Dugger: Look for the silver lining...... 2 Hats Off!: Beverly McClain...... 8 FUGITIVES Protect and Serve...... 3 We Need Your Help; Unsolved Murders...... 10 Summertime CAPTURED 2581 Message from Sheriff John Rutherford...... 4 elebrate JSO Wanted...... 11 options for Celebrating Independence...... 5 C Missing Persons...... 13 MISSING FSS Missing Children...... 5 Shame, Shame, Shame; Busted...... 14 kids/teens PERSONS Mayor Brown: New Summer Initiative works end Area Most Wanted...... 15 ndep ence see p. 7 FOUND 179 to prevent Youth Crime & Victimization...... 7 I Special Thanks...... 16

AVAILABLE ONLINE 24/7 JULY 2014 www.justicecoalition.org Volume 20 • Number 4 • FREE New laws protect From tragedy to triumph: human trafficking New laws protect our families

victims By Lisa Root Office of the Fourth Judicial Circuit was able to prosecute some of the criminals and obtained convictions. Leaders Last summer was like none other and truly rocked our By Jay Howell and members of the First Coast community gathered for community. Within a few short months, Jacksonville lost public meetings to ask questions and present ideas for In recent years our state several children and young people—ages two to twenty- solutions. Lawmakers from around the State of Florida legislature and the United two—to homicide. Lysa Telzer, herself a victim/client worked with leaders and legal experts to create bills that States Congress have made of Justice Coalition, came on board as a victim advocate would bring about change. Governor Rick Scott signed substantial changes in the at the JC the same week Cherish Perrywinkle was kid- the bills into law. statutes that address the napped and killed. She became fully immersed in her job Some cases, however, remain unsolved…the murder- issue of human trafficking. in what turned out to be a monumental first week for her. ers remain free…the families remain in need of answers… In the past the Florida Legis- Lysa, along with the Justice Coalition, helped plan eight those who have the answers remain silent. That summer lature has declared that human trafficking funerals in less than three months. The community and of sadness forever etched into the minds of citizens, af- is a form of modern day slavery and that the families were in mourning; it was a summer of tears. fecting not only the First Coast but the State of Florida while many victims of human trafficking From hit-and-runs to drive-by shootings, to the abduc- and even other parts of the country. are forced to work in prostitution or the tion, rape and murder of a child by a convicted sexual sexual entertainment industry, trafficking offender, the senseless crimes in our community raised a The crimes, the victims, the results: also occurs in forms of labor exploitation public outcry for justice and change. Much has happened such as domestic servitude, restaurant in the last year as a result. Cherish Perrywinkle work, janitorial work, sweatshop factory The media alerted the community about each crime work, and migrant agricultural work. The and kept the public aware of progress made. Citizens Friday, June 21, 2013, 8-year-old Legislature has identified the tech- kept a watchful eye and called in tips. Crime preven- Cherish Perrywinkle was shop- niques the traffickers use to include iso- tion and victim-serving organizations walked the streets ping with her mother and two lating victims from the public and family looking for answers, urging more people to speak up and younger sisters for some much- members, confiscating passports and visas speak out. JSO worked diligently and quickly to gather needed clothes. Cherish was to or other identification documents, using clues, follow leads and make arrests. The State Attorney’s Justice... Continued on page 6 or threatening to use violence toward the victims or their families and informing the victims that they will be imprisoned or de- ported for immigration violations if they Understanding Juvenile Drug Court contact authorities. Florida criminal statutes define human By Angela Corey methods—when appropriate—in ju- fact they can receive a shorter sentence trafficking as transporting, soliciting, re- State Attorney venile cases and that is why juveniles based upon a recommendation by the cruiting, harboring, providing, enticing, are routinely sent to other diversion Department of Juvenile Justice that is maintaining or obtaining another per- Juvenile Drug programs by the SAO which also pro- usually much more compatible with son for the purpose of the exploitation of Court (JDC) is a hot vide substance abuse treatment. the schedules of working parents. that person. The recently concluded 2014 topic as of late. Unfor- It is important to note that the SAO The number of cases in JDC has Florida Legislature enacted new laws that tunately, only some is not the only party responsible for declined over the years for several will establish additional programs to aid of the information on requesting a case be sent to JDC. In reasons. For starters, fewer juvenile the victims of trafficking. The emphasis this diversion program has been re- fact, Florida law states that the juve- cases have been opened by the SAO. of the new law is on intervention, safety ported by the media. What you may nile’s defense attorney, the court and In 2009, the SAO’s juvenile case count and treatment for sexually exploited chil- not realize is that in order for a ju- the SAO can request a referral to JDC. was 6,184. In 2013, that number was dren. The new law establishes standards venile to be sent to JDC, the juvenile Last year, court administration, 3,226. It should also be noted that in for residential safe houses to treat sexually must be arrested. An arrest is required judges and members of the Public 2013 nearly half of the cases the SAO exploited children and authorizes a cer- so the case can be tracked through the Defender’s Office (PDO) met to dis- referred to Juvenile Drug Court were tification program for safe houses at the Clerk of the Courts because the JDC is cuss how to send more juveniles to rejected by JDC. Department of Children and Families. The funded by a federal grant and subject JDC. The PDO and court administra- Some have claimed the SAO refus- law requires the Department of Children to its requirements. tion agreed to review cases and send es to send cases to drug court diver- and Families to create and adopt screen- Although some special interest the SAO information on cases which sion; this is simply not true. Juveniles ing and assessment tools for identifying groups publicly support non-arrest were appropriate for JDC. Seven who have already received an oppor- and assisting sexually exploited children. methods, these same individuals are months after that meeting, the SAO tunity at diversion are generally not The Department of Children and now claiming to be upset that more still has not received information on referred to the drug court diversion Families and the community based care juveniles have not been sent to JDC. potential cases from the PDO or court program. The SAO does make excep- agencies that operate under its umbrella The State Attorney’s Office (SAO) administration. tions to this in appropriate cases, such will be required to initiate response pro- routinely diverts juvenile drug cases The JDC is a year-long program, as, when the Defense provides mitiga- tocols regarding procedures to be taken to the appropriate diversion pro- which requires the juvenile and his or tion. The SAO has also agreed to send when the department encounters sexu- gram, which may include JDC, but the her parents to be in court several times cases to drug court as a condition of ally exploited children. The new law cre- SAO will not arrest a juvenile just so a month. As a result, many juveniles probation for defendant’s who would ates a new statewide council on human we can send the juvenile to JDC. The and their parents decline to accept the otherwise be facing a commitment Trafficking... Continued on page 4 SAO is committed to using non-arrest rigorous drug court offer due to the program. 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. call (904)783-6312 to see how you can be a part of this vital service. JUly 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 1 Look for the silver lining

just not that simple. Each of us Grief is the natural, psycho- violence services at here—whether staff or client— logical response to loss and we the University From the Director has faced loss, pain and grief need to allow ourselves to go of Virginia. as an orchestrated part of our through it in order to enter into In the ground by Ann Dugger journey. As much as we don’t the next season healthy and little bit of rules for want to feel pain or see anyone strong. research I their com- else experience it, once someone have done puter and phone It seems like just a month is in such a trying season of life, Digital Domestic on the topic, I use, determining ago we were still wrapped up in the only way to get to the other discovered many consequences for break- scarves and wearing boots, pray- side of the grief is to go through Violence cases where the con- ing those rules. The rules ing for summer to hurry and get it. Difficult as it may be, it is a It has come to my attention trol crept in through text mes- are merely boundaries you set here. Now we are overwhelmed necessary part of the healing that a new type of domestic vio- sages until it became full-blown around your children to safe- with heat and humidity so bad it process. Sometimes we truly lence is on the rise in the form of domestic violence, including guard them from a world that takes your breath away, with a have to embrace where we are text messaging. Seemingly, this verbal and physical violence never fails to find new ways promise to only get hotter before and all its realities in order to digital age has allowed harass- and even murder. to do bad things. Also discuss the summer is over. move forward. ing and stalking someone to be We may deal more with this digital safety—turning off the The longer I live the more As you connect with people much easier and more common subject in the future, but let me location in the phone settings in I grasp the importance of not in whatever season of life you than ever before. We’ve pro- encourage you now to talk with particular—as well as educat- complaining about the current find yourself, you may find that gressed from a microwave soci- your teens about what harass- ing them on what constitutes situation…like cold weather… a lifelong friendship is born or ety to a nanosecond world: when ment is and how to see it coming harassment. because there is no guarantee I someone’s life changed because I want to talk to you, I want to talk and avoid it—especially digi- will like what follows. Each sea- of how you deal with where you right now and if you get my text tally. Establish a relationship As always…love your chil- son in nature and in life holds are. Two of our victim advocates in ten seconds from when I send it, such that they feel comfortable dren and keep them safe—they its own value with both positive have discovered a life purpose then you should have a reply with- talking to you about anything. are depending on you. Have a and negative aspects. There is out of their incredible loss of in twenty seconds after that. For Know their friends. Set firm safe and Happy 4th of July! much to be learned from being loved ones at the hand of violent some people who are insecure exactly where I am right now criminals committing heinous and feel a strong need to control and I might miss an important acts. They accepted they had to those around them—especially lesson if I am wishing away the go through the natural process a boyfriend or girlfriend—the Safety Secret: present and attempting to rush of grieving to get to the healing opportunity to control some- the season I am in. they so desperately needed and one’s behavior through text is “Take the time to develop a quality relationship with your Every day we deal with hurt- never gave up on themselves. much too tempting. children so they become comfortable talking to you about ing people who come to the They found strength in helping Harassment is “just easier anything.” Justice Coalition. Many times, others go through the same or now, and it’s even more per- when someone comes to us similar experiences. They drew sistent and constant, with no Many children have been victimized in the past, only for broken, we fervently wish we close to their sources of com- letting up,” Claire Kaplan said their parents to find out years later. This is usually because the could take away the pain and fort and found sustaining peace in a Washington Post article I children are afraid that their parents will get angry with them, we try…with a hug, a prayer, until they were strong enough read on the subject. She is the punish them or even blame them. This is not the sort of rela- an encouraging word…but it’s to give that comfort to others. director of sexual and domestic tionship a parent should have with their children and it can be avoided by open communication. This is why it is wise to teach your children that they can talk to you about anything.

