Danny Federico [email protected] A 49-year-old O’Brien woman was killed Friday afternoon, April 3, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 27 and County Road 49, in Branford. According to the…
Category: Crime
News & information pertaining to crime in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
17 Arrested in Operations Running Wild: FDLE partners with CCSO, LCPD, FDC, SAO to conduct enforcement operation
FDLE Contributor Inspectors, agents and analysts with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s (CCSO), the Lake City Police Department (LCPD), the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC)…
Jail Report 3.16 – 3.30
Lafayette County March 26 Lawrence Albenberger, trespassing March 27 Ashley Jordan, violation of probation Hamilton County March 16 Abdullah Anar, no valid drivers license Danielle Maddox, out-of-county warrant Luis Francisco Tomas, driving…
Suwannee County ag officers find over 50 pounds of illegal cannabis
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, March 24, Florida Agriculture Law Enforcement officers in Suwannee County made a major drug bust. According to a report from Florida Agriculture Law Enforcement, the incident began…
Jail Report 3.11 – 3.15
Lafayette County March 11 Scott Thompson, battery Lucille Thompson, battery Dale Norris, battery March 14 Antonio Porter, out-of-county warrant, open container of alcohol within 100 feet of business Suwannee County March 9…
Jail Report 3/2/26 – 3/9/26
Lafayette County March 2 John Chastain, felony violation of probation Edilzar Ortiz, operating motor vehicle without valid license March 4 Clifford Pressley, out-of-county warrant March 5 Rex Denoi, driving while license suspended…
Live Oak teen charged in burglary case in Flagler County
Christian Peterson [email protected] In September 2025, Alan Jaramillo-Hernandez, a 17-year-old from Live Oak, was arrested in Flagler County by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. His arrest was in connection to a string of burglaries. …
FHP seeks public assistance in identifying vehicle and driver involved in fatal hit-and-run
Florida Highway Patrol Contributor The Florida Highway Patrol is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 25, on…
Ohio man charged with obscene communication with minor
Jason Futch [email protected] An Ohio man was arrested and charged with alleged obscene communication with a juvenile following an investigation that began in February. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)…
Roldan sentenced to 10 years in animal abuse case
Jason Futch [email protected] Eric Ivan Roldan, the 46-year-old Live Oak man convicted of beating a puppy nearly to death last year, was sentenced to 10 years in the Florida Department of Corrections. …
SWAT uses explosive entry at Royal Inn, arrests two
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team arrested two Live Oak residents following an early morning warrant execution at a local motel. According to…
Humphrey sentenced for sex crimes
Jason Futch [email protected] Wallace Edward Humphrey was found guilty of sexual assault following a trial at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Monday, March 2. He was then sentenced to two consecutive life…
March 5 is Slam the Scam Day
Laura Young [email protected] During National Consumer Protection Week, recognized annually from March 1 through March 7, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is leading a National Slam the Scam Day on Thursday, March…
More details revealed regarding 2025 cyberattack on City of Live Oak, $60,000 payment
Jason Futch [email protected] Details surrounding a cyberattack on the City of Live Oak last year emerged after a year of questions. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Live Oak…
Apex victims will not receive restitution any time soon, says State Attorney’s Office
Jason Futch [email protected] Shortly after Jason Andrew Bullock was transferred into the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), victims who had anticipated receiving a substantial restitution payment were dealt another…
Madison County man in critical condition following self-inflicted gunshot
Jason Futch [email protected] A Madison County man wanted in Suwannee County for child sex crimes is in critical condition following a standoff that led to the suspect firing a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Live Oak man charged with multiple sex crimes, including video voyeurism
Jason Futch [email protected] A Live Oak man was charged with multiple sex crimes following a report of a local girl who told her friends that 38-year-old Jonathan Richard Browne had sexually assaulted…