easy for him to do it again and again.” threatened her at gun- and knife-point, family, so she said yes. In her mind, anyone who would and raped her twice. He told her if she uproot his life and leave behind so many family and Treasures... Continued on page 4 called the police he would kill her and her family. When he left, she called the police. The defendant was tried and con- Human trafficking crime organization victed, sentenced to death for the mur- der, and given life in prison for the armed sexual crimes and kidnapping. dismantled Although the defendant’s convictions and sentences were initially affirmed by ORLANDO, Fla.—The Orlando their release. The defendants adver- Florida courts, after twenty years, the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation ATTORNEY GENERAL tised the females on prostitution web- defendant was granted a new sentencing (MBI), The Florida Department of Law sites and transported them to locations hearing before a new judge when it was AM ONDI Enforcement (FDLE), and Florida Attor- PFLORIDA OFFICE OFB THE ATTORNEY GENERAL in Central Florida to commit acts of discovered that the original trial court ney General Pam Bondi’s Office of State- prostitution. Female victims were re- judge requested the State, without the wide Prosecution recently announced peatedly provided narcotics, includ- presence of the defense attorney, to pre- that charges have been filed and arrest felony and 10 misdemeanor arrests, for ing cocaine and heroin, and were not pare the sentencing order. warrants have been issued against three crimes such as robbery, sexual battery, allowed to leave the residence unless The sixteen-year-old sexual assault Central Florida defendants for human battery, child abuse, cocaine posses- they were escorted by one of the de- victim was eighteen when she initially trafficking for commercial sexual ac- sion, and other charges. His associates, fendants. Several of the victims were testified at the defendant’s trial. She is tivity, human trafficking for labor and James Bernard King (DOB 05/03/64), threatened and beaten by Rawles and now approximately forty-five years old services, and deriving support from the and Wilbert Shaver (DOB 01/06/53), King. and refused to testify again at the new proceeds of prostitution. were also charged with human traf- MBI requests that anyone with addi- sentencing proceeding. Based on her “Human trafficking is an abhorrent ficking and other charges related to this tional information related to this human refusal to testify, the State filed a mo- crime, and thanks to this collabora- investigation. sex trafficking investigation please con- tion to have her declared unavailable as tive effort, the Orlando area men have These charges are a result of an tact MBI at 407-836-9701 or Crimeline at a witness and to allow her former trial been arrested for their role in an alleged MBI investigation. The investigation 407-423-TIPS. testimony to be read to the jury in lieu of human trafficking organization,” Bondi revealed that Rawles was actively re- The Metropolitan Bureau of Investi- her live testimony at the new sentencing said. cruiting female prisoners from Lowell gation is a multi-agency Narcotics, Vice proceeding. Richard Rawles (DOB 06/08/39), Correctional Institution State Prison for and Organized Crime Law Enforce- Testify... Continued on page 4 was at the center of the investigation. Women in Ocala, Fla., and was trans- ment Task Force assigned to Orange He is a violent career criminal, with 47 porting those women to Orlando after and Osceola Counties. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in articles submitted by monthly and/or pe- The Justice Coalition is a grass roots, non-profit (501(c)3), non-partisan organization that operates on contri- riodic contributors to the Victims’ Advocate butions, proceeds from fundraising events and newspaper advertisements, etc. Please help us continue our newspaper do not necessarily reflect the advocacy for innocent victims of violent crime in NE Florida. Visit our website at www.justicecoalition.org, or views of the Justice Coalition. OCTOBER 2014 call (904)783-6312The Jus to seet howice you C cano beali a partt ofio thisn’s vital service.Victims’ Advocate • 1 The war is still raging

enough to try them. Anyone could pur- From the Director chase them; even children. That is, until Florida’s Attorney General, Pam Bondi, by Ann Dugger began cracking down on the sellers. Ms. Bondi teamed up with law en- forcement all over the State to make a Several months ago, the Victims’ Ad- clean sweep, raiding stores that sell this vocate featured a story on the strides and other synthetic drugs and making made in the State of Florida with re- gards to the war on synthetic drugs. The importance of this fight is indescribable TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE because the target for sales of these drugs is our children and these drugs “Synthetic drugs FACTS” are deadly. — SEE Page 7 OF THIS EDITION When my children were little, tricky sellers of drugs were putting LSD on backs of stamps and selling them near it a crime to sell them to minors or any- that campaign today? The streets are schools to children who would lick the one else. The Fox News conglomerate full of drugs and students are finding stamps and have strong reactions to the did a full story on their efforts, show- more and more creative ways to carry drug—some ending up addicted, in ing where the drugs were displayed as and even sell drugs in the corridors hospitals and even in morgues. Laws well as stored, and how easy it was to and on playgrounds of schools. I spoke We must set have made tougher penalties for those purchase them. Today, Ms. Bondi said about this in my column last month as our children up who would attempt to sell any drugs on the show, only unscrupulous store my concern for child safety in school for success and we within 1,000 feet of a school. owners still house and sell the synthetic grows. must hold account- Nowadays, though, criminals are drugs. They are usually sold in a back Maybe it is time to rejuve- able those in positions creating new forms of drugs and pack- room, out of public view. As new and nate the anti-drug awareness of authority to provide education aging them to appeal to young teens, dangerous synthetic drugs are manu- program. School teachers and stu- and alternatives. Too many adults such as the synthetic drugs, Scooby factured, the list of Schedule I and II il- dents, as well as parents, need to are a part of this drug culture and too Snacks and Cotton Candy. These are legal drugs grows longer and the fight know what is going on in the world of many children are following suit. Par- dangerous knock-off versions of mari- continues. drugs and how classrooms and individ- ents are losing children to drugs that juana and LSD and were being sold The original war on drugs is still in uals can be affected. Teachers need to can kill them the first time they ever “over the counter” in convenience high gear across the nation. The anti- be knowledgeable about what the stu- try them. Let’s raise our voices together stores all over Florida. They bear the drug campaign, Just Say No, achieved dents are dealing with, how to identify loud enough for lawmakers and educa- picture of the popular cartoon face of considerable success in schools, educat- the drugs, and the clever ways some tors to hear. And let us keep them raised Scooby Doo and were displayed in plain ing children on drugs and their danger- have to disseminate these dangerous until our schools…our children…are view of anyone who might be curious ous, life-altering effects. But where is chemicals. safe.

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2 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate OCTOBER 2014 To Protect and Serve Our monthly recognition for the best of the best Civilian Employee of the Month Corrections Officer of the Month Jennie Denmark Gevonnia M. Thurman

