Jason Futch [email protected] The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) announced on social media the arrest of multiple juveniles following a month-long investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries in the Sherwood Forest…
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News & information pertaining to crime in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
GUILTY: Jason Bullock convicted of organized fraud of over $50k
Jason Futch [email protected] After four days of testimony and more than three years of investigation, a six-member Suwannee County jury needed just over two hours to reach a verdict on Friday, Nov….
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Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Hulaween visitor faces battery charges
Jason Futch [email protected] A 28 year old Missouri man was arrested for multiple offenses while visiting the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park during Hulaween. Bee Kurtis Campbell, of Mountain Grove, Mo.,…
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Lafayette County Nov. 3 Brandon Stimpson, driving while license suspended or restricted Nov. 5 Fernando Gonzalez-Valencia, operate motor vehicle without valid license Willie Cook, violation of probation Nickolas Alaya, animals – torture…
Florida prepares for 16th execution of the year as debate over death penalty intensifies
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Norman Merle Grim, who was sentenced to death for the 1998 murder of Cynthia Campbell in Santa Rosa County, met his date with the executioner….
Quick-thinking resident foils scam attempt; suspect arrested
Jason Futch [email protected] The daughter of an elderly Live Oak resident acted fast when she suspected her mother was being taken advantage of in the amount of $20,000. As a result,…
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Lafayette County Oct. 31 Caleb Chalmer, violation of probation Nov. 2 Willie Cook Jr., violation of probation Hamilton County Oct. 27 Antwain Leon Strawder, simple battery domestic violence, aggravated battery, withhold…
Live Oak man allegedly kills father, injures mother
Jason Futch [email protected] A Live Oak man was charged with allegedly killing his father and critically injuring his mother on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Gene Roger Desmartin, 47, faces charges of homicide, attempted…
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Lafayette County Oct. 21 Tracy Hoopes, violation of probation, property crime, trespassing Oct. 23 Carlos Vasquez- Lopez, driving under the influence, moving traffic violation Oct. 26 Crystal Hampton, aggravated battery, battery …
Hamilton County man leads deputies on high speed chase
Jason Futch [email protected] A Hamilton County man was charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement after engaging Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies through the outskirts of Jennings. On Tuesday, Oct. 21,…
Gibbons given multiple life sentences following 2023 abduction
Jason Futch [email protected] Following two days of testimony, Desmond Leon Gibbons learned his fate inside the Hamilton County Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as a jury found him guilty of all six…
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Lafayette County Oct. 14 Federico Martinez-Felix, moving traffic violation Oct. 15 Stephan Pittman, disorderly intoxication, simple assault, resist an officer, battery Hamilton County Oct. 14 Thaddaeus Jerrod Thomas, out- of-county warrant…
Apex Metal Buildings trial moved to week of Nov. 17
Jason Futch [email protected] The trial of Jason Andrew Bullock, charged with organized fraud in 2023, is set to go before a jury in November, following a scheduling conflict with Judge Kathryn Land’s…
Apex Metal Buildings trial moved to week of Nov. 17
Jason Futch [email protected] The trial of Jason Andrew Bullock, charged with organized fraud in 2023, is set to go before a jury in November, following a scheduling conflict with Judge Katy…
Craig Ames sentenced to life for sex crimes
Jason Futch [email protected] Craig David Ames appeared in court at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 16, before Circuit Judge Mark Feagle to plead guilty to a series of sex crimes…
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Lafayette County Oct. 11 Vincent Hart, drug possession, evidence destroying Hamilton County Oct. 6 William Micheal Koon, drug possession, driving while license suspended or restricted revocation equivalent status second subsequent offense Oct….