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2 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate JUly 2014 To Protect and Serve Our monthly recognition for the best of the best Police Officer of the Month Reserve Officer of the Month Philip J. Rossomano Mike Griffin

Canine Officer Phil Rossomano patrols city streets with his Reserve Officer Mike Griffin is honored for assisting a local partner, Police Service Dog “Cane” – a four-year-old German law enforcement partner with an arrest. On January 20, as Shepherd from Europe. Both certified in explosive detection Griffin was traveling northbound on I-295 toward Blanding and criminal patrol work, they are honored for their hard Boulevard, he noticed a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- work in 2013 that led to the apprehension of several danger- tion Commission Officer was involved in an altercation with ous felons. a suspect near the Roosevelt exit. Mike pulled over to see if he Last July 17, the two were on patrol in northwest Jackson- could assist the officer. ville when Phil saw a white Jeep Grand Cherokee stopped A few minutes prior to Mike’s arrival, the suspects had fled in the middle of the road on West 18th Street. This vehicle from the FWC officer. After the driver stopped the vehicle, the matched the description of one that was taken during an officer took him into custody, but a passenger in the vehicle became combative and elbowed and Armed Carjacking a short time earlier, so Phil immediately struck the officer when he had her exit the automobile. That is when Mike arrived and offered turned around to investigate. The driver of the vehicle left at a to help. He handcuffed the woman and she proceeded to kick him as well. Eventually the FWC high rate of speed and Phil lost sight of the SUV near Moncrief officer and Griffin got the suspect under control and she was arrested for Battery on a LEO and and MLK Boulevard. Resisting a LEO with Violence. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle was arrested for Felony Dispatch announced that a vehicle matching this descrip- Fleeing and Possession of Narcotics. No one was seriously injured during this arrest. tion had been stolen earlier in the day and occupants were Undersheriff Senterfitt said, “Mike, thank you for volunteering your time to assist officers suspected in a Robbery and Aggravated Battery with a person throughout Duval County. Congratulations on earning the Reserve Officer of the Month award.” shot in the chest in the 1000 Block of West 18th Street. Ros- somano radioed the location where he last saw the suspect ve- hicle, and officers quickly located it a short distance away and Police Supervisor of the Month began a pursuit on Boulevard. When the vehicle stopped, three of the four occupants fled from the automobile and ran in different directions. Rossoma- Michael D. Senterfitt no and Cane tracked the suspects and when located, both failed to comply with orders and were engaged by Cane. They ultimately surrendered and were taken into custody. The third suspect Zone 1 Sergeant Mike Senterfitt, tasked with addressing was apprehended by officers guarding the perimeter, while the fourth suspect (who stayed in property and violent crimes that occur in the downtown area, is the vehicle) was also taken into custody without further incident. recognized for his leadership and overall approach to his job. He The four suspects were interviewed by Robbery detectives who linked them to at least two has received a commendation for his work in reducing property other cases. crimes involving the homeless in the zone. Recently, he identi- Ten days later Phil was on patrol when he heard a BOLO for a Robbery suspect believed to fied two nightclubs that officers know play a role in the violent be in the area of Main Street and West 21st. Immediately following the broadcast, Phil saw the crime in the downtown area. He coordinated with JSO’s VICE suspect and he and Cane detained him until patrol units arrived at the scene. The victim was Unit, the DART Unit, the City of Jacksonville Code Enforcement, brought to the scene and positively identified the suspect. Then, last August Rossomano and and the Florida Division of Alcohol, Beverages and Tobacco to Cane assisted Narcotics in the apprehension of several armed suspects. In addition to catching conduct inspections of the properties. Multiple code violations the “bad guy”, two firearms (one stolen) were also recovered at the scene. were discovered, resulting in the businesses being closed Since then there have been no violent On December 12, the two responded to an Armed Carjacking call where the suspect fled crimes reported in these locations. from police. Phil deployed Cane, who tracked the suspect through a heavily wooded area and Just before 2 a.m. last December 7, Mike responded to a scene where two victims had been cut through a creek to the backyard of a residence, where the suspect was hiding behind a small and sustained serious injuries requiring them to be transported to a local hospital. Mike quickly as- metal storage cabinet located on the back porch. Cane engaged the suspect who began to fight, sessed the situation and identified six different crime scenes associated with this case that needed causing the two to fall to the ground. Ultimately the suspect was taken into custody. to be secured. He coordinated resources that secured the crime scenes, redirected traffic and located On December 16, Phil and Cane assisted patrol in apprehending several Armed Robbery and arrested the suspect on Aggravated Battery charges. suspects who had just robbed a victim at an ATM. The duo deployed to where the suspects were A week later Mike was conducting a property check at the Shell Gas Station on North Main Street last seen fleeing from police, and Phil observed all three suspects running right at him in the when he was alerted to an Armed Robbery. He quickly gathered information from the victim and 1900 Block of Laura Street. He commanded them to stop and surrender and took one suspect located the suspect fleeing from the scene. After a foot pursuit, the suspect was apprehended and into custody; however, the other two fled. Patrol units apprehended the second suspect, while arrested. The victim suffered minor injuries during the robbery, but $3,000 stolen from him was Phil and Cane tracked the outstanding one. Cane found him hiding under a palmetto bush and recovered and returned. engaged him. The suspect fought with Cane and tried to pull his mouth apart in an effort to Sgt. Senterfitt, trained in the Incident Command System (ICS), was called for assistance during escape. Ultimately, he too was taken into custody. the airport incident last October – three incidents occurring simultaneously at the JIA – which re- Once all three suspects were in the care of patrol units, Phil and Cane went back to the loca- quired evacuating more than 1500 citizens. He assisted JAA police with the implementation of ICS tion from which the suspects fled. Cane located one of the firearms used in the robbery, and under a unified command structure, acting as Planning Section Chief and coordinating six different detectives gathered intelligence on the location of the second firearm used in the crime – and federal agencies and numerous JSO resources. Cane located it as well. It had been thrown under a car during the foot chase. In a commendation letter to Mike, his supervisor, Lt. Victor Pacheco said, “Although recently Undersheriff Senterfitt said, “I highlighted only a few cases where Phil’s work has led to promoted, you have demonstrated exceptional leadership…Within weeks of your assignment you the apprehension of firearms and arrests of violent felons. Believe me there are many more have created an esprit de corps among your officers. Your direction has increased your squad’s per- stories! Sgt. Charlie Byrd said, ‘This summary of exemplary police work is not uncommon. The formance while creating an atmosphere of camaraderie that cannot be denied. You not only speak of few months prior to Phil’s nomination for this award, he located and apprehended eight more what you expect from your officers, but you demonstrate it with your ‘Follow Me’ attitude.” Robbery suspects, two Attempted Murder suspects, five Aggravated Battery Suspects and re- Undersheriff Duane Senterfitt said about his brother, “Last year Mike received the Police Officer covered three firearms.’ of the Month award for the program he started where each officer is equipped with and trained in “Phil, thank you for your attention to detail and your many hours of training with PSD Cane. the use of a tourniquet. Mike, congratulations on earning the Police Supervisor of the Month award!” Your actions truly represent the Sheriff’s Office Core Values of Community Focused and Always Improving. Congratulations on earning the Police Officer of the Month award.” Corrections Supervisor of the Month Corrections Officer of the Month Equilla Stallworth Corrections Sergeant Equilla Stallworth, a supervisor in the Lisa M. Irre Pre-Trial Detention Facility Programs Unit, is recognized her for Corrections Officer Lisa Irre, assigned to the Services Sec- her professionalism as a key “utility player” in the Department tion at the Montgomery Correctional Center, is recognized of Corrections (DOC). Earlier this year the DOC met with the for starting a parenting class for incarcerated mothers at the American Correctional Association for a re-accreditation inspec- prison. She is also a certified Childhood Development and tion. Equilla assisted JSO’s Accreditation Unit with preparing for Guidance Counselor who recognized that a high percentage the inspection by gathering documentation from all three DOC of female inmates were mothers who could benefit from guid- facilities, building more than 140 files for each standard for the ance and instruction in developing their parenting skills. years 2011 thru 2013, escorting and shadowing the jail inspectors Lisa approached Corrections Sgt. Valaria Sapp with her during the tours and answering questions as needed. The inspection resulted in the auditors recom- idea, and detailed lesson plans were forwarded up the chain mending that JSO maintains its ACA accreditation. of command for review and approval. On November 15 last year she began teaching the parent- Equilla has also played a role in getting two initiatives off and running within the DOC. The first ing class to eight female inmates who were either court ordered to participate or volunteered to program, Transition from Jail to Community (TJC Initiative), is made possible through a grant from attend the eight-week course. The class covered topics such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, The Urban Institute in partnership with the National Institute of Corrections. According to The Urban developmental characteristics and milestones for each age range, meal planning, and training Institute, “TJC involves the development, implementation, and evaluation of a model for jail to com- in infant and toddler CPR. At the conclusion of the course each woman received a Certificate of munity transition. The TJC model…entails systems change and the development of collaborative Completion. relationships between jail and community partners. The goal of the TJC model is to improve public Sgt. Sapp said, “The initiative shown by Officer Irre in voluntarily coordinating and teaching safety and reintegration outcomes.” this class, outside the scope of her normal duties, clearly shows her dedication to the department The initiative launched in 2008 with “phase one” learning sites. In August 2012, TJC “phase two” and in improving the lives of others.” sites were announced with Jacksonville being one of those locations. Asst. Chief Tammy Morris over- Undersheriff Duane Senterfitt said, “Lisa, thank you for taking your idea and making it a sees this initiative locally. reality. I truly hope these women will take what they learn and adopt it as part of their parenting “Thinking for a Change”, a program offered at the jail, prison and the Community Transition Cen- style when they are released. I am honored to present you with the Corrections Officer of the ter, is an “integrated, cognitive behavior change program for offenders...” (Source: National Institute Month award.” of Corrections website). This nine- to thirteen-week program is taught by DOC staff members and the curriculum is designed to address cognitive self-change, social skills and problem-solving skills. Equilla serves as one of the four Core Instructors for “Thinking for a Change.” She is truly dedi- Letters to the Editor are welcome! cated to the success of these programs and recognizes that they play an important part in reducing We encourage your feedback! the recidivism rate. In addition to all of this, recently she was the JSO Team Leader for the Domestic Violence Awareness Walk benefitting Hubbard House. Send your Letters to the Editor to Her supervisor, Lt. Clarence James said, “Sergeant Stallworth’s educational background goes [email protected] or mail them to hand-in-hand with her primary area of responsibility, where she oversees numerous inmate pro- 1935 Lane Ave. S., Jacksonville, FL 32210 grams within the DOC. This is a high-volume work area and she takes this responsibility with strong personal commitment, displaying energy and vitality in performing this important function.” JUly 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 3 Trafficking... Continued from page 1