Jennie Denmark, RN, Infection Control Nurse for the Health Corrections Officer Gevonnia Thurman, Prison Programs Services Division, covering the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, the Unit, is recognized for her work in handling program schedules Montgomery Correctional Center and the Community Transition for inmates housed at Montgomery Correctional Center, focused Center. This is a demanding job due to the thousands of inmates specifically on helping to reduce recidivism. “G” (as she is called) housed in the three facilities and to the risk for serious transmit- assisted with redevelopment of the internal website used for table diseases such as tuberculosis, influenza, meningitis and scheduling, following which she trained fellow officers on its use MRSA – all could easily be spread among the inmate population. to help get inmates in the programs geared towards their needs. Dealing with diseases of this nature requires constant surveillance, She meets with inmates in each dorm several times a week, en- testing the high-risk population and proper courses of treatment couraging them to enroll in courses, then she follows up with in- for the affected population, plus all the work required to prevent structors to ensure everything is running efficiently. outbreaks. “G” has been a key player in the success of several programs within the Department of Correc- Nurse Denmark has been very helpful regarding occupational exposures to blood-borne patho- tions. “Thinking for a Change” is offered at the jail, prison and the Community Transition Center, an gens. As first responders, patrol officers and correctional officers frequently have contact with blood “integrated, cognitive behavior change program for offenders...” (Source: National Institute of Correc- and have a higher risk of getting infected with HIV and Hepatitis C viruses. Jennie makes sure tests tions website) This 9- to 13-week program is taught by DOC staff members, the curriculum designed are done in a timely manner and that officers are properly notified of the results. She also educates to address cognitive self-change, social and problem solving skills – and more importantly to reduce them on infectious diseases. recidivism among revolving-door inmates. Jennie has worked with DOC Staff to conduct tuberculosis and influenza testing, as well as testing Retired Sgt. Barbara Weber said, “With the start of the first class Thinking 4 Change (T4C) it was for other types of infectious diseases an inmate may be carrying. During flu season she ensures that evident that [Gevonnia’s] instructor skills and classroom presence had a huge impact on the class. high risk individuals are properly immunized, that potential cases are tested, and that confirmed pa- The respect the inmates gave her and the knowledge she imparted to them made them change their tients are isolated from the rest of the inmate population while they receive treatment. behaviors.” This change in behavior was evident in the inmates’ contact logs. Prior to the class several She also chairs the Infection Control Committee for the JSO and is a member of the Duval County inmates were constantly being written up on disciplinary reports, but while attending the 25 classes TB Coalition. for this program, they received NONE. Even after the class was complete, with the exception of one Through her organizational contacts and research, Jennie constantly learns new information about inmate, no more had incidents while at the facility. The first class to graduate from the program at the various infectious diseases, and she then educates the Health Services staff on these issues. prison was comprised of six males, followed by a class of ten males and a class of six female graduates Chief of Health Services Al Diaz commended Jennie “for displaying an absolute commitment to from the Community Transition Center. her mission, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that inmates at risk are identified, diagnosed, Sgt. Weber also stated, “Several inmates have commented to me about what a positive and helpful treated and followed up even when they return to their communities…” officer she is and how much they think she has helped.” Parents of incarcerated individuals have com- mented on Officer Thurman’s work and how much she has worked to assist individuals in setting up Police Supervisor of the Month treatment once they have left the facility. Sheriff Rutherford said, “Thank you for being Community Focused, for striving to implement these J.C. LaDue programs and innovative ideas in order to reduce recidivism in Jacksonville.” Sergeant J.C. LaDue, assigned to the Patrol and Enforcement Police Officer of the Month Division Offender Tracking Unit, is recognized for his leadership and assistance he provided with several Human Trafficking inves- tigations. He was a unit supervisor of the Crime Free Multi-Hous- Christopher J. Rodriquenz ing program, which is part of patrol. This unit routinely assisted JSO’s Integrity and Special Investigations Unit and the FBI Crimes Zone 2 Officer Chris Rodriquenz is recognized for his work in Against Children Task Force with Human Trafficking investiga- April that led to the arrest of an armed convicted felon following tions. At LaDue’s direction his squad aggressively patrolled the a dispute. He responded to a gas station on Atlantic Boulevard city’s hotels and motels where sex traffickers commonly operate to take a statement from two victims regarding a lover’s quarrel and provided invaluable intelligence to both agencies. In addition, that happened at a different location. Investigation revealed the J.C. and his squad worked closely with hotel and motel operators who also provided information that suspect was in a dispute with his girlfriend of six months and her assisted with cases of this nature. male friend. The girlfriend explained she had spent the night at In May, while investigators interviewed a young adult who was a victim of Human Trafficking, the house of the male friend and his wife, and when later the sus- they learned the trafficker was traveling in a vehicle in the area with two additional victims. Investiga- pect yelled at her about it and pushed her to the ground, she had tors contacted J.C. and provided him with the limited information they had about the trafficker, the called her friends to help. victims who were with him, the vehicle they were in and the last place they had been seen. J.C. quickly The wife attempted to calm the suspect over the phone then devised a tactical plan, deployed his squad members, and within a short time the suspect vehicle was asked her husband to go to his house and attempt to reason with him. The argument continued at the located in Jacksonville, the trafficker was detained and the two additional victims were rescued. suspect’s house, and the male victim stated he saw two guns, a BB gun and a black semi-automatic Following the arrest of the trafficker, LaDue directed additional investigative efforts at the crime firearm. The suspect shot his girlfriend six times with a BB gun then put the semi-automatic firearm scene that led to the discovery and seizure of several critical pieces of evidence which led to the ar- against the side of the male victim’s neck and threatened to kill him. When the victims tried to call rest of the trafficker on state felony charges and subsequently on federal Human Trafficking charges. 911, the suspect threatened to kill both of them if they didn’t hang up, so they complied and went to a Between December 2013 and May 2014, J.C. has assisted the Crimes Against Children Task Force with nearby gas station to call police. obtaining six federal indictments for Human Trafficking and other related charges, and his squad has Searching for the suspect, Chris went to his home at 3:45 a.m. and saw the suspect leave his resi- had a part in the recovery of at least three juvenile victims and numerous adult victims of Human dence. Seeing police, he quickly turned back inside. Using proper safety procedures, Chris talked the Trafficking. suspect out of his residence and took him into custody without incident. He was also determined to Lt. Scott Dingee, who oversees JSO’s Integrity Unit said, “Sgt. LaDue is adept at recognizing the locate the firearm used in the incident, especially when it was confirmed the suspect was a convicted signs of sex trafficking and he immediately contacts task force members so that investigators can re- felon. The secret word is trust. He and Sgt. Rick Valentine obtained a warrant to search the residence, spond. Because of his leadership and superior abilities, his squad has been a crucial asset in the fight and seized the following: Two firearms (one used in the offense, the other stolen); 405 grams of pow- against domestic sex trafficking in Jacksonville.” der cocaine; 495 grams of marijuana; 100 grams of bath salts; paraphernalia; and $920 in cash. Lt. Keith Clement stated, “Officer Rodriquenz is to be commended for his exceptional investigative efforts, coordination, and dedication to apprehend and arrest an armed drug dealer and convicted Reserve Officers of the Month felon.” Sheriff Rutherford said, “Chris, this is some great work! You certainly represent the Sheriff’s Office Core Values of Community Focused and Always Improving.” Mike S. Griffin and Corrections Supervisor of the Month Murray R. Kramer Reservists Mike Griffin and Murray Kramer are honored for Richard W. Long, Jr. assisting with the apprehension of two burglary suspects consid- ered to be armed and dangerous. In May both officers were work- Sgt. Richard Long, Procurement and Prisons Industries su- ing a Romeo assignment in Zone 4 on the Westside. (JSO Reserve pervisor, is responsible for the oversight of inmate labor in the Unit implemented Romeo assignments in 2012, using reserve of- Montgomery Correctional Center’s supply warehouse, mattress ficers as backup and to assist patrol with transporting suspects.) factory and Prison Industries Unit. He also coordinates the annual Officers were dispatched to a residence near 103rd Street where a projections for needed supplies such as inmate clothing, linens person was shot at by an unknown individual. and bedding, and manages the silk-screening operations where Griffin The victim stated that when he arrived home and saw a all inmate clothing items are printed with DOC lettering (using white Ford Expedition parked in his driveway, he immediately trustee labor). During 2013 this process saved more than $10,000 checked his outdoor property to make sure nothing had been by printing more than 16,600 pieces of clothing in-house, and 4,024 taken and then went inside his home. A short time later a young mattresses with integrated pillows were produced with a savings male walked through the yard, and apologized for parking in his of more than $50,000. driveway. The victim went inside to get his keys to move his car, Long is honored for organizing and assisting with the launch of a new prison program called “A and when he returned the man had driven through his lawn and New Leash on Life” that teaches inmates how to train dogs using positive reinforcement techniques. backed the vehicle up to his neighbor’s house. He then walked Even though this assignment was outside his normal responsibilities, Rick jumped at the opportunity to his backyard trying to get the tag number. Returning to his to manage a unique program that certainly could have many challenges. He toured several local state driveway, he noticed a second male standing on his neighbor’s prisons to see how they were handling day-to-day operations with their canine programs and met back patio, standing in a shooting stance with his hands pointed with First Coast No More Homeless Pets and the Jay King Dog Academy to learn about the benefits toward him. Hearing a loud bang that sounded like a gunshot, he of these programs. went inside and called 911. These benefits include providing shelter dogs with basic obedience training to improve their Zone 4 officers responded, cleared the neighbor’s residence adoptability (thus reducing their likelihood to be euthanized), and inmates are taught how to train the and confirmed it had been burglarized. While investigating, pa- dogs using positive reinforcement techniques. The goal is to have all dogs immediately adopted. The trol established a perimeter in the area of the incident, and this benefits of this program are not just for the dogs; the stress of incarceration can be difficult and train- is where Murray and Mike got involved. They were stationed in ing these dogs improves the mental health of the inmates thus reducing discipline issues. Inmates also Kramer front of the Dollar General store in the 9100 Block of 103rd Street. learn valuable life skills, including teamwork, responsibility, patience and job skills relating to canine At that time the Air Unit spotted the suspects running toward the care and training. The first class of dogs graduated in July, the second in August. Dollar General store. Mike and Murray heard the radio transmission Supervisor Lt. Jason Rogers said, “Richard has worked tirelessly to incorporate the care and train- from the JSO Air Unit and intercepted one of the suspects running northbound on 103rd Street near ing of the dogs without negatively impacting the regular operations of our facility. It is hard to de- the entrance to the Dollar General Store. The two took the suspect into custody without incident. The scribe, but introducing dogs into a secured correctional facility to be cared for, live with and be trained second suspect ran to the rear of the vehicle and was detained by another responding unit. Mike and by inmates is a very complicated task. These types of programs show how our staff truly cares about Murray transported one of the suspects to headquarters for interview by detectives and returned to the citizens incarcerated in our institutions and understand that it is our responsibility to make an ef- the scene to assist the K-9 Unit with an article search and to transport the second suspect involved in fort to rehabilitate them so they return to our communities in a better state then when they came in.” the case. Detectives charged the suspects with Armed Burglary and Aggravated Assault. Sheriff Rutherford said, “Rick, thank you for your leadership and for overseeing this program. I Reserve Lt. Christopher Newsom said, “The courage and actions of these two officers directly know it has done great things for not only the inmates, but for the dogs enrolled in the program. Keep affected the capture and arrest of two dangerous criminals, giving little thought of the dangers sur- up the good work!” Rick was previously recognized last December as Corrections Supervisor for his rounding this incident. Both officers, collaborating as team players with the other units, were success- work at the jail prior to his lateral move to the prison. ful in the apprehension of these suspects without injury or further incident.” OCTOBER 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 3 Testify... Continued from page 1

