November 2015 - Justice Coalition

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NOVEMBER 2015
Ann Dugger: Season to be thankful . . . . . . . .2
Protect and Serve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
AG Pam Bondi: T-Mobile Warning . . . . . . . . . .4
FSS Missing kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Jay Howell: Autopsy Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
In the Spotlight: Scott Dingee . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sheriff Williams: Strategic Initiative . . . . . . . .6
Champions for Justice award recipients . . . 8
Hats Off: Angie McKenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Unsolved Murders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Missing Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
JSO Most Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Busted; Clay Most Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Baker, Bradford, Nassau, St. Johns Wanted . . .15
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Unsolved murders
Six Tips to Help Cope
with the Sudden Loss
of a Loved One
Family and friends still searching for answers
Military Families Suffer Consequences
of America’s Wars
When Karolyn Rogers was 5
years old, she became one of the
millions of Americans who’ve
lost a parent to war. “My father,
Pfc. Tom T. Wilmeth, died in the
waning days of World War II and
for most of my life, I felt a haunting absence and the grief of wondering about what my life might
have been like had he survived
Karolyn Rogers the war,” says Rogers, author of
the new book, “When Daddy
Comes Home,” which details her journey of healing
through researching her father’s family and military
experience.
“I’ve experienced what many are now experiencing for the first time – the shocking agony of losing someone you couldn’t ever imagine losing. I’d
like those people to know that there are people like
me who have managed to overcome their sorrow
and live a fulfilling life.” Military families tend to
suffer more than others, not only when losing a
member killed in action, but also when returning
loved ones suffer devastating physical and mental
injuries, including PTSD, she says.
“As I experienced with my father, families and
veterans of recent wars may wonder about the life
they could’ve had without ravages experienced by
war,” says Rogers, who offers tips for achieving a
sense of closure, no matter what the nature of the
tragedy may be.
• Understand the path in front of you today.
The path to healing is a lifelong process; the loss is
something you’ll continue to palpably feel. However, you have to create closure in your life, as best
you can, after the loss of a loved one who would
want you to live a full and happy life.
• Closure has no deadline. It doesn’t matter
how much time has passed since your loved one
passed away. The psychological effects remain with
you, right below the surface, and they need to be
dealt with.
• Don’t be afraid to explore who your loved
one was. It’s worth the effort to make the journey to
discovering who your loved one was—either
through going online and learning what you can, or
visiting sites that were important to him or her, or
doing traditional research.
• Know that your journey will likely help others. When I read my book to my mother in the
months before her death, she would nod and say,
“That’s him. That’s exactly who your father was.”
Not only was I healing myself, I was also reliving
with my mother some of her life’s best years.
• Whether implicitly or explicitly, do NOT follow the no-talk rule. The pain of losing a precious,
noble, honorable and loving family member can be
so overwhelming that the bereaved often find the
prospect of speaking about the loss intimidating and
Cope (Continued on page 4)
The views, opinions and positions
expressed in articles submitted by monthly and/or periodic
contributors to the Victims' Advocate newspaper do not
necessarily reflect the views of the Justice Coalition
By Shirley Shaw
Now and then a community is blessed to have an individual who positively impacts
everyone he meets, who brightens the lives of his friends, who
never meets a stranger. Roosevelt Fluellen, Jr., was one
of those rare persons, and his
untimely death has devastated
all who knew him.
On July 28 the 63-year-old
St. Augustine resident was
found shot to death in a Jacksonville home he owned in the Arlington area after
family and friends reported him missing. No one can
imagine who could have committed this heinous crime,
and police have no leads at this time. His brother Raymond expressed the shock and grief of his extended
family when they learned of his death.
Roosevelt was one of 13 children – not the oldest,
but definitely the acknowledged leader of the family.
“He was our ‘Moses’ – the one who took the lead and
everyone followed,” Raymond said. “He was the first
one to join the church at age 12, the first to have a wedding cruise when he got married. Also at age 16 he
joined Up With People, an organization that promotes
racial equality and global diversity. He was my idol; we
were like twins – even looked alike. There are so many
memories – from childhood on – that I cherish. Words
cannot describe how much I miss him.”
Mary Berry says her brother was “my best friend.
He was the leader of the family, our rock; our parents
depended on him. Before his death he had started the
practice of family texting, all of us communicating as a
group, and we are continuing to do that – even more
frequently. We let each other know we’re OK and we
always end by saying ‘I love you.’”
She misses talking to him every day when she gets
home from her job as a Veterans’ Administration ER
nurse. “We planned to retire and take off and drive
around the country to visit family members who are
scattered here and there. Maybe start in Miami, come
back here then go to Texas, Maryland, Georgia – wherever they live. Now I’ll probably never do it.”
Roosevelt was the lead banquet coordinator at
Sawgrass Country Club, where his catering and decorating expertise was in great demand by patrons. His
roommate of 15 years, Terry Hunter, said he misses his
friend’s companionship, and his mother, a stroke victim, misses Roosevelt’s loving care and concern. “To
know him was to love him,” says Terry. “He was not a
‘fly-by-night’ – everyone confided in him; he’d sit and
listen then give good advice. Our friends call or come
to visit now and just burst into tears. We miss him so
much.”
His family did not publicly discuss their loved
one’s death at first because they didn’t want to impede
police investigation; however, when detectives said
leads had dried up and they needed help finding the
murderer, they contacted the Justice Coalition for assistance with a vigil. Raymond said, “It was the first vigil
I ever attended. Lysa [Telzer]
was awesome and we are all
grateful for the Justice Coalition and how they are helping
our family cope with my
brother’s death.”
Daniel Rowe was also a
leader in his family before his
tragic death on July 22. The 20-
Unsolved (Continued on page 7)
Sequestering a Jury
By State Attorney
Angela Corey
In some criminal prosecutions a
judge can order a
jury to be sequestered throughout the trial. What you may not
realize is the process of sequestering a jury starts well before the
case even goes to trial. First of all,
a motion is filed, either by the
State or the Defense, to sequester
the jury during the trial phase of a
case. A judge then hears arguments from both sides regarding
that motion. The judge then de-
cides whether the jury will be kept
in a private location or allowed to
go home each night after court.
If a jury is sequestered, it
means each juror has little to no
contact with their families,
friends, or even their jobs during
the trial period. Jury sequestration
for an entire trial is rare, but when
it is ordered it is typically a high
profile case, such as the Michael
Dunn trials.
Once a jury is seated, the sequestration begins. Sequestered
jurors are transported by court officials to the courthouse each
morning and to a hotel each night.
Jurors have limited access to a
telephone, which is monitored.
They also have limited access to
television programs. In many
cases, the televisions allowed in
the jurors’ hotel rooms are set to
stream only certain shows and
movies. Sequestered juries also
have limited or no access to the
Internet. As in all criminal cases,
the jurors are instructed to have
no conversations about the case,
even with their fellow jurors, until
closing arguments have been
heard and the jury is ready to deliberate.
All of these precautions are
done in order to protect the integrity of