trafficking within the Depart- Children and Families on an “Human Trafficking” If this July 2014 • Volume 20, Issue 4 ment of Legal Affairs to as- accountability program di- new law is approved by the sist in coordination between rected at the treatment of sex- governor, the provisions of Founder Website Management law enforcement and social ually exploited and trafficked the new statute will take ef- Ted M. Hires, Sr. websessionshosting.com services agencies that are children. It is interesting to fect July 1, 2014. Larry Cohen Executive Director charged with the responsibil- note that the vote in favor of Ann Dugger Executive Board ity of the initial response for this piece of legislation was ­— Jay Howell, a Jacksonville attorney, has been a State Prosecutor, a US Kathy Cold, Board Chair trafficking victims. The law unanimous in both the Flor- Senate Investigator and the founder of the Editor mandates a new study on the ida house and the Florida Lisa Root Ken Jefferson, Vice Chair National Center for Missing and Exploited Scott Adams, Treasurer commercial sexual exploita- senate. The new law is identi- Children. He represents crime victims in Victim Services Todney Bynes, Secretary tion of children in Florida and fied in the 2014 session of the civil claims for damages and advocates a technical advisory panel Florida legislature as CS/CS/ Practitioner Robert Bracewell for the legal rights of all victims. to advise the Department of HB 7141 and is identified as Lysa Telzer Chris Butler Scott McGee Roger Delaney Bookkeeper/Office Stephen Joost Manager John Kirkland Message from Sheriff John Rutherford Jo Wilson Richard Kravitz In a recent conversation us; a visit on a front porch or Nancy McGowan Community with Jacksonville veteran jour- in the barber shop. Law abid- Financial Support Tom Murta nalist Jim Byard, of WEJZ and ing citizens will work with us, problem-solving Coordinator Sheriff John Rutherford Renda Broadcasting, we had if they know how. We show After the Community En- Rebecca Dugger Michael A. Rutledge an excellent discussion about them how to secure their home; gagement phase in Opera- Administrative John C. Turknett issues of the day. The broad- contact the police; all the tools tion Ceasefire, we go into the Assistant Larry M. Ward cast aired on WEJZ and other to help drive crime out of their Community Problem Solving Lynn Boone Lou Webber Renda/Jacksonville stations community. They are a part of phase. This is where we follow Public Relations Charles Wilson last month, and I wanted to the solution – a critical part. up on the information and tips McCormick Agency, Inc. share with you some of the people gave us. If a streetlight highlights of that informa- The upcoming budget is out and hasn’t been fixed, The Justice Coalition was founded in 1995 when one man’s priorities tive discussion. It is available were changed. Ted Hires was the average businessman working 60 to 80 cycle—asking for the we’ll contact the right city de- hours a week and looking out for himself until the day when he and his on our website, in its entire- partment and get that done. staff were robbed at gunpoint. As a victim of crime, Ted found the criminal ty, at www.jaxsheriff.org/ restoration of a few This is important in crime justice system worked harder for the criminal than the victim. As a result of newsroom positions prevention and deterring the his experience, Ted formed a (501(c)(3)), non-profit organization, Justice criminal element from finding Coalition, which continues Ted’s mission of assisting innocent victims of We discussed the Commu- violent crime in the Fourth Judicial court system. Operation Ceasefire a place to set up operations. I nity Service Officer program don’t care what the problem is Since 1995, the Justice Coalition has been fighting crime every step When we put together Op- of the way. Fugitives captured are through a partnership with local law being disbanded as a result that they report to us. If it wor- eration Ceasefire – I had to let enforcement agencies, the media, and citizen involvement. of budget cuts. These are the ries them, we’re going to listen the Council know that “some individuals who handle the to that and help find a solution The Justice Coalition’s of you are Peter and some of minor issues; traffic accidents; that will help make them safer. you are Paul” because I had to traffic control; crowd control Through these efforts people pull resources from other parts Victims’Advocate minor property crime; freeing know they can rely on the po- A free newspaper supporting victims’ rights and published monthly by the Justice Coalition, of the city to put together Op- Inc. The opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily those of the Justice Coali- up police officers to handle lice; that we are a source of eration Ceasefire, in the north- tion’s Victims’ Advocate or the Justice Coalition. The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate criminal things. Without them help fixing problems. They see welcomes both editorial and photographic submission, but they cannot be returned. Please west quadrant, to address the allow six weeks for a response to submitted works. Calendar information is welcome but we are stretched very thin on us as a protecting source and spike in violent crime we were must be submitted one month in advance of the event. the street. They were a tremen- not an occupying force. Com- ©Copyright 2014, The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate. All rights reserved. seeing. dous asset – a “force multi- munity engagement is the key. The Mayor and City Coun- The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate makes every effort to verify the information plier”. The folks that are now Following up on their issues is contained within; however, it assumes no responsibility for claims of advertisers. Should cil have cut 147 police officers waiting 2 1/2 hours on FHP to just as important. the publication be responsible for a reporting error, it will use twice the amount of space and all 92 community service to print a correction. Advertising rates and information are available upon request. The work a crash on a state road; People raise eyebrows when officers. Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate retains the right to refuse questionable or offensive that is the result of that staffing we tell them that we will facili- advertising as deemed by the publication and will not be held liable for false claims by an To respond to that type advertiser(s). Advertiser purchases right of publication only. shortage. tate the fixes that are needed in of violent crime effectively, That is why this budget an area. This is where we teach All correspondence to the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate should be sent to: it takes resources. We know cycle (2014-2015) is so very im- people how to get the help Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate exactly what to do…it’s just 1935 Lane Ave., South, Suite 1 • Jacksonville, Florida 32210 portant. I am asking the Mayor they need to make their neigh- having the resources to do it. Phone: (904) 783-6312 • Fax: (904) 783-4172 and City Council to restore borhood safer—even if the fix [email protected] Without those resources, im- to my budget 40 of the sworn is NOT a police problem. portant initiatives like Cease- The Justice Coalition’s Objectives police officer positions that It works. The criminal ele- fire will succeed, but they are • To be available for innocent victims of violent crime they cut, and restore 40 of the ment is LOOKING for a place not sustainable. • To educate the general public on criminal justice issues Community Service Officers to set up shop. When they We discussed Operation • To be pro-active in the fight against crime that were also cut. We have to see an abandoned, unkempt Ceasefire, and the tremendous start the arduous work of get- house, they have “cover” – a buy-in from city leaders and ting the agency back to where place where they think they the community. And we are Advertising Deadline it was when we were effecting can set up operations because attacking it just like we did The deadline for advertising copy for the violent crime reductions that no one cares, no one is watch- during Operation Safe Streets, were in the double digits, ul- ing, no one is telling the police. August 2014 Edition of the which began in 2006. We are timately achieving HISTORIC If the bad guys see a commu- attacking crime exactly the JUSTICE COALITION’S declines in overall crime. nity working to address that same way; when we had better VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE At one point we were at blight or pothole, the crimi- staffing and a worse spike in the 1750 police officers, al- nal element learns that these is July 10, 2014. crime. (More than 8,000 violent most what the Matrix Audit people care about where they crimes in a year. Today we’re (see www.Jaxsheriff.org/RE- live. It’s a deterrent to crime at about 5,000). PORTS) said we should have and sends a powerful message The first thing you have to (in 2009). And crime went to the criminals” “someone the secret do is ENGAGE THE PUBLIC. down in double digits. The cares about this neighborhood We knock on doors in the af- good news is crime is STILL – you are not welcome here”. fected community and reach the lowest it has been in 42 We will facilitate any fix or worD GAME out to the good people of the years. Until the horrific cuts of change or improvement in a Congratulations to JUNE’S winner, community. We are knocking the past three years. Now we neighborhood that will make it vincenzo ammirato. Thanks for playing. on 18,000 doors in this opera- have seen falling violent crime safer and helps residents take tion. Look, the majority of the Hidden in the text of the Victims’ Advocate is the Secret Word for the numbers flatten out, a plateau pride in their neighborhood. It month of July. The rules are simple: people in these neighborhoods in those low crime numbers. sends a powerful message to 1. Find the word. are good people. They want 2. Telephone the Justice Coalition office 783-6312. Last year we had a slight up- the criminal element that they the crime out and they want 3. The first person who telephones the correct Secret Word wins a tick in violent crime. This year, won’t be tolerated there be- Gift Certificate to Sonny’s Real Pit Barbeque Restaurant. and deserve to feel safe. So we still operating with greatly re- cause people care about where 4. You can only win once in a twelve month period. take them information – pam- duced resources, we are also, they live. phlets; handouts that show SO START SEARCHING! again, seeing violent crime them how they can work with increasing. Rutherford... Continued on page 12 Exclusions: no persons employed by the Justice Coalition, Sonny’s, nor their families are eligible. 4 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate JUly 2014 Celebrating Independence