When she appeared before the trial court declared “unavailable” if he or she persists in October 2014 • Volume 20, Issue 7 prior to the defendant’s new sentencing pro- refusing to testify. She told the court the case Founder Website Management ceeding, she testified that, although she under- had affected her for the past thirty years; it con- Ted M. Hires, Sr. websessionshosting.com stood the trial court could order her to testify, tinued to affect her emotionally and mentally, Larry Cohen hold her in contempt of court for refusing to tes- and if she testified it would take her back to Executive Director tify, and fine and incarcerate her for her refusal, a place she was not willing to go. The appel- Ann Dugger Executive Board she would continue to refuse. She explained late court found this evidence sufficient for the Editor Roger Delaney, Board Chair to the judge that she simply could not and court to declare her “unavailable” and to admit Lisa Root Scott Adams, Treasurer would not testify due to the mental and emo- her former trial testimony. Todney Bynes, Secretary tional stress and the effect of the proceedings. Accordingly, the State’s petition was granted Victim Services Robert Bracewell She explained the emotional toll the events of and the case remanded to the trial court with Practitioner Chris Butler that evening had on her and her life and how instructions that the judge should re-examine Lysa Telzer Kathy Cold she could not subject herself to reliving those the issue of her unavailability under the correct Scott McGee Ken Jefferson events again after so many years. standard. The case is State v. Roberts and was Bookkeeper/Office Stephen Joost The trial judge denied the State’s motion to decided by the 3rd District Court of Appeals on John Kirkland declare her “unavailable” and refused to per- April 30, 2014. Manager mit the state to read her former testimony. The Tom Murta Jo Wilson appellate court declared the judge’s decision to Jay Howell, a Jacksonville attorney, has been Sheriff John Rutherford Financial Support be clear error. Finding that the trial court mis- a State Prosecutor, a US Senate Investigator and Michael A. Rutledge applied the law, the appellate court ruled that the founder of the National Center for Missing and Coordinator Larry M. Ward the trial judge incorrectly focused his attention Exploited Children. He represents crime victims in Rebecca Dugger Lou Webber on her ability to testify rather than her refusal civil claims for damages and advocates for the legal Administrative Charles Wilson to testify. Florida law allows a witness to be rights of all victims. Assistant Lynn Boone Public Relations Treasures... McCormick Agency, Inc. Continued from page 1 The Justice Coalition was founded in 1995, when one man’s priorities were changed. Ted Hires was the average businessman working 60 to 80 Sylvia reached out for help, but was encour- together on and off for nearly a year after that, hours a week and looking out for himself until the day when he and his aged to stay in her marriage and make it work but something was different. She had found

staff were robbed at gunpoint. As a victim of crime, Ted found the criminal as a devoted Christian. She grasped the concept strength. And that strength compelled her to justice system worked harder for the criminal than the victim. As a result of his experience, Ted formed a (501(c)(3)), non-profit organization, Justice and longed for its reality, but understood it leave...this time, for good. Coalition, which continues Ted’s mission of assisting innocent victims of takes two. Not everyone wants to be helped, she One Wednesday night he slapped Sylvia

violent crime in the Fourth Judicial court system. realized. But in spite of all her prayers and her while she was driving her family to Bible Study. Since 1995, the Justice Coalition has been fighting crime every step efforts, had God let her down? Her son cried out from the back seat, “My mama

of the way. Fugitives captured are through a partnership with local law A few days after making the bold decision always be so nice to you and you be so mean!” enforcement agencies, the media, and citizen involvement. to leave her husband and living under threat of That was it. She and her son got out of the car The Justice Coalition’s murder for doing so, Sylvia received a visitor at at a ‘‘traffic light and made their way to a store her job, working at the Stockton St. Mary Ann’s where she called police. Back at home in the care

Victims’Advocate Chicken her grandfather owned. The sound of of a female officer, she was given shelter infor- A free newspaper supporting victims’ rights and published monthly by the Justice Coalition, her husband’s kind voice and sweet talk min- mation with a warning. Inc. The opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily those of the Justice Coali- tion’s Victims’ Advocate or the Justice Coalition. The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate gled with her hope to work things out, as well as “If you are coming back here, don’t waste my welcomes both editorial and photographic submission, but they cannot be returned. Please her need for transportation, and before she could time,” she said. “Too many times I come back to ‘‘ allow six weeks for a response to submitted works. Calendar information is welcome but change her mind, she was getting into their only see the woman leaving in a body bag.” must be submitted one month in advance of the event. ©Copyright 2014, The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate. All rights reserved. car and heading home. Only this time, her hope for change was quickly squelched as they drove The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate makes every effort to verify the information contained within; however, it assumes no responsibility for claims of advertisers. Should off and his hand connected hard with her face, the publication be responsible for a reporting error, it will use twice the amount of space making her a bloody mess. He yelled at her that The first time a man ever puts his to print a correction. Advertising rates and information are available upon request. The this was it—he was going to kill her. He spelled Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate retains the right to refuse questionable or offensive hands on you should be the advertising as deemed by the publication and will not be held liable for false claims by an out his maniacal plan to end her life as he drove advertiser(s). Advertiser purchases right of publication only. to the darkened area of McCoy’s Creek Road. very last time. All correspondence to the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate should be sent to: Sylvia sat in sheer terror as the husband of Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate her youth was suddenly fixated on killing her. — Sylvia Trasures 1935 Lane Ave., South, Suite 1 • Jacksonville, Florida 32210 He pulled over to the side of the road near the Phone: (904) 783-6312 • Fax: (904) 783-4172 [email protected] creek and, grabbing the steering wheel’s locking The Justice Coalition’s Objectives device, known as “The Club,” ran around to the Sylvia and her son filled up a garbage bag passenger side. She thought quickly to jump to with clothes and left with the officer. Days later, • To be available for innocent victims of violent crime the driver’s seat and drive off, but he was too she was at Hubbard House, Jacksonville’s bat- • To educate the general public on criminal justice issues quick. He was at the passenger’s side in sec- tered women’s shelter, where they remained • To be pro-active in the fight against crime onds, pulling her out of the car as she screamed six months, allowing her to save money for her for help. The last thing she saw as she raised her own place. Her husband went to jail, but was Advertising Deadline hands to shield her head was his enraged face released and sentenced to anger management The deadline for advertising copy for the and the club poised above her head. classes. Neither of them ever looked back. In that split second, she called silently upon Today Sylvia is a force to be reckoned with. November 2014 Edition of the the God she knew. “Lord, please don’t let me She discovered her value and refuses to let JUSTICE COALITION’S die like this.” The next few seconds seemed an anyone alter that again. Her greatest hope is VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE eternity of darkness and silence. The next thing to empower women by helping them realize she saw astounded her. their worth and the love of the One who created is October 10, 2014. “I opened my eyes with my hands over my them. She believes valuing and loving oneself is head wondering when the blow was coming. I the key to avoiding abusive relationships. saw my husband on his knees crying. 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The rules are simple: though he had been in and out of jail over the too, can overcome and that there is truly life 1. Find the word. years for abusing her. Somehow they stayed after domestic violence. 2. Telephone the Justice Coalition office 783-6312. 3. The first person who telephones the correct Secret Word wins a Gift Certificate to Sonny’s Real Pit Barbeque Restaurant. 4. You can only win once in a twelve month period. For more information on the Justice Coalition, Call 904-783-6312 or... SO START SEARCHING!

