Jason Futch [email protected] A Live Oak man was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 12, following an incident at a home in Suwannee County. According to the arrest report from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s…
Category: Crime
News & information pertaining to crime in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.

Two charged with manslaughter following death of toddler
Jason Futch [email protected] UPDATED: 11:40 a.m., more information included Two Suwannee County residents were charged with negligent manslaughter following the death of a 2 year old child. Christian Nicole Parnell, 33, and…
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Lafayette County Sept. 30 Jessica Thornton, violation of probation-drug offense Hamilton County Sept. 29 Francisco Vasquez Cruz, out-of-county warrant Sept. 30 Yan Nobrega De Assis Oli, drive while license suspended revocation equivalent…
Governor Ron DeSantis announces SAFE program delivers record seizures of fentanyl
Governor’s Press Office Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) grant program delivered more resources for law enforcement, more takedowns of traffickers, and record seizures of…
Multi-county car chase leads to arrests
Jason Futch [email protected] A multi-county car chase initiated in Alachua County on Thursday, Oct. 2, led deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) to arrest…
White Springs man arrested for alleged sexual assault
Jason Futch [email protected] A White Springs resident is facing sexual assault charges following an incident that occurred in July involving an employee at a local business located at Suwannee Plaza. Due to…
HCSO arrests four during drug operation
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), in collaboration with the North Star Drug Task Force, made four arrests during a weekend operation in an effort to remove illegal narcotics…
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Lafayette County Sept. 15 Kenneth Beebe, out-of-county warrant Jasmine Hannah, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession Sept. 20 Michael Warren, battery domestic Antonio Pacheco, driving while license suspended or restricted Hamilton County Sept….
Operation River Round Up cracks down on sex offender compliance
Jason Futch [email protected] A multi-day joint operation between the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) led to the arrest of 13 sex offenders and predators. …
SCSO captures Georgia fugitives from justice
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four Georgia fugitives between Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 5, on warrants relating to a series of burglaries committed in Blackshear,…
Judge Land rejects State Attorney’s plea deal in Bullock case
Jason Futch [email protected] On Monday, Sept. 8, Jason Bullock, owner of Apex Metal Building Systems, was set to take a plea deal being offered by the State Attorney’s Office for the Third…
Victims push back as Bullock prepares to change plea in fraud case
Jason Futch [email protected] A former business owner accused of stealing thousands of dollars from more than 30 individuals and businesses is scheduled for a change of plea hearing on Monday, Sept. 8….
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Lafayette County Aug. 18 Domingo Patishtan, driving while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19 John Williams, battery Hamilton County Aug. 18 Ryan Russell Wrye, drug possession Christian Daniel Carter, driving while license…
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Lafayette County Aug. 11 Tyler Sullivan, battery-second or subsequent offense domestic Aug. 15 Victoria Shores, out-of-county warrant Randy Cook, simple battery Aug. 16 Christopher Northrup, marijuana possession, driving while license suspended or…
Two arrested following animal cruelty investigation
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 12, two Jasper residents were charged following the execution of a search warrant by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and its Animal Control Division. Arrested…
Fatal shooting in Hamilton County results in Valdosta man’s arrest
Jason Futch [email protected] A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…
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Lafayette County July 12 Ronald Schleman, trespassing July 13 Charles Vaughn, stalking Hamilton County July 7 George Dolphus Corbett, burglary, damage property/criminal mischief July 8 Scott A. Verrocchio, moving traffic…