Independence Day, commonly known as which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the Unit- with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. ed States commemorating the adoption of Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A declaring independence from the Kingdom of day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Great Britain (now officially known as the United Abigail: Kingdom). Independence Day is commonly asso- ciated with fireworks, parades,barbecues, carni- The second day of July, 1776, will be the most vals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding gen- in addition to various other public and private erations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to events celebrating the history, government, and be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn traditions of the United States. Independence Day acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be sol- is the National Day of the United States. emnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, During the American Revolution, the legal sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great one end of this continent to the other, from this time Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second forward forever more. Continental Congress voted to approve a resolu- tion of independence that had been proposed in Adams’s prediction was off by two days. From June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the outset, Americans celebrated independence the United States independent from Great Brit- on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicized ain. After voting for independence, Congress Declaration of Independence, rather than on July turned its attention to the Declaration of Inde- 2, the date the resolution of independence was ap- pendence, a statement explaining this decision, proved in a closed session of Congress. Governor Scott Issues Proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day • Governor Rick Scott issued the following proclamation recognizing June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day: • WHEREAS, Florida’s seniors are valued members of so- ciety, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that NEEDS YOUR HELP they live safe lives; and to locate these children • WHEREAS, it is recognized nationally that for every one report filed about abuse, neglect, or exploitation, there are 24 that go unreported; and • WHEREAS, abuse of older people is a tragedy inflicted against vulnerable seniors and is an ever-increasing problem that crosses all socio-economic boundaries in today’s society; and • WHEREAS, seniors should be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers, and important and active members of society; and • WHEREAS, combating abuse and empowering of older people will help improve the quality of life for all se- niors across this state, allowing them to continue to live angela jennings cortez mitchell caitlin kendall as independently as possible, adding to their overall well-being; and Missing since 3/7/14 Missing since 12/20/13 Missing since 4/4/14 • WHEREAS, we are all responsible for building safer communities for Florida’s elders; and • WHEREAS, we are all required to report elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation when we suspect it; and • WHEREAS, the welfare of seniors is in the best interest of all citizens and further adds to the well-being of all of Florida’s communities; • NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby extend greetings and best wishes to all observing June 15, 2014, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be harry pinkney erika collins joshua whitson affixed at Tallahassee, the Capital, this 20th day of May, in the year two thousand fourteen. Missing since 6/11/14 Missing since 3/10/14 Missing since 6/11/14 Governor

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JUly 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 5 Justice... Continued from page 1 fly out the next day to spend in Tampa, only to be released tears and intense anger to featured full summaries of the the Sexually Violent Predator the summer with father who less than three years later, his many. bills in the May 2014 edition Program lives in California. Money was case having been dismissed by The Amber Alert went from a press release from Gov. Senate Bill 524 scarce in her household and the court with no explanation. out and citizens stepped up Scott’s office. Here are portions her mother was struggling to It is unknown why no one ever with tips as they recalled see- of the bill summaries that make Creates enhanced standards afford the clothes she planned heard the State’s or Psychia- ing Smith’s white van, which release from jail and civil com- for the membership of the DCF to purchase from the nearby trist’s concerns about his po- turned out to belong to his mitment much tougher for sex- multidisciplinary team (MDT), dollar store to which she had tential to reoffend. mother. He had done horrible ual offenders and predators. whose duty is to assess wheth- walked with her three young He was last arrested on mis- things to Cherish and killed er convicted sexual offenders daughters. demeanor charges—to which her, reportedly leaving her meet the clinical definition of Three weeks earlier, a con- he pled guilty—and at the end covered with leaves in whiat a sexually violent predator, victed sexual offender, Donald of his sentence was not consid- might have been a creek behind and requires additional an- Smith, 56, had been released ered a candidate for a reevalu- a nearby northside church. The nual training for all members from jail, just over a year after ation that would certainly leads JSO had from Cherish’s of MDT; allows for civil com- pleading guilty to attempted have kept him in jail and per- mother and the community mitment consideration when impersonation of a public em- haps confined indefinitely in a enabled officers to locate Smith at least two of the five MTD ployee (a DCF worker) and at- civil commitment facility. And early Saturday morning and members feel it is appropriate tempted child abuse. From his though he compliantly regis- they arrested him on the Mat- and necessary first sex offense in 1977, Smith tered as a sex offender when thews bridge. Seeing the take- Gov. Rick Scott signs Senate Bill 528 spent years in and out of jail for he was released from jail, he down on television, citizens “Cherish’s Law” Allows for better tracking of crimes against minors, violat- was never considered a sexual called in tips directing police sex offenders/sexually violent ing probation and even deal- predator because he had never to the area where they had Senate Bill 522 predators by requiring them to ing in stolen property, and was been convicted of a sexually seen the white van, making it Closes a loophole and cre- provide expanded information once adjudicated a “mentally violent crime. possible for officers to quickly ates a process by which per- to law enforcement, such as In- disordered sex offender” by However, he was free. And locate Cherish, leaving some sons sentenced to a term of ternet user names, tag numbers the court. finding this unsuspecting fam- nauseated and some in tears, imprisonment in a jail can be for all vehicles and passports At one point, Smith was ily in a vulnerable situation, he crushed that they were unable referred to the Department of Senate Bill 526 recommended for civil com- befriended them and present- to reach her in time. The com- Children and Families (DCF) mitment, a State program run ed himself as a good Samaritan munity was stunned when the for civil commitment; raises Imposes a mandatory sen- by the Department of Children who could help. He reportedly news reports came. The family standards and increases ac- tence of 50 years for those and Families that evaluates sex claimed his wife had a $100 was devastated. Then came the countability in the DCF evalu- convicted of the rape or tor- offenders when they are due gift card and could meet them outrage. ation process for determining ture of children, seniors or for release from jail, to deter- down the street at Walmart Smith remains in jail await- whether an offender meets individuals with a disability; mine whether or not they still and would generously buy the ing trial in October. Meanwhile criteria for commitment to Justice... Continued on page 9 represent a danger to society needed clothing for the girls. the family and community and need to be remanded to a Smith loaded the family have cried out for answers. mental facility until they are in his van and took them to Legal experts and Officials in fully rehabilitated. Walmart. As they shopped, our area searched for the rea- J.B Coxwell Contracting, Inc. However, somehow his case he waited with them for a son Smith had been released joins the Justice Coalition fell through the cracks and he wife who would never show from jail and able to commit was let out, eventually reof- up with a gift card that didn’t this atrocity. Senators cre- in helping to make Jacksonville a safer place to live, work, and grow. fending. Back in prison and exist. Cherish reportedly grew ated bills to strengthen the re- just before his release in 1999, hungry and went with the quirements for sex offenders he was again evaluated, and trusted stranger to the in-store and predators and on April 1, this time flagged as likely to restaurant to get a hamburger. 2014, less than one year after reoffend and present a dan- She never got that hamburger. her death, Governor Rick Scott ger in the future. He was sent What she did get still turns signed the bills into law. to a civil commitment facility stomachs and brings instant Victims’ Advocate newspaper