Exclusions: no persons employed by the Justice Coalition, Sonny’s, nor their families are eligible. Text JUSTICE to 84464 4 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate OCTOBER 2014 Contractors – Builders – Truck and Industrial Repairs AREA Looking for the right place to find Intern Program RESOURCE 6-, 12-, 24-Volt Motors – Alternators – Starters Look no further at the SAO (ServicesGUID listed are provided freeE of charge, Viking Auto Electric Air, Inc. or have income-based scheduling) Full service shop – from A to Z Classics, too We do wire repairs Homicide Support/ Advocacy 36 years of experience – BBB approved Compassionate Families 354-0007, 721-3326 4521 Sunbeam Road • Mon-Fri 8-5 Victim Services Center • 630-6300 Tel: 904/731-5065 • Fax: 904/731-7911 Jax. Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate A+ Shop www.vikingautoelectric.com 630-1764 (L-R) Judges Mallory Cooper, James Daniel, and Angela Cox talking with Families of Slain Children the new interns 3108 North Myrtle Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32209 • 683-4986 By Angela Corey Department of Law Enforce- Abuse (Domestic) ment office in Jacksonville, and State Attorney 24 Hour Hotline the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Of- 1-800-500-1119 I would fice property room. By visiting Hubbard House Emergency like to tell you these places, the interns can get Shelter & Counselling 354-3114 about a group a better understanding of the Quigley House (Clay County) of individu- entire judicial process and how 1-800-339-5017 als at the State the SAO works in conjunction Attorney’s Office (SAO) who with other local agencies. The Compensation (victim) rarely get recognition for the interns also have an opportu- Victim Services • 630-6300 MADD Victim Services • 388-0664 work they do - the SAO’s in- nity to sit down and talk with terns. These individuals are local judges about their careers Consumer Fraud undergraduates as well as law and experiences working in the State Attorney’s Office • 351-0900 school students who assist our judicial system. Detoxification prosecutors with their cases. Kristen Liesch, who serves Gateway Community Services Each intern is assigned to a as the SAO’s intern coordina- 387-4661 specific Division, such as Spe- tor, says the intern program Family cial Prosecution or the Special gives individuals a chance to Family Nurturing Center of Florida Assault Division. Once as- see firsthand how the judicial 389-4244 signed to a Division, the in- system works. It also gives SAV-A-CHILD, Inc. terns help prosecutors with a these students an opportunity P.O. Box 15197 variety of tasks that will aid to see if they want to pursue a Jacksonville, FL 32239-1937 them in their upcoming trials. legal career. 762-1937 For example, an intern may do The SAO’s summer interns Family Support Services of research on criminal cases, in- wrapped up their learning ex- North Florida cluding research on case law, perience by participating in a 1300 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 700 which can be used in a pending mock trial during the SAO’s Jacksonville, FL 32207 case. The interns also have an summer camp. This was the 904/421-5800 opportunity to go to court and perfect opportunity for them www.fss.jax.org observe the trial process. to utilize all the skills they ac- (Provide foster care, adoption and The SAO intern program quired during their internship. prevention) runs year-round and is sepa- I am happy to report that Guardian Ad Litem Program rated into summer, fall, winter our fall interns have just ar- Edward Ball Bldg. and spring sessions. In fact, 30 rived at the SAO! We welcome 214 N. Hogan St., Suite 6004 young men and women just this group of eager young men Jacksonville, FL 32202 finished their summer intern- and women and hope that 904/255-8440 ship at the SAO. As part of the their experience here provides Legal Assistance program, interns take “field them with all the knowledge Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. trips” to the Duval County and skills necessary to one 356-8371 Jail, an area prison, the fed- day becoming a successful Three Rivers Legal Services eral courthouse, the Florida prosecutor. 126 W. Adams St., 7th floor Jacksonville, FL 32204

904/394-7450 Mental Health Center 6th Annual of Jacksonville 3333 W. 20th St. for Jacksonville, FL 32254 904/695-9145 J.B Coxwell Contracting, Inc. Mothers Against joins the Justice Coalition Drunk Driving Awards Dinner in helping to make Jacksonville a safer place to live, work, and grow. (MADD) • 388-2455 Thursday, November 6, 2014 Parenting Help 6:30 - 8:30 pm A place where parents and kids learn (doors open 6:00 pm) how to survive. The Potter’s House www.ihelpparents.com 5119 Normandy Blvd. Rape Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC) 358-RAPE (358-7273) Office: 630-6330 Rape Crisis Hotline: 904/721-7273 Join us as we honor State Attorney’s Office 630-2400 Trauma Counseling Women’s Center of Jacksonville Who work for victims’ rights and help fight crime 722-3000 Rape Crisis Hotline: 904/721-7273 *Outstanding Citizen City Victim Services *Outstanding Business Leader 630-6300 *Outstanding Government Official Youth Crisis *Sheriffs’ Choice Awards - Six Counties (Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns) Youth Crisis Center – The Safe Place 3015 Parental Home Road Dinner Tickets: $25 *** Sponsorships available 6741 Lloyd Road • Jacksonville, Florida 32254 Jacksonville, FL 32216 www.justicecoalition.org or call 904/783-6312 904- 725-6662 904-786-1120

OCTOBER 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 5

Let’s stop domestic violence in October – and every month

and challenges. They need our In the past 20 years, domestic violence. InVEST staff review domestic by Mayor help. Victims must get the sup- since Congressional We’ve received violence police reports, evalu- Alvin Brown port,‘‘ advocacy and empower- passage of the state and na- ate cases for lethal indicators October is ment they need to “break the landmark Vio- tional rec- and work with victims to offer

officially rec- silence” and find safety. We lence Against ognition services. ognized as must also provide support to Women Act for our Jacksonville has also been National Do- children who witness domestic (VAWA), Intimate fortunate to secure funding

mestic Violence violence. They’re victims, too. America has Violence from the U.S. Justice Depart- Awareness Month: it’s also a Girls who witness domestic experienced a Enhanced ment’s Office on Violence year-round responsibility. sea of change Services Against Women. Two years

The statistics on domestic in‘‘ public atti- Team, ago, the City received a major violence are shocking. Every tudes about do- known as federal grant in partnership day in America, on average, One out of every four mestic violence. InVEST. Cre- with the Fourth Judicial Cir- three women are killed by their women will experience When I was grow- ‘‘ ated in 1999, it’s cuit Court, the State Attorney’s current or former partners. ing up, it was considered a collaborative effort Office and Hubbard House.

One out of every four women domestic violence in largely a private family mat- among the Sheriff’s Office, the This federal grant has made it will experience domestic vio- ter. Now, domestic violence is City of Jacksonville, and Hub- possible to expand the court’s lence in her lifetime. Every her lifetime. more often treated by law en- bard House to increase victim dedicated domestic violence year, an estimated 1.3 million forcement, the justice system safety in the most potentially docket, ensure aggressive women are victims of physical — Mayor Brown and the community as the se- lethal cases. On a daily basis, prosecution of these crimes assault by an intimate partner, rious crime it is. But the prob- and provide advocacy services even though most cases of do- lem of domestic violence is to‘‘ victims. These efforts at the mestic violence still never get violence are more vulnerable far from solved. If we needed government and nonprofit reported to police. And, every to abuse as teens and adults, any reminder, we got it from When I was growing level are crucial. year, more than three million while boys are far more likely the recent appalling video of Ultimately, though, each children witness domestic vio- to grow up to become abusers NFL football player Ray Rice up, it was considered one of us has our own personal lence in their homes. themselves. Finally, perpetra- punching his fiancée uncon- largely a private role and responsibility to help But this is about more than tors of domestic violence must scious in an elevator. “break the silence.” Each one numbers. be held fully accountable by In Jacksonville, we’ve been family matter. of us needs to do what we can Behind these statistics are the law. And they should get working to build a stronger, to stop the violence – in our real people contending with the help they obviously need to more effective response system — Mayor Brown homes, in our neighborhoods, their own unique circumstances stop their violent behavior. to protect victims and reduce in our community. Synthetic Drugs: Ice Bucket Challenge What You Need to Know for innocent victims Synthetic drugs are the compounds that mimic the ef- the country to poison control cause of growing numbers of fects of cocaine or meth. centers regarding severe reac- injuries and deaths, particu- Though the drugs’ packag- tions to synthetic marijuana larly in young people across the ing states the products are not numbered 2,915 in 2010, and country. intended for human consump- rose to more than 6,300 in 2011. What are synthetic drugs? tion, their design, labeling and Synthetic bath salt use also rose. Synthetic drugs are chemi- marketing clearly allude to the In 2010 poison control centers cally laced substances akin to products being smoked and in- received 303 calls about inju- marijuana, cocaine and meth- haled as a drug. ries and deaths caused by bath amphetamine that are sold in Why are they so dangerous? salts; 2011, there were more than back rooms at convenience One reason that synthetic 6,000 reports. stores, gas stations, and tobacco drugs are extremely dangerous Synthetic drugs now illegal in shops. is that buyers don’t know what Florida Based on their chemi- chemicals they are ingesting. Since reports were completed cal make-up, these drugs are Individual products can contain in 2011, much has been done to commonly divided into two a vast range of different chemi- make these drugs illegal in the categories: cal formulations and potencies, State of Florida. Attorney Gen- In the spirit of giving at the Marti • Cannabinoids some of which can be two to 500 eral Pam Bondi has waged a war Williams Homecoming event, Justice Popularly known as K2 or times stronger than THC. across the State and stopped the Coalition’s Executive Director, Ann Dugger, and Larry Ward, JC Board Spice, cannabinoids are chemi- How common is synthetic drug over-the-counter sales of these member, accepted the now famous Ice cally formulated versions of abuse? deceptive packages of drugs Bucket Challenge on behalf of innocent synthetic marijuana that consist According to the American that appeal to children. The list victims of violent crime! Happy to assist of lab-manufactured THC. Association of Poison Control of illegal synthetic drugs, known them by pouring the bucket of ice and • Cathinones Centers, calls nationwide indi- as Schedule II, grows almost water on their heads was one of Often known as “bath salts,” cate a dramatic rise in synthetic monthly and can be viewed on Justice Coalition’s victim advocates, cathinones contain chemical drug abuse. Calls from around the attorney general’s website. Scotty McGee.

For more information on the Justice Coalition Text JUSTICE to 84464 It’s almost Halloween: Keep your children safe!