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 his Ft. Caroline home Info: This father was murdered before sunrise Feb. 23, 34-year-old on E. 17th and Hub- 2001, and has not been mother of two bard St. on Feb. 21, seen since. His SUV was strangled 1994, by multiple stab was found a month during the night wounds. later near the Orlando and found by her Notify: JSO at airport. His case has little children on $1,000 $200,000 been ruled an unsolved REWARD 630-0500 REWARD May 28, 2002. homicide. Notify: Notify: JSO Cold JSO Homicide at Case at 630-1157 630-1157. 6741 Lloyd Road • Jacksonville, Florida 32254 This section made possible by donations from friends and family. 904-786-1120

6 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate JUly 2014 New Summer Initiative works to prevent Youth Crime & Victimization engaged in positive activities every weekday this summer two retired Jacksonville Fire in the park engaged in sports by Mayor during the summer. for youth at 11 city parks in and Rescue Department am- under the watchful eye of a Alvin Brown In just the past month we Jacksonville neighborhoods bulances that have been con- park supervisor. In last introduced one more enrich- affected by an increase in vio- verted into mobile recreation It’s all about keeping kids off month’s col- ing summer initiative that will lent crime. vehicles to transport staff and the streets and out of trouble umn (“Making target youth crime and youth Rec ‘N Roll Jax started June recreation equipment to four by offering them a safe place to Summer a Sea- victimization. It’s called Rec 23, and runs through August parks that are staffed a half day have fun and engage in posi- son of Crime ‘N Roll Jax. 15. each weekday. The other seven tive, supervised activities. Prevention”) I highlighted Thanks to the generosity of The participating parks are parks are staffed full time on Rec ‘N Roll is completely some important initiatives in Steve Pajcic and the Pajcic & Carvill, Clark, Grunthal, Ju- weekdays. free for the kids and, thanks Jacksonville aimed at keeping Pajcic Law Firm, we are pro- lius Guinyard, Panama, Pine This new initiative takes to Steve Pajcic, it doesn’t cost our youth out of trouble and viding supervised activities Forest, Scott, Tallulah, John- what I call a “back to basics” taxpayers a dime. It’s another nie Walker, Willowbranch and approach to summer park ac- great public-private partner- Woodstock. tivities: You have a neighbor- ship that benefits our city. It’s Three of the parks – Johnnie hood park; neighborhood kids; a smart investment in our kids Walker, Scott and Woodstock recreational equipment and and neighborhoods and it’s a – are in an area of Northwest supplies; and responsible adult smart investment in crime pre- Jacksonville recently identified supervision. vention and public safety. by the Sheriff’s Office for its It may seem basic, but it I believe we must be tough Operation Ceasefire program, makes a big difference. It’s on crime, but I also believe we where police are increasing what I had growing up. It’s must be tough on the causes of their presence and knocking what Steve Pajcic had when he crime. The most effective way on 18,000 doors in an effort to was growing up near Wood- to fight crime is to prevent it in stop gun-related crime. stock Park. He fondly remem- the first place. That’s the goal Rec ‘N Roll Jax is using bers spending his childhood of Rec ‘N Roll Jax.

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need for more space was evi- and get the home furnished, dent and she took every dime Beverly stopped what she was By Lisa Root she and her supportive hus- doing and filled up a truck full Hats Off this month goes to band had and put it into fixing of household items, food and Beverly McClain who has de- up an old condemned build- clothing, and delivered it to voted the last eight years of her ing on Myrtle Avenue. Seem- them. life to comforting the bereaved ingly out of nowhere, she had Sadly, her darling Rudy and less fortunate in the com- plumbers and painters and succumbed to cancer earlier munity around her. helpers to turn that old build- this year. Through her grief, A native of Jacksonville, ing into what is now a beacon Beverly has remained strong Florida, Beverly spent 15 of her of hope in her community. and has not backed down younger years living in Palm While Beverly still reaches from her mission. She said Beach, admittedly making out to parents whose chil- if she had stopped moving, poor choices that nearly cost Rudy and Beverly McClain, Founder of Families of Slain Children, Inc. dren are victims of homi- she wouldn’t make it and her life. Out of those difficult (FOSCI) cide—her priority— she has gives God the credit for her years, she ended up with four become the backbone for the strength, “He said he would children who have become the murder remains unsolved, but In the course of her spend- neighborhood surrounding take care of me and He does.” joy of her life, providing her this broken-hearted mother ing time at Justice Coalition, her organization, Families of She continues to share her with 11 grandchildren. has definitely found a way to she became aware that many Slain Children, Inc. (FOSCI). special brand of love with the Like a story straight from a make life livable—not only others were dealing with sud- For at least the last five years, community around the FOSCI fairy tale, her knight in shining for herself, but for many oth- den, tragic loss like hers and she has been providing food, house Rudy helped her build armor, Rudy McClain, came ers who have faced similar that no single organization clothing and emotional sup- and maintain. She said that into her life 26 years ago and devastation. could possibly cover all the port for children and families she has gained so many chil- they were married two weeks As most people in our com- hurting families in the commu- in her community. She has dren from the loss of her son… later. She credits him and the munity who are stunned by the nity. During her grieving pro- helped young people come taking one person at a time Lord for being her strength violent death of a loved one, cess she prayed and cried out out of bad behavior and go on and pouring into their lives. and helping her get on a better Beverly had no idea where to to God for direction. One night to be successful contributors “We need to all work to- path in life. turn or what to do. No arrest in February 2006, she felt that a to society. Neighborhood chil- gether,” she says, speaking of Back in Jacksonville, work- and no solid leads further com- mission was laid out before her dren know who to call when a city presently overwhelmed ing and living a more positive plicated her healing process and immediately took action. a parent or friend needs help. with violence and heartache. life with her beloved Rudy and left her without a chance “The Lord woke me up at She even leaves tables of food “If we had places like this all and her children, she never an- for closure. She had heard three or four in the morning on FOSCI’s porch overnight over Jacksonville, our city ticipated that her 25-year-old of organizations like Justice and told me what to do, do it for those who may “get hun- would be alright…I’m just son, Andre Johnson, would Coalition and Compassion- now, and who could help me gry late at night.” one me,” she said. “We need go missing and be found mur- ate Families and, though she get it done,” she said. Additionally, she is still on more agencies doing good dered a week later on June 23, didn’t really know what they In short order she had 30 call for the other victim-serv- work.” 2005. could do for her, she reached people meeting together in a ing organizations when there You are certainly a beacon “I thought my life wouldn’t out to both for some guidance room in her church, comfort- is a need. Even recently, when in the darkness and doing a be livable,” Beverly recalls. and hope to make sense of her ing and supporting one an- I was helping a displaced fam- good work…well deserving Nine years later Andre’s crumbling world. other. Within a few months the ily of seven get into a home of Hats Off!