OCTOBER 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 7 6th Annual CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE Awards Dinner **2014 Award Recipients** Sheriffs’ Choices for Extraordinary Citizens Tom & Anne Robert St Johns County Dale Murray Bradford Selected by Sheriff David Shoar County Dana as 2014’s Extraordinary Citizen for Fitzgerald St. Johns County, Tom and Anne Nassau County Robert are upstanding members of their community as well as strong supporters of the law enforcement profession. They are always available to help victims in need and lend their John E. Guns Judge Phyllis M. Rosier Selected by Sheriff Bill Leeper as Selected by Sheriff Gordon Smith as Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Baker County assistance any way they can. The be- 2014’s Extraordinary Citizen for Brad- 2014’s Extraordinary Citizen for Nas- nevolence they have bestowed upon sau County, Dana has donated more ford County, Dale Murray is personally Selected by Sheriff John Ruth- Selected by Sheriff Joey Dobson our agency, along with other organi- than 375 volunteer hours to the Nas- invested in his community. His philoso- erford as 2014’s Extraordinary Citi- as 2014’s Extraordinary Citizen for zations in St. Johns County, makes sau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) phy of personal and corporate action is zen for Duval County, Rev. John E. Baker County, Judge Phyllis M. Rosier them the obvious choice to receive over the last 21 months, not including ubiquitous throughout the local area. Guns, pastor of St. Paul Missionary began her career with HRS in 1970, the Justice Coalition’s Extraordinary his involvement in the NCSO Citizens From educating the community’s chil- Baptist Church is founder of the where she worked closely with de- Citizen Award. Academy or Citizens Advisory Team. dren to feeding the hungry; and from program, Operation Save Our Sons. pendent and delinquent youth in Su- As the executors of the Bruce G. Dana has embraced a spirit of caring for the indigent, elderly, and The organization is working with wannee and Hamilton counties. After & Mary A. Robert Family Founda- service that exemplifies his unwaver- neglected veterans to financing the non-profits, school districts, and seeing the need for services among tion, Tom and Anne have graciously ing devotion to the people of Nassau construction of a local rescue animal law enforcement to help them teach troubled youth, Judge Rosier pursued given to our agency’s Four Star As- County. His volunteerism reaches shelter, Dale Murray’s compassion- young African-American men how her Law Degree from the University sociation fund which is utilized to beyond the NCSO as he volunteers ate generosity makes him the obvious to respond better when confronted of Florida where she graduated with support several of the valuable and at Baptist Nassau, assisting both the choice for this award. Additionally, his by police or anyone else. That edu- Honors in June, 1981. She was admit- quality programs that are integral to medical service community and pa- support for local law enforcement and cation started with an event called ted to the Florida Bar in October 1981, the services the Sheriff’s Office pro- tients with his time, treasure, and emergency services has been instrumen- Fathers Calling Fathers (which works and began work in the 3rd Judicial vides. The fund also contributes to talent. tal in bringing numerous educational with fathers and male authority State Attorney’s office, specializing scholarships for the youth in St. Johns He takes pride in the NCSO and in events to the community and schools figures to help them talk with the in sexual battery cases, crimes against County and supplements emergency giving to his community. He displays for various crime prevention programs. young men in their lives) and con- children, and juvenile cases. Judge assistance (including victim assis- his true loyalty as an ambassador for As a business person, Dale’s phi- tinues with a Million Son March next Rosier worked in this capacity until tance) to our citizens in need. the NCSO, exemplifying his integrity losophy is that words are necessary year in Washington. she entered the private sector, allow- Of course, none of these services and professionalism by codifying the to communicate ideas, because when A mentoring program called ing her to practice a full range of legal would be possible without the sup- mission statement of the Sheriff’s Of- words and ideas are backed-up with Difference Makers will be launched matters. port and kind generosity Tom and fice; Integrity, Respect, Fairness and real action they can improve lives. He in Duval County’s school system In April 2006, Governor Jeb Bush Anne Robert have shown to our Caring. His contributions vary in the improves lives in many ways and is as to work with at-risk young men. appointed Judge Rosier as Circuit agency, as well as to our community. following areas: elderly in-home safe- reliable as the vehicles he sells. Dale’s The group will work with com- Judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit and Words cannot express our gratitude ty checks, special event, home secu- actions when helping innocent victims munity organizations and police she continues to fill this appointment and appreciation for all they do. rity checks, parking enforcement, and of violent crimes transition from “survi- to set up programs that help teens in Bradford and Baker Counties today. They are truly exceptional human traffic control. vors into thrivers” benefit the commu- develop more respect for officers. She is known by those who must beings. nity as a whole and deem him worthy to Rev. Guns’ commitment to help appear before her to be always fair be considered an Extraordinary Citizen. better the young men of the Jack- and impartial when handing down Javardo & Cindy Jones sonville community and beyond is sentences. She holds the safety of chil- Clay County second to none. Sheriff Rutherford dren first and foremost in her ability Selected by Sheriff Rick Beseler as 2014’s Extraordinary Citizen for Clay County, Javardo and proudly selected Rev. Guns as he to help those whose lives have been Cindy Jones are a unique duo he describes as a “power couple.” This “power couple” uses the has “made teaching VALUES and entrusted to her. Keeping victims safe power of prayer, the strength of their faith, and the bond of their marriage to make a real difference VIRTUE his personal ministry… from further harm has always been for victims in the Clay County community as well as for those who once hurt victims – the men and working tirelessly to close the gap her objective. women incarcerated in the Clay County Jail. through parenting and mentoring Sheriff Dobson said, “She is highly The Clay County Jail Ministry conducts eleven services a week inside the jail, including Bible programs, and raising our collec- respected among her fellow judges studies. Out of 180 volunteers from thirty different churches, the Jones’ dedication and effective- tive consciousness about the im- and law enforcement agencies and I ness stands out. This humble duo is the embodiment of the Jail Ministry’s motto, shaping one life at portance of values and personal am proud to call her my friend and a time. Their goal, and of all those who join CCSO Chaplain Doug Matyi in this effort, is to see an responsibility,” he said. my Champion for Justice.” end result that benefits the community – inmates who reenter society as productive citizens and no longer pose a threat to others, becoming an asset to the community. justice coalition’s Javardo Jones has been active in prison ministry for more than twenty years. He also mentors juvenile delinquents and strives to reduce the rate of recidivism. In every way possible, Cindy Extraordinary Local Business Leader Jones has been by his side on this mission, her talents put to work in teaching, music, cooking and Steve Halverson more—in addition to raising their three children. The Joneses founded the HOPE Center in Orange Park. HOPE stands for Helping Others Pursue Excellence, because they believe if a person has hope Steve Halverson and is pursuing excellence, he or she is far less likely to pursue a life of crime. Sheriff Beseler said the Javardo and Cindy Jones are on the front lines of the fight against crime and are truly Cham- Steve Halverson, President of Haskell Company pions for Justice. in Jacksonville, Florida, has been a lifeline to Justice Coalition and innocent victims of violent crime with justice coalition’s his personal support. The great compassion he has demonstrated from his first visit to the Justice Coali- Extraordinary Citizen tion, when he learned of a ten-year-old victim who had witnessed his own father’s murder, to his on- Beverly McClain going support with his generosity, his wise counsel, Beverly McClain and his assistance in raising awareness for the Jus- Beverly McClain has been a powerful force for murder victims and citizens in need in Jackson- tice Coalition among other area business leaders, Steve Halverson has been ville since the murder of her own son eight years ago. Out of her personal heartbreak she found a strong force in victim advocacy and the fight against crime. a personal mission—helping others such as herself—and so was born Families of Slain Children, Inc. She began a small support group in a room in her church, but within months had outgrown justice coalition’s the room and moved into and remodeled a house on Myrtle Ave. that serves as a lighthouse in her community to this day. Not only is she a solid support system for those who have lost children to murder by provid- Extraordinary Government Official(s) ing comfort and encouragement through prayer and friendship, clothing and food, she has be- Senator Rob Bradley and Representative Charles McBurney come an aid to those in need in the neighborhood around the FOSCI house. When an emergency arises or a child needs help, hope, and encouragement, Beverly McClain can be counted on. Many times Justice Coalition has called upon her to help provide emergency assistance of food, clothing and even transporta- tion for a victimized family, and she always met the need. She has risen up out of the ashes of despair and become a beacon of hope…truly an Extraordinary Citizen. Rep. Charles Sen. Rob McBurney Bradley UNSOLVED MURDERS Name: Paul W. Name: John Patrick Name: Mary Seidenstricker Rowan Elizabeth Info: This 44-year-old Info: Rowan, 34, left Petersen beloved husband and Senator Rob Bradley and Representative Charles McBurney have rec- his Ft. Caroline home Info: This father was murdered ognized Justice Coalition’s work in the fight for victims’ rights as well as before sunrise Feb. 23, 34-year-old on E. 17th and Hub- the fight against crime, and have helped increase recognition of our efforts 2001, and has not been mother of two bard St. on Feb. 21, in Tallahassee. Together they have joined Justice Coalition in the fight for seen since. His SUV was strangled was found a month 1994, by multiple stab tougher laws on criminals and the fight against crime. They heard the des- during the night later near the Orlando wounds. perate cry for sexual predators to face harsher penalties and worked im- and found by her airport. His case has $1,000 Notify: JSO at mediately took action following the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder little children on $200,000 been ruled an unsolved REWARD 630-0500 of eight-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle find the loopholes in the system that REWARD May 28, 2002. homicide. Notify: allows for these predators to go free. Each was instrumental in pinpointing Notify: JSO Cold the problems and finding solutions. Senator Bradley was one of four who JSO Homicide at Case at 630-1157 630-1157. submitted a bill to the Senate concerning those who commit sex crimes. Gov. Scott signed it into law in April 2014. This section made possible by donations from friends and family.