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RESOURCE eliminates current statutory scene a second time. He later old, was at work in a north- time limitation for bringing a turned himself in and was con- side Metro PCS when a man (ServicesGUID listed are provided freeE of charge, criminal prosecution for lewd victed and sentenced to eight entered the store and robbed or have income-based scheduling) or lascivious offenses commit- years in prison this past spring. her, shooting her point blank ted upon or in the presence of While these are only two of then fleeing the scene. It Homicide Support/ Advocacy a child less than 16 years old; the many victims of hit-and-run wasn’t long before police Compassionate Families Eliminates incentive gain-time drivers in our community and were able to identify her kill- 354-0007, 721-3326 eligibility for sexually violent in our state over the last couple er and make an arrest. James Victim Services Center • 630-6300 offenses. of years, they represent the cru- Rhodes, who reportedly shot Jax. Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate elty and senselessness of these her in cold blood, is in jail 630-1764 acts and the need for change. now awaiting a trial set to Families of Slain Children Change came in the form of a start with jury selection Au- Jazmine Shelton 3108 North Myrtle Ave. bill recently signed into law by gust 11. The State is seeking Jacksonville, FL 32209 • 683-4986 Gov. Rick Scott known as the the Death Penalty. Abuse (Domestic) Aaron Cohen Life Protection 24 Hour Hotline Act. The legislation will: 1-800-500-1119 • Create a minimum manda- Hubbard House Emergency tory sentence of four years for Shelter & Counselling Janya Solomon leaving the scene of an accident 354-3114 that results in death; Quigley House (Clay County) 1-800-339-5017 • Increase existing mini- mum mandatory sentence from Compensation (victim) two to four years for leaving the Victim Services • 630-6300 scene of an accident resulting in MADD Victim Services • 388-0664 death with DUI; Megan Simmons Consumer Fraud • Increase the penalty for State Attorney’s Office • 351-0900 leaving the scene of an accident Finally, in August, these two friends were having a last Detoxification resulting in serious bodily in- sleepover before school was Gateway Community Services jury from a 3rd degree felony to 387-4661 a 2nd degree felony; to start back. In the middle of • Define “Vulnerable Road the night while they were on Family Amber Bass User” (VRU) and create a VRU the couch watching TV, a car Family Nurturing Center of Florida Tariyah Williams Last summer, a lovely enhancer in the criminal pun- rode past the mobile home 389-4244 Just two weeks following 22-year-old young woman where Jazmine’s mother lived SAV-A-CHILD, Inc. ishment code; and returned home late from a and those who were in the car P.O. Box 15197 Cherish’s death, the commu- • Require a three-year revo- night out with friends. She Jacksonville, FL 32239-1937 nity was again stunned when cation of the offender’s driver shot repeatedly into the home. 762-1937 2-year-old Janya Solomon be- license and, prior to reinstate- had pulled into her drive- Jazmine died instantly and came the victim of a hit-and- way when someone came, Megan was in ICU with com- Family Support Services of ment, a driver’s education run driver in the parking lot of course on the rights of vulner- stole her purse and shot her, plications from her wounds. As North Florida the apartments where her fam- killing her. No arrests have Jazmine’s family prepared to 1300 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 700 able road users. ily lived. The driver fled but been made. Almost daily bury her, Megan succumbed to Jacksonville, FL 32207 her friends and family are her injuries and died three days 904/421-5800 with media attention and com- www.fss.jax.org munity involvement, the driver pleading with the public later. (Provide foster care, adoption and was apprehended by JSO. Her to help. Someone knows. Mad Dads and JSO led a prevention) killer, Sedarus Scott, pleaded These cases are often solved neighborhood walk, attended Guardian Ad Litem Program guilty and will receive his date with citizens’ help; the Jus- by many in the community and Edward Ball Bldg. for sentencing this month. tice Coalition and the Bass knocked on doors looking for 214 N. Hogan St., Suite 6004 Shortly thereafter, 3-year- family are urging those in answers. The killers are still on Jacksonville, FL 32202 old Tariyah Williams was also the know to come forward. the loose and people who know 904/255-8440 killed by a hit-and-run driver. This family will forever them know they are guilty. It is Legal Assistance Eric Lynn Clayton fled the hurt, but some relief is pos- time for someone to come forth. 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Like a finger- Many of my favorite speeches and quotes use the word to convey Parenting Help print, true justice is different to each important messages: A place where parents and kids learn person and to each scenario. • “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as how to survive. outraged as those who are,” – Benjamin Franklin www.ihelpparents.com While the word appears to come from the French term “justitia,” • “I shall not submit to injustice from any on e .” – Ghandi Rape which descended from Latin to mean “righteousness and equity” • “Justice too long delayed is justice denied.” Sexual Assault Response Center dating back to approximately 1140 A.D., the idea of “justice” existed – Martin Luther King, Jr. (SARC) long before then. • “The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to 358-RAPE (358-7273) deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.” Office: 630-6330 Words synonymous with “justice” inundate the Old Testament and – Abraham Lincoln, my favorite lawyer Rape Crisis Hotline: 904/721-7273 equate to concepts of personal holiness or moral uprightness. 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JUly 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: Christopher Muncie Name: Donald Jerido Name: Ansel Albert Thompson Info: This 37-year-old male was Name: Jason Tyler Pelishek Info: Found murdered in his Info: He was murdered on May shot by an unknown assailant Info: He was found in a park- apartment at Golfair Blvd. on 16, 1990, at 1973 Ribault Scenic outside McB’s Lounge, 6211 ing lot of a law office on Lib- October 18, 2000. Drive. The suspect left the scene St. Augustine Rd. on Mother’s erty Street on July 23, 2012. Notify: JSO at 630-0500 in the victim’s red Nissan Path- Day in 2005. He died on his 38th Notify: Call 630-2626 or First finder. birthday, June 16, 2006. Coast CrimeStoppers at Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at 866-845-TIPS. 630-2172. 630-2172 if you have information about this case. $1,000 REWARD Name: Andre Johnson Name: Sulaiman Allah Name: Samuel A. Scott Info: Andre was found mur- Muhammad Info: This 34-year old was found Name: Tammie Lee Tschappatt dered on June 23, 2005. His Info: This 28-year-old male was shot in his vehicle on January 14, Info: On May 23, 2008, Tammie body was discovered in the found shot while sitting inside his 1995, on I-95 South. His vehicle was shot as she walked on the Ribault River near Lem Turner vehicle on January 9, 2011. He crashed into a wall south of street in the vicinity of Shenan- Rd. was parked at 6650 103rd Street. Ashley Street. doah and Lacoma Dr. She was Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at rushed to Shands where she information about this case. 630-2172. 630-2172. died several days later. Notify: JSO Homicide at Name: Shawn Patrick Newman Name: Jermain Jones 630-2172. Info: On Nov. 9, 2007, unknown Info: Jermain was visiting a re- Name: Moussa Set assailants shot this 35-year-old cently deceased family member Info: He was found dead Name: Michele Tyler-Hart male through the door of his at the Edgewood Cemetery on on May 6, 2003, inside the Info: This 21-year-old was apartment at 4743 Radcliff Ct. Sept. 12, 2005, when he was Amoco on Beach Blvd. and murdered on August 9, 1995, Before losing consciousness, he murdered by an unknown as- Art Museum Dr., lying on near Borden Cemetery off Plant stated, “They came in and shot sailant. the floor and the bulletproof Lane and Old Middleburg Rd. me.” He died later at Shands Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with booth was open. (near I-295) on the Westside. Hospital. information about this case. Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172. 630-2172. 630-2172 if you have information Name: Isaac Frank Lambe about this case. Info: On July 4, 2005, Issac Name: Bilaal Kwame Shaw “Buddy” Lambe was killed by a Name: Hiep Nguyen Info: Bilaal “Blair” Shaw, 19, Name: Damien A. Wallace motor vehicle in the 9400 block Info: This young man was found murdered while waiting to catch Info: He was found deceased in of Gibson Ave. near Rogers Ave. murdered on the floor of his busi- a city bus on Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:00 the front seat of a car at 1261 N. The vehicle left the scene after ness, Boba Coffee Shop, June a.m. CrimeStoppers reports only Broad Street on April 27, 2010. hitting the victim. 23, 2004. one tip has been received since Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO at 630-2178 Notify: JSO Homicide at the young man’s death. 630-2172. 630-2172 if you have information Notify: JSO at 630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS Name: Christopher LaShawn about this case. Lester Name: Dustin Padley Name: Jeffrey Edwin Sheppard Info: On Jan. 31, 2009, JSO Info: On Jan. 9, 2006, this Name: James Alfred Waters Info: This man was murdered responded to 3160 Dignan Street, 23-year-old male was crossing Info: On Jan. 19, 2009, this and his body found in the River- where they found Christopher’s two lanes of Hwy 1 Southbound 32-year-old man was killed side area on August 18, 2008. body. Foul play is suspected. in St. Augustine Beach, when he while sitting in his car at the Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at was struck by a white ’88 or ’89 Cleveland Arms Apts. Numer- 630-2172. 630-2172 if you have information LTD, thrown approx. 120 feet ous witnesses deny knowing about this case. and killed. anything about the murder. Notify: FHP at 904-695-4115, Notify: JSO Homicide at Name: Terry Lamar Maslin ext. 535. 630-2172. Info: Terry was found murdered Name: Merkel Hosea Smalls Name: Julius Parrish on Oct. 16, 2002, at 11501 Harts Info: This man was found de- Name: Otis West Info: He was watching his dog in Road, the Hartswood Apart- ceased on June 23, 2005, in the Info: On Sept. 14, 2002, this the yard on June 30, 2012. A car ments. 11000 block of Thein Street. 29-year-old man was shot in the slowly approached and someone Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at back as he walked away from an began shooting. Another victim 630-2172 if you have information 630-2172. argument with friends to return was also shot, but survived. about this case. to his home. The shooting oc- Notify: JSO Homicide at curred at 1248 W. Duval Street. 630-2172. Notify: JSO Homicide at Name: Tina Marie McQuaig 630-2172. Name: Terrance Dwayne Snead Info: Tina was found murdered at Name: Michael Lamar Perry Info: On Dec. 14, 2003, at 7:30 Cecil Field December 26, 2002. Info: On Aug. 7, 2008, he was pm, the victim was found shot Name: Stephen Wiggins DNA positively identified the gunned down at 13th and Mon- at 1944 Berkley St. in Jackson- Info: On Oct. 7, 2008, 56 year remains March 2003. crief by an unidentified black ville where he lived with his old Stephen was found bleeding Notify: JSO at 630-0500 male riding a green beach cruiser grandmother. and unresponsive on the road- bicycle. side in the area of 5100 Colonial Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172. Ave. He was pronounced dead $5,000 630-2172 if you have information at the scene REWARD about this case. Notify: JSO Homicide at Name: John Ragin, Jr. Name: Darrell Lamar Stringfield 630-2172. Name: Donna Mills Info: He and Eric Stubbs were Info: Shot by unknown assailant Info: This young woman was found murdered on June 29, on October 22, 2008, in the park- Name: Cedric Deon Williams murdered by a drive-by shooter 2011, at 5443 Bristol Bay Lane ing lot of Grand Oaks Apts. on Info: This 15-year-old was killed on Dec. 15, 2007, as she slept in N on Jacksonville’s Westside. Justina Road. He died on March at 344 Phelps Street on Sept. 23, her apartment on Confederate Notify: JSO Homicide at 6, 2009. The suspect is a black 2005. Point Road. 630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at male, 20s, 6’2”, 225lbs. Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at 866-845-TIPS. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172. 630-2172 if you have information $10,000 630-2172. $16,000 about this case. REWARD REWARD Name: Crandall “Jack” Reed Name: Eric Stubbs Info: On Nov. 16, 2007, this Info: He and John Ragin, Name: Lance Van Dominguez Name: Kawan Lamar Williams 51-year-old man was driving Jr., were found murdered on Morene Info: In July 13, 2003, Kawan his cab when a white car pulled June 29, 2011, at 5443 Bristol Info: This 23-year-old was killed was shot, apparently during a alongside him, robbed him and Bay Lane N on Jacksonville’s November 9, 2012, in the 3200 robbery, at 8711 Newton Road shot him twice. JSO found him Westside. block of Rayford Street. in the Southwind Villa Apts. on Edgewood trying to get Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at help. He died an hour later. 630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at 630-2172. 630-2172. Notify: JSO Homicide at $10,000 866-845-TIPS. $11,000 630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at REWARD REWARD 866-845-TIPS. Name: Hakeem Muhammad Name: Edin Tabora Name: Ryan Bernard Williams Info: This 17-year-old male was Name: George Renard Info: Murdered on October 31, Info: This 23-year-old was found deceased from a gunshot Santa’Cruz 2008, in front of his home at shot and killed April 1, 2010, wound on July 26, 2006, inside Info: He was found murdered Leigh Meadows Apartments on by unknown assailants after room 119 at the Budget Inn, on Aug. 5, 2005, at 284 Sunbeam Road. being pinned in his car by other 6545 Ramona Blvd. Lamson Street. Notify: JSO Homicide at vehicles at Kings Road and Notify: JSO Homicide at Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172. Division Street. 630-2172 if you have information 630-2172. Notify: JSO Homicide at about this case. 630-2172.