8 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate OCTOBER 2014 The House that Love Rebuilt A pictorial journey from the fire damage to the fire engine escort home The garage where the fire was started, less than a burned out shell.

Having saved her life and sparing much of her house, the JFRD fire truck escorted Dianne and Max George Ms. Marti to — Neighbors extraordinaire her homecom- ing celebration.

The interior of the home was destroyed by the fire.

Builders Care Friends of the JC worked hard gave their time to put the finishing touches in and so much more. Ms. Marti’s house.

Uptown Civitan Club

Al Hesla and Michael Richardson installed cabinets.

The kitchen after remodeling.

The new living room and a peek into the remodeled dining room.

VEMA (Veteran Reconstructing the garage: The garage wall Enforcers Motorcycle goes up! The frame of the garage and living Assoc.) assisted From the room are complete, the garage door is hung. for two days in the floor to the Work goes on around the clock. cleanup effort. rooftop and everything in between… even the yard and rocking chairs on the porch…every- thing was made new by the com- passionate generosity of the people of Made up of the businesses and individuals who Jacksonville gave time, labor, money and furnishings, this is and from the At the Homecoming press conference, part of the crowd waiting on her front lawn to wel- bottom of our Ann Dugger and Marti Williams thank come Ms. Marti home. hearts, we JSO, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue (IAFF at the Justice President Randy Wyse, top right corner), Larry Ward, Matt Wilford of Builders Care, and Coalition VEMA and the businesses and individuals Brian Sobolewski of MicroTech worked together thank you!!! to make these renovations possible. who helped make coming home possible. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

THANK YOU! to the many businesses and individuals who were instrumental in rebuilding Marti Williams’ home through donations of time, labor, materials, services, furnishings, money and gift cards. You put the unity back into commUNITY! Thank you for being the COMMUNITY THAT CARES! A1A Supply, Inc. – Larry Ward Heavenly Care Painting - Ken McNeil Sunniland Roofing Supply Bryan Brennan Betty Newman Adina Construction Howard Services - Scott Wilson Loretta Hartley First Baptist Church Chris Nobles Johnny McCormack and Rob Vines IAFF (International Association of Fire Tillman Building Services, Inc. Sunday School Class Shawn Nooks Affordable Roofing - Vince Marino Fighters) - Randy Wyse Terry Tillman Miranda Carr John Powers All About Blinds and Shutters Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Tillman Septic Pumping, Inc. G. N. and Mary Gentry Bruce Press Terry Tillman Lindsay Sranqui Jaguar Drywall - Larry Kirkland Max and Dianne George Keith & Mary Reese Touchton Plumbing - Eric Touchton American Electrical Contracting, Inc. Justice Coalition Staff Tommy Gower Michael Richardson Gary Hopkins Triangle Fasteners - Alan Belcher Lee & Cates Glass - Alan Montgomery Joy Hamilton Dale Sallie AV Construction – Albie Valdes Turner Ace Hardware, Arlington Local Media Michael and Suzanne Hensel Christina Stephens B&G Plumbing – Gene Rover Steve Turner McGill’s Custom Cabinet Tops, Inc. Al Hesla Michael Stone Uptown Civitan Club BugOut Service - Joe and Debbie Amy Peggy Jackson MicroTech Water Damage Control, Inc. Linda Weinstein, Mary Jo Marjenhoff, Unity Class of Fruit Cove Builders Care Brian Sobolewski Carson Jennings Baptist Church Matt Wilford and Pam Duling Patti Purcell, Ina Taffet Orange Park Lowe’s Vickie Levi Kelly White VEMA (Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Darsco Plumbing Supply - Bob Smith Overhead Door Co. - Rick Ward Association) - Vic Pacheco Hank Madden David and Alan Willinger Elder Source Owen Electric of St. Augustine Waste Pro – Liza Raulerson David Naughton Stan Wright Renee Knight and Tia Davis Vicky and Mickey Owen Estate of Carole Thorpe Wilson Carpet Service – Tammy Farlow Paschal Brothers – Corey Hunt For more information on the Justice Coalition Ferraro Lawn Service - Al Ferraro Rooftec Systems - Mike Ross Habijax Sheriff John Rutherford and JSO Text JUSTICE to 84464 OCTOBER 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 9 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 Victims’ Advocate OCTOBER 2014 Missing Persons Your help is needed in the following cases. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant, please notify the authorities.

Bryan Lamar Yvonne Haleigh Michael Austin Rosemary Day Mark Anthony Windy Gail Fox Sandra Gann Mark Thomas Allen Belcher Cummings Davis Age 27 (at the time) Degner Age 43 Age 49 (at the time) Gibson Last seen May 31, Age 25 (at the time) Age 5 Age 25 5’ 4”, 150 lbs, Age 12 (at the time) Blonde hair, 5’ 8”, 137 lbs, Age 51 2012, at 21st and 5’ 1”, 100 lbs, Blue 3’, 39 lbs, Brown 5’ 8”, 160-180 lbs, Brown eyes, 5’, 135 lbs, Hazel Blue eyes Blue eyes, 5’ 7”, 130 lbs, Moncrief. eyes, Blonde hair eyes, Blonde hair Blue eyes, Brown hair eyes, Dark Missing since Brown hair Brown eyes, If you have infor- Missing since Missing since Brown hair Missing since blonde hair August 6, 2006 Missing since Brown hair mation about him, December 22, 2000 Feb. 10, 2009 Missing since May 25, 2011 Missing since January 5, 2004 Missing since please call Det. Notify Green Reward $35,000 June 26, 2007 Feb. 10, 2005 Notify Bradford March 12, 2008 Richardson at JSO Cove Springs PD Notify Reward $10,000 County SO Missing Persons at (904) 529-2220 CrimeStoppers at (904) 966-2276 Unit – 1-888-277-TIPS (904) 630-2627

Bryan Andrew Sheena Dayle Geanna M. Jackie Rodney Shirlene Joshua Bryan Tammy Willis James Tracy Hayes Johnson Jones Markham McIntyre “Donetta” Smith Age 47 Wilson 5’ 7”, 115 lbs, Age 12 (at the time) Age 26 Age 36 (at the time) Age 51 (at the time) Age 22 (at the time) Roberts Age 23 (at the time) Missing 1/3/2013 5’ 6”, 125 lbs, 5’ 4”, 95 lbs, Black 5’ 9”, 165 lbs, 5’ 6”, 150 lbs, 5’ 6”, 170 lbs, Brown eyes Age 56 Age 23 5’ 10”, 145 lbs, Green eyes, eyes, Brown hair Brown eyes, Brown eyes, Brown eyes, Missing since 6’, 200 lbs, Brown eyes, Brown eyes, Red hair Missing since Brown hair Blondish Black hair August 12, 2012 Blue Eyes Black hair Black hair Missing since September 11, Missing since Brown hair Missing since Last seen on Driving a blue/gray Missing since Missing since February 10, 2005 2006 November 2000 Missing since July 2, 2004 Normandy Blvd. 4-door 2007 Buick September 11, November 4, 2000 Reward $10,000 December 14, 2000 Lacrosse with a 2009 Notify St. Johns Reward $20,000 County SO sunroof, license Notify Nassau (904) 824-8304 plate 6106HH County SO (904) 225-0331