10 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate JUly 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 June 15, 2014, about two weeks before the Victims’ Advocate went to press.

anthony ronald diquan justin wayne ezekiel adam bernard ailer bost bowen braddock VA# 5778 VA# 5779 VA# 5780 VA# 5781 Black male, 6’ 3”, 210 lbs. Black male, 6’ 0”, 180 lbs. White male, 5’ 4”, 150 lbs. White male, 6’ 0”, 180 lbs. DOB: 10/20/85 DOB: 10/19/94 DOB: 3/2/83 DOB: 7/2/78 Violation: Burglary w/assault or Violation: Burglary Violation: Aggravated battery, Violation: Petit theft battery; domestic battery loitering and prowling

dante deshay michael anthony jennifer lynne alfred lewis clark cleveland cordova dixon VA# 5782 VA# 5783 VA# 5784 VA# 5785 Black male, 6’ 0”, 150 lbs. Black male, 5’ 11”, 166 lbs. White female, 5’ 7”, 175 lbs. Black male, 6’ 1”, 165 lbs. DOB: 6/26/88 DOB: 1/16/92 DOB: 8/24/83 DOB: 12/9/58 Violation: Possession of cocaine Violation: Burglary Violation: VOP-Child neglect x2 Violation: False ID, DSP

wilfredo I. jessie duane shawn brian dennis floran freeman christopher green hardin VA# 5786 VA# 5787 VA# 5788 VA# 5789 Hispanic male, 6’ 0”, 180 lbs. White male, 5’ 6”, 202 lbs. Black male, 5’ 11”, 175 lbs. White male, 6’ 0”, 170 lbs. DOB: 12/29/76 DOB: 12/30/78 DOB: 11/11/76 DOB: 7/22/83 Violation: Insurance fraud x2; Violation: Possession controlled Violation: PT, uttering Violation: Dealing in stolen intentional MVA x2 substance w/out prescription property (DSP) sabrina bryant angela jessica nathaniel malic michael kevin harrell harrison harrison hollis VA# 5790 VA# 5791 VA# 5792 VA# 5793 White female, 5’ 5”, 220 lbs. White female, 5’ 6”, 172 lbs. Black male, 6’ 6”, 188 lbs. Black male, 6’ 0”, 200 lbs. DOB: 5/26/86 DOB: 8/7/75 DOB: 6/23/84 DOB: 4/10/87 Violation: VOP- False ID, DSP Violation: VOP- DUI, possession Violation: Child abuse Violation: Aggravated battery on controled substance, para. pregnant female james edward grant thaddeus timothy lynn cornelius hopkins leuthold lyons lamont mann VA# 5794 VA# 5795 VA# 5796 VA# 5797 White male, 5’ 9”, 190 lbs. White male, 6’ 0”, 190 lbs. White male, 5’ 9”, 160 lbs. Black male, 5’ 7”, 165 lbs. DOB: 10/2/81 DOB: 3/24/89 DOB: 7/20/61 DOB: 5/6/81 Violation: DUI Violation: DSP, flase ID Violation: VOP- Aggravated Violation: Robbery assault w/deadly weapon

alchari renee malvin jermon marcus jerimi durham lee mcdaniels merriman mobley parker III VA# 5798 VA# 5799 VA# 5800 VA# 5801 Black female, 5’ 4”, 208 lbs. Black male, 5’ 10”, 173 lbs. Black male, 6’ 4”, 215 lbs. White male, 5’ 8”, 170 lbs. DOB: 7/21/88 DOB: 5/4/91 DOB: 9/7/84 DOB: 6/9/63 Violation: Uttering Violation: Burglary Violation: Burglary, attempt to Violation: Sexual battery on child; elude LEO lewd/lasc on child under 12 x2 lateticia michelle rhoderius lamar james calvin darien demetrius samford simmons thomas walker VA# 5802 VA# 5803 VA# 5804 VA# 5805 White female, 5’ 5”, 132 lbs. Black male, 5’ 6”, 175 lbs. Black male, 5’ 11”, 185 lbs. Black male, 6’ 2”, 181 lbs. DOB: 4/17/62 DOB: 3/11/93 DOB: 6/4/72 DOB: 10/2/91 Violation: VOP-Sale/delivery Violation: Burglary Violation: Domestic battery Violation: GT; grand larceny; cocaine uttering; forgery WANTED POSTERS TERMINOLOGY KEY AFDC - Aid for Dependent Children DW – Deadly weapon PCS - Possession of Controlled Substance robert david eugene Batt. – Battery FA – Firearm PT - Petit Theft cornellis white zipperer CW – Concealed Weapon FCF - Firearm by a Convicted Felon Traff. MDMA - Ecstasy Trafficking Cont. Subs. – Controlled Substance FEL - Felony Uttering - Forgery VA# 5806 VA# 5807 D/L S/R – Driver’s License Suspended or Revoked FTA - Failed to Appear VOP - Violation of Probation Black male, 5’ 3”, 135 lbs. White male, 6’ 2”, 198 lbs. Dom. agg. assault - domestic aggravated GT – Grand Theft WC – Worthless Check DOB: 6/5/76 DOB: 7/18/90 assault HO – Habitual Offender Man. del. cocaine - Manufacturing and Violation: Burglary Violation: VOP- False ID x3; DSP – Dealing Stolen Property LEO – Law Enforcement Officer Delivering Cocaine DSP x3