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Tammy McGuire www.elkinsconstructors.com Tammy and her husband, John, have things. We get on their level to find that while the dad acted out his perversion an adult honor her rather than pillage the fostered more than 50 abused, neglected, glimmer of hope within…that smile upon his own daughter. And her mother treasure of who she is. and/or abandoned children in the last ten within.” knew. She knew and forced her trusting “A lot of children who have been vic- years. When they took in two infant boys, She and her staff and volunteers strive little girl to keep the “family secret.” But timized never hear the good about them,” Tammy found herself in need of strollers, to make every connection with a child a when a teacher had the parents investi- Tammy said. “It is so important to make car seats and infant clothing, but there was personal one. For Tammy, whether it is gated, the victim found the courage to be victimized children feel heroic…to help no storehouse from which foster families her and John’s two children, the honest about her father’s actions. them see they’ve lived through so much could get such items. She began collecting many foster children she has Listening as the story con- and came out of it.” donations of items necessary to take care cared for in her home, or the tinued and watching this Her personal mission is to show what- of any child, from infancy to 18 years. children who come into strong little girl carrying ever child comes into her home or her Hats Off to Tammy McGuire, founder her store, she feels they the weight of the world, store such love that they will remember and president of Foster Closet, a woman have been entrusted to Tammy’s heart filled those moments and feelings they expe- who filled her own closet six years ago her. She has no guaran- with an overwhelming rienced and yearn for more, seeking the with donations to take care of foster chil- tee how long she will need to encourage her. same for their own lives. She has learned dren and began sharing them with oth- have any of them in her “You are the great- that children remember even the briefest ers in the foster care system. Donations life, whether thirty min- est person—adult or of times in foster care and so has deter- poured in and word of her endeavors utes or a lifetime, and child—I’ve ever met in mined to make every moment—every spread. She quickly went from her per- it is vital to her that she my life,” Tammy told her memory—count. And no matter the sonal closet to an entire store where any- pour goodness into them with a voice full of compas- horror story, she doesn’t believe in giv- one with court-ordered care of children for as long as they are in her sion, honesty, and admiration. ing up; she has learned the value of an can “shop” for free. She receives clothes, care. Tammy McGuire “You protected your brothers. I opportunity. books, Bibles, toys, board games, puz- This mission became especially im- can’t tell exactly how you feel, but I want “I tell others who advocate for victims zles, DVDs, CDs, educational computer portant to her when she was fostering a you to know you are my hero and their to never give up,” she said. “You might games, sporting equipment, furniture, preteen girl and her two young brothers. hero.” not see results today, but you can plant kitchen goods, bicycles, electronics and They were eating peanut butter and jelly As their talk continued, Tammy real- seeds for tomorrow.” much more at her Beach Blvd. store, and sandwiches, she recalls, when the little ized she was able to empower this child. For the flowers of love and hope that has shared them with over 5,000 children girl began crying. In that moment, the young girl who had grow in the children on the First Coast so far. She has also started Pathway, a “I’m the one who put us in Foster been severely victimized learned that she whose lives you touch, we say Hats Off program to assist teens transitioning from Care,” she said. Tammy’s heart ached was so much more than the sum total of to you, Tammy McGuire. Thank you for foster care into adulthood. as she listened to a little girl who missed the horrors she had experienced. She saw making a difference. But anyone can collect clothes and her mother take on a re- other essentials and give them away, sponsibility that didn’t Tammy says. Her impassioned purpose is belong to her. At only 11 much deeper than the transfer of material years old, this big sister goods. had been violently raped “It’s not about the stuff we give…it’s by her father over a six- the way we present it to the children,” she month period, her broth- said. “It’s more about ministering through ers locked in a closet Hubbard House to host 20th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast WHAT: Hubbard House will host its 20th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast, Wednesday, October 15. NEEDS YOUR HELP The breakfast, which is attended by more than 550 individuals to locate these children annually, is the highlight of Hubbard House’s Domestic Vio- lence Awareness Month. The breakfast honors survivors of do- mestic violence, remembers those who have died at the hands of a “loved one,” and to connect those who work to end domestic violence in our community. The breakfast is presented by the Alan and Pam Green Family Foundation, Hubbard House Foundation, Smart Pharmacy and Mrs. James S. Taylor. Visit www.hubbardhouse.org for more information. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., doors open at 7:00 a.m. WHERE: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel 225 East Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202 reward offered VISUAL OPPORTUNITIES: angela jennings cortez mitchell alvoid hartley 550+ community members coming together to raise Missing since 3/7/14 Missing since 12/20/13 Missing since 9/14/14 awareness about domestic violence. INVITED GUESTS/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Guests include Ellen Siler, Hubbard House CEO; Sheriff John Rutherford; Lori Day, Hubbard House Board President; Mary Baer, WJXT News Anchor; and two domestic violence survivors. WHO: Founded as the first domestic violence shelter in Florida in 1976, Hubbard House is a certified, comprehensive domestic violence center providing programs and services to more than 5,000 women, children, and men annually in Duval and Baker counties. While Hubbard House is most known for its emergency shelter, the agency also provides extensive adult and youth outreach services, school-based education, therapeutic childcare, batterers’ intervention programs, court advocacy and volunteer and community education lakenya calloway tablount cottingham armoni phoenix opportunities. Visit www.hubbardhouse.org to learn more. Missing since 9/14/14 Missing since 9/12/14 Missing since 9/8/14 To schedule an interview or to receive more information, please contact: Kristi Brandon at (904) 354-0076 ext. 211 or Have You Seen Them? If so, please call (904) 418-5813 [email protected] 12 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate OCTOBER 2014 by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Anyone with any information concerning these individuals, please call JSO at 904-630-0500 WantedAn active warrant existed on every person shown on this page at the time the Justice Coalition received the information from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on September 15, 2014, about two weeks before the Victims’ Advocate went to press.

justin wayne johnny reece dante deshay jennifer lynne bowen carter clark cordova VA# 5868 VA# 5869 VA# 5870 VA# 5871 White male, 5’ 4”, 150 lbs. White male, 6’ 1”, 180 lbs. Black male, 6’ 0”, 150 lbs. White female, 5’ 7”, 175 lbs. DOB: 3/2/83 DOB: 11/27/73 DOB: 6/26/88 DOB: 8/24/83 Violation: Aggravated battery, Violation: Burglary; F2 Violation: Possession of cocaine Violation: Child neglect-VOP x2 loitering and prowling shavion dar’yee richard eugene john levon wilfredo i. counts davey dawsey floran VA# 5872 VA# 5873 VA# 5874 VA# 5875 Black female, 5’ 3”, 200 lbs. White male, 5’ 8”, 208 lbs. Black male, 5’ 3”, 248 lbs. Hispanic male, 6’ 0”, 180 lbs. DOB: 3/8/91 DOB: 5/11/81 DOB: 7/3/84 DOB: 12/29/76 Violation: Child abuse Violation: Burglary; dealing in Violation: False ID; Dealing in Violation: Insurance fraud x2; stolen property stolen property intentional MVA

ricardo depadra kevin goudie shawn sabrina bryant galloway christopher harrell VA# 5876 VA# 5877 green VA# 5879 Black male, 6’ 1”, 200 lbs. Black male, 6’ 3”, 165 lbs. VA# 5878 White female, 5’ 5”, 220 lbs. DOB: 2/3/81 DOB: 9/4/59 Black male, 5’ 11”, 175 lbs. DOB: 5/26/86 Violation: Attempted murder; Violation: PFCF-F2; PFCF DOB: 11/11/76 Violation: VOP-False verification, PFCF; attempted armed robbery Violation: PT, uttering DSP nathaniel malic terrance lee michael kevin rashiem rashad harrison hartz hollis jackson VA# 5880 VA# 5881 VA# 5882 VA# 5883 Black male, 6’ 6”, 188 lbs. Black male, 5’ 9”, 150 lbs. Black male, 6’ 0”, 200 lbs. Black male, 5’ 8”, 165 lbs. DOB: 6/23/84 DOB: 11/27/83 DOB: 4/10/87 DOB: 11/8/89 Violation: Child abuse Violation: Armed robbery; F1 Violation: Aggravated battery Violation: Schemes to defraud on pregnant female joseph cecil grant thaddeus timothy lynn cornelius jordan leuthold lyons lamont mann VA# 5884 VA# 5885 VA# 5886 VA# 5887 Black male, 6’ 3”, 179 lbs. White male, 6’ 0”, 190 lbs. White male, 5’ 9”, 160 lbs. Black male, 5’ 7”, 165 lbs. DOB: 3/24/72 DOB: 3/24/89 DOB: 7/20/61 DOB: 5/6/81 Violation: Unnatural and Violation: DSP, ID Violation: Aggravated assault w/ Violation: Robbery lascivious act deadly weapon

alchari renee malvin jermon marcus jerimi carl junius mcdaniels merriman mobley morgan VA# 5888 VA# 5889 VA# 5890 VA# 5891 Black female, 5’ 4”, 208 lbs. Black male, 5’ 10”, 173 lbs. Black male, 6’ 4”, 215 lbs. Black male, 6’ 0” DOB: 7/21/88 DOB: 5/4/91 DOB: 9/7/84 DOB: 2/17/89 Violation: Aggravated assault Violation: Burglary Violation: Burglary, attempt to Violation: Domestic battery elude LEO

durham lee elijah peters, carson james james calvin parker III jr. redick thomas VA# 5892 VA# 5893 VA# 5894 VA# 5895 White male, 5’ 8”, 170 lbs. Black male, 6’ 3”, 195 lbs. White male, 5’ 9”, 155 lbs. Black male, 5’ 11”, 185 lbs. DOB: 6/9/63 DOB: 2/14/73 DOB: 6/27/83 DOB: 6/4/72 Violation: Sexual battery on child; Violation: Sale/delivery cocaine; Violation: VOP-Sale/man./del./ Violation: Domestic battery lewd/lasc on child under 12 x2 F2 x4 poss. w/intent to sell cannabis WANTED POSTERS TERMINOLOGY KEY AFDC - Aid for Dependent Children DW – Deadly weapon PCS - Possession of Controlled Substance darien demetrius parris devon Batt. – Battery FA – Firearm PT - Petit Theft walker rico young CW – Concealed Weapon FCF - Firearm by a Convicted Felon Traff. MDMA - Ecstasy Trafficking Cont. Subs. – Controlled Substance FEL - Felony Uttering - Forgery VA# 5896 VA# 5897 D/L S/R – Driver’s License Suspended or Revoked FTA - Failed to Appear VOP - Violation of Probation Black male, 6’ 2”, 181 lbs. Black male, 5’ 10”, 160 lbs. Dom. agg. assault - domestic aggravated GT – Grand Theft WC – Worthless Check DOB: 10/2/91 DOB: 6/11/88 assault HO – Habitual Offender Man. del. cocaine - Manufacturing and Violation: GT; Grand larceny; Violation: PFCF; possession w/ DSP – Dealing Stolen Property LEO – Law Enforcement Officer Delivering Cocaine Uttering; Forgery intent to sell cannabis, cocaine

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OCTOBER 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 13 NASSAU COUNTY’S WE NEED MOST WANTED Sheriff Bill Leeper and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of BUSTED YOUR the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. This feature made possible HELP: robert benjamin hudson III Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 12/19/73 Ht.: 6’ 0” Weight: 180 (904) 783-6466 • 5560 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville FL 32205 Violation: Grand theft Each of us has a responsibility to help make our community safe, and aiding in the apprehension of those among us who choose to scoff at the law goes a long way in fulfilling that obligation. The citizens of Jacksonville thank all who have participated. mehrissadat brenjani torrance birch AKA “marie” VA#: 5839 Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 9/29/90 Ht.: 5’ 0” Weight: 105 Featured: Sept, 2014 Violation: Grand theft; dealing in stolen property Arrested: Sept, 2014 Violation: Child abuse w/intentional harm anthony sergent William Fernando Race: White Sex: Male Edward blanchard DOB: 1/14/78 Ht.: 6’ 1” Weight: 230 VA#: 5840 Davis, Jr. Violation: Sale of marijuana Featured: Sept, 2014 April 14, 2014, William Arrested: Sept, 2014 “Chill Will” Davis, Jr. was Violation: Home Invasion Robbery shot inside the Jones and Jones Corner Store on E. 28th Street. He was taken rebecca lafayette Christopher Booth to Shands Hospital where Race: White Sex: Female VA#: 5841 he died from his injuries. DOB: 11/9/59 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 125 Featured: Sept, 2014 Violation: Petit theft A second victim, Clif- Arrested: Sept, 2014 ford Campbell, was also Violation: Resisting LEO w/violence shot at the same time and dropped off at the hospi- Call the NCSO at 1-855-725-2632 today! tal; condition unknown at Marvin golden this time. If you have any information concerning If you are a victim of domestic abuse, VA#: 5849 Featured: Sept, 2014 this crime, the police ask there IS help for you. Call this 24-hour Arrested: Sept, 2014 that you call JSO: 904-635- Violation: Agg. Battery on pregnant female 0500 or Crimestoppers: hotline to receive help day or night: 1-866-845-TIPS(8477) for a possible reward and to remain anonymous. 1-800-500-1119 james carroll VA#: Clay County Featured: Sept, 2014 Arrested: Sept, 2014 Violation: VOP - Felony Dom. Battery; strangulation

jason parks VA#: Clay County Featured: Sept, 2014 Arrested: Sept, 2014 Violation: Exposure of sexual organs (x2)

tammy peterson VA#: Baker County Featured: Sept, 2014 Arrested: Sept, 2014 Violation: Poss. Opium w/int. to sell; Opium traf. 4g-30kg

Dedicated to the advancement willie jeffrey of the law enforcement profession VA#: Bradford County Featured: August, 2014 through education, communication Arrested: August, 2014 and an informed program of Violation: Felony failure to appear legislation.

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We rely greatly on the public’s participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. ashton amerson Race: Black Sex: Male michael shane cagle DOB: 5/31/86 Ht.: 5’ 7” Weight: 150 Race: White Sex: Male Violation: Possession of cocaine w/ intent to sell; DOB: 5/27/85 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 150 sale of cocaine Violation: VOP- Unemployment comp. fraud; GT; DSP; false ID reginald keith Race: Black Sex: Male marcus antonio coleman DOB: 9/1/86 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 145 Race: Black Sex: Male Violation: Possession of cocaine w/ intent to sell; sale of cocaine DOB: 4/30/84 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 170 Jeffrey H. Tomack, MHSA, NHA Violation: Sale/delivery cocaine Administrator rashaad church 730 COLLEGE STREET Race: Black Sex: Male JACKSONVILLE,730 COLLEGE STREETFL 32204 richard john freeman II DOB: 12/9/91 Ht.: 6’ 0” Weight: 260 JACKSONVILLE,TEL: (904) 358-6711 FL 32204 Race: White Sex: Male Violation: Possession of cocaine w/ intent to sell; FATEL:X: (904) (904) 358-6711358-6499 DOB: 4/9/73 Ht.: 6’ 0” Weight: 150 sale of cocaine FAX: (904) 358-6499 Violation: Possession of cannabis w/intent to distribute tammy crew Race: White Sex: Female [email protected] DOB: 123/72 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 160 charles alan johnson Violation: Possession of cocaine w/ intent to sell; Race: White Sex: Male sale of cocaine DOB: 10/9/70 Ht.: 6’ 1” Weight: 208 Violation: VOP-Burglary; grand theft x4 michael dolison Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 1/25/53 Ht.: 5’ 7” Weight: 125 P.O.P.S. Violation: Possession of cocaine w/ intent to sell; The Justice Coalition charles henry lang III sale of cocaine appreciates the Race: Black Sex: Male support of its DOB: 3/3/92 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 160 Positively Outrageous Violation: Sale/delivery crack cocaine/heroin x4 tammy peterson Partners Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 7/1/83 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 170 ACS Security Systems Violation: Possession of opium w/ intent to sell and opium Lou Webber Tires trafficBUSTED 4g to under 30 kilograms kyle allen loffer Miller Electric Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 7/11/94 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 155 Buck Autrey Violation: Sale/delivery of Narcotics x2 Call the BCSO at (904) 259-2231 today! WW Gay Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Call the CCSO at (904) 213-6031 today! BRADFORD COUNTY’S WHERE YOU ST. JOHNS COUNTY’S MOST WANTED CAN FIND THE Sheriff Gordon Smith and the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts MOST WANTED of the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s Sheriff David Shoar and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. City Hall zavier bean City Hall Annex Race: Black Sex: Male Duval County Courthouse michael martinous cates DOB: 1/13/89 Ht.: 5’ 7” Weight: 115 Jacksonville Race: Black Sex: Male Violation: DWLS, cause death/serious injury Public Libraries DOB: 9/14/69 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: 225 Violation: Fail to deliver leased equipment Police Memorial Building Sonny’s Real Pit angela brown Bar-B-Q Race: White Sex: Female megan elizabeth mason DOB: 8/14/74 Ht.: 5’ 2” Weight: 130 Office Depot Race: Asian Sex: Female Violation: Grand theft; false ID; Grand theft of contr. subst. The Jacksonville Landing DOB: 6/25/82 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 120 Violation: Burglary; grand theft Most Major Downtown Buildings joseph robinson christopher brown Jenkins Quality Barbeque Race: Black Sex: male Race: White Sex: Male (all locations) DOB: 7/13/64 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 200 DOB: 5/20/76 Ht.: 5’ 7” Weight: 280 Violation: Issuing worthless checks Violation: GT; DSP; GT on controlled substance; false ID Jacksonville Area: (select locations) danwand green Larry’s Giant Subs tracy dian sharer Gate Food Posts Race: White Sex: female Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 3/11/87 Ht.: 5’ 3” Weight: 205 DOB: 12/23/80 Ht.: 6’ 1” Weight: 186 Firehouse Subs Violation: VOP-Possession schedule II substance Violation: Possession w/intent to sell; mfg/del w/in 1000’; Famous Amos sale of marijuana Restaurants dallas gray wood glenn griffis McDonald’s Restaurants Race: White Sex: Male Race: White Sex: Male Wal-Mart DOB: 12/14/85 Ht.: 5’ 7” Weight: 190 DOB: 8/20/85 Ht.: 5’ 10” Weight: 163 Green Cove Springs: Violation: VOP-Fraud use of credit card Violation: Fel. DWLSR 3rd offense (select locations) Green Cove City Hall Harvey’s Grocery timothy walsh wringley, jr. chad moore Clay Co. Sheriff’s Office Race: White Sex: Male Race: White Sex: Male Clay County Admin Bldg. DOB: 3/4/90 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 155 DOB: 6/7/88 Ht.: 5’ 10” Weight: 145 Violation: Retaliate against witness/victim; criminal mischief Violation: Felony FTA And Middleburg: Call the SJSO at (904) 824-8304 today! Call the BCSO at (904) 966-2276 today! McDonald’s OCTOBER 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 15 Special Thanks Fully Stocked Trucks In Your Area Now! State Cert. No. CFC025597 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES David and Shirley Raines Bailey Publishing Republican Women’s Club of Duval Federated Contemporary Business Services Ronald J. Renuart Dye Bail Bonds Rob Bradley Senate Campaign Fraternal Order of Police Sharon H. Tanner GovDeals, Inc. The Fiorentino Group RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Publication Distribution Services Fred Thompson The McCormick Agency, Inc. 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