We Need Your Help: Missing If you have any information on their Bobby Rowdell Chattic Brandon Cory Gentry whereabouts, Bobby Rowdell Chattic, 48, was mur- Brandon was found on the side please call JSO- dered by an unknown assailant in his resi- of Picketville Road on the West- dence at 924 Children’s Way on December side August 11, 2013, possibly a 904-630-0500 or 12, 2009. He was a chef at such notable victim of hit and run. If you have Crimestoppers restaurants as Ruth’s Chris Steak House, any information regarding this River City Brewing Company and Golden crime, please call JSO- 904-630- (anonymously) at Corral. Anyone with information about his 0500 or Crimestoppers (to remain murder is urged to call Detective Barker at anonymous and possibly receive 1-866-845-TIPS. JSO Homicide, 904-630-2172. a reward)- 1-866-845-8477. JUly 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 11 Rutherford... Continued from page 4 Sheriff’s Advisory with decline in their area. The Clubs to the Police Athletic effective. It is high in CBD’s, The proposed ballot amend- members are engaged, and League to the after school read- the element that helps with ment #2 that will come before Councils they are doing great work with ing programs and Mad Dads; seizures, etc., but the oil is low Florida voters this fall is com- The Sheriff’s Advisory us. THEY ARE MAKING A the Mayor’s Summer Jobs pro- in THC, the element that gets pletely different from the bill Councils (ShAdCo) meet DIFFERENCE. But they’re get- gram; church groups all over you “high”. The Florida Sher- that just passed. That ballot, monthly in the 19 small geo- ting on in years and our chal- the city with youth programs iff’s Association wholly sup- unlike the new law, is NOT graphic areas. We have more lenge is to help them grow – Rev. John Guns and his Save ported the passage of the bill. about medical marijuana. It’s than 3,000 members. There are their membership with new our Sons program is a great ex- It passed the Legislature this about legalizing marijuana [for also college ShAdCos at JU and members. ample – programs designed to session, and will become law. recreational use]. EWC. I believe one of the key Don’t look at one part of instill values in our youth and It is specifically designed for If you want to know about successes of the ShAdCo dy- town and think that crime or focus on character building children with debilitating dis- ANY public safety or crime namic is the FOLLOW UP and economic decline is indigenous are working. Those who serve eases such as epilepsy. issues in our community, accountability piece that we to just one area or just one zip our community by working in Here is the confusion – PLEASE visit our website- have in place. When a citizen code. 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12 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate JUly 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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Race: Black Sex: Male Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 5/17/84 Ht.: 5’ 7” Weight: 165 DOB: 10/26/87 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: 140 Violation: DWLSR Violation: VOP- Burglary of structure x3; Grand theft kelsey morgan dunsing Race: White Sex: Female steven michael walter DOB: 9/5/87 Ht.: 5’ 3” Weight: 260 Violation: Uttering stolen check coffin Jeffrey H. Tomack, MHSA, NHA Race: White Sex: Male Administrator DOB: 12/17/89 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 120 730 COLLEGE STREET Violation: VOP- Aggravated assault JACKSONVILLE,730 COLLEGE STREETFL 32204 clarissa simone rodman JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204 Race: Black Sex: Male TEL: (904) 358-6711 FATEL:X: (904) (904) 358-6711358-6499 keeth robert curtis DOB: 5/21/90 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: 220 FAX: (904) 358-6499 Race: White Sex: Male Violation: Uttering stolen check DOB: 9/16/91 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 170 Violation: Burglary to auto [email protected] aileen peeples mann Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 12/16/80 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 130 roderick sentell johnson Violation: Trespassing, GT, DUI, dealing in Race: Black Sex: Male stolen property DOB: 1/24/82 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 210 P.O.P.S. Violation: VOP- Sale/Delivery of cocaine Call the NCSO at 1-855-725-2632 today! The Justice Coalition appreciates the support of its Positively Outrageous adrian jwvone phillips BAKER COUNTY’S Partners Race: Black Sex: Male ACS Security Systems DOB: 3/29/95 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 195 MOST WANTED Lou Webber Tires Violation: Burglary to auto Sheriff Joey Dobson and the Baker County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of the Justice Coalition to capture wanted Miller Electric criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. Buck Autrey WW Gay Mechanical Call the CCSO at (904) 213-6031 today! JOHNNIE LEE SMITH Race: Black Sex: Male Contractors, Inc. DOB: 1/26/82 Ht.: 6’ 4” Weight: 254 Violation: Armed robbery ST. JOHNS COUNTY’S Call the BCSO at (904) 259-2231 today! WHERE YOU MOST WANTED CAN FIND THE Sheriff David Shoar and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s BRADFORD COUNTY’S participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. joseph william adams MOST WANTED City Hall Race: White Sex: Male Sheriff Gordon Smith and the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts City Hall Annex DOB: 5/5/69 Ht.: 5’ 5” Weight: 210 of the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s Duval County Courthouse participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. Violation: FTA- Possession of meth w/intent to sell; resist Jacksonville LEO w/out violence javares barnes Public Libraries Race: Black Sex: Male Police Memorial Building michael robert rivers DOB: 11/30/80 Ht.: 6’ 4” Weight: 179 Sonny’s Real Pit Race: Black Sex: Male Violation: Failure to register as a sex offender Bar-B-Q DOB: 7/12/90 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 182 Office Depot Violation: VOP- Sale of cocaine The Jacksonville Landing teresa gaskins vergara Most Major mychael tyrell taylor Race: White Sex: Female Downtown Buildings Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 1/26/85 Ht.: 5’ 2” Weight: 120 Jenkins Quality Barbeque DOB: 8/28/89 Ht.: 5’ 6” Weight: 160 Violation: Misdemeanor VOP (all locations) Violation: VOP-Manuf. cannabis; possession cannabis w/ intent to sell Jacksonville Area: derek perkins (select locations) Race: White Sex: Male Larry’s Giant Subs cole philip westervelt DOB: 8/9/79 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 225 Race: White Sex: Male Gate Food Posts Violation: Felony VOP DOB: 12/4/89 Ht.: 5’ 10” Weight: 160 Firehouse Subs Violation: VOP- Grand theft Famous Amos jamal ross Restaurants kristin brooke wiseman Race: Black Sex: Male McDonald’s Restaurants DOB: 9/24/92 Ht.: 6’ 0” Weight: 190 Wal-Mart Race: White Sex: Female Violation: Fleeing elude LEO at high rate of speed DOB: 9/22/92 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 100 Green Cove Springs: Violation: FTA- Sale of cocaine (select locations) Green Cove City Hall robert masey Justine Scott Wright Harvey’s Grocery Race: White Sex: Male Clay Co. Sheriff’s Office Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 10/26/87 Ht.: 5’ 2” Weight: 98 DOB: 3/12/88 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: 165 Violation: Felony VOP Clay County Admin Bldg. Violation: Order to take into custody And Call the SJSO at (904) 824-9099 today! Call the BCSO at (904) 966-2276 today! Middleburg: McDonald’s JUly 2014 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 15 Special Thanks Dennis Sullivan PROFESSIONAL Lysa Telzer SERVICES Fred Thompson Bailey Publishing Tropic Aire of North Florida Contemporary Business Services Robert R. White Dye Bail Bonds Duane and Joy Williams Fraternal Order of Police GovDeals, Inc. Ralph Nicewonger- VOLUNTEERS Publication Distribution Services The McCormick Agency, Inc. NEWSPAPER Shirley Shaw Lou Webber DELIVERY Websessions, Larry Cohen Amos Bankhead W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. David Brown Bob and Trish Edwards Beverly McClain, FOSCI CONTRIBUTORS Pete and Cindy Miller Scott & Crystal Adams Spencer Myers Jeanette Baker H. G. Peterson Bank of America Derrick Rogers CSX Good Government Fund PacMatch Paul Russell Damien D’Anna Dave Workman/Strike Zone Kathy Cold OFFICE VOLUNTEERS James C. Coleman, III Amos Bankhead FOP 5-30 Crystal Cooper Steven T. Halverson Fran Futrill Mike Yost Photography HEARTS AND HANDS Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens MINISTRY Jeannie Miller Pastor Steve Dobbs, Paxon Herb Morris Revival Center Tom Murta Paxon Christian Bookstore Patricia O’Rourke Rev. Deryle Adkison Ivan Pena Rev. Amos Bankhead Poole Management Rev. Larry McGinley Bertram S. Reid and Margaret Reid Trust Rev. Ronnie Williams 2014 Shoot for Justice Sponsors/Volunteers/Contributors Andrew Brennan Jeff Raynor Wiley S. Hunter Craig D. Aldrich Lawrence m. LeClair Charles Wilson Lyndy Jones Michael Teston William H. Bieberbach Gary Hopkins Kenny Kennedy Charles B. Blanton John H. Rutherford Lance M. Day Donnie Vanzant Paul Shirley Courtney Reames Ride for Justice At the end of June we held our 8th Annual Ride for Justice. I would like to say a special “thank you” to Adamec Harley-David- son, JSO, CSX Police Department and Dick’s Wings, Clear Channel Outdoor, and Tools for a Time for helping make our Ride for Justice a great event. It was wonderful to have everyone together for the purpose of honoring innocent victims of violent crime and raising funds to help us continue providing this vital service here on the First Coast. Thank you to all our volunteers as well, especially the many motorcycle groups who work each year to make this event run smoothly. **Ride for Justice photos and more in August edition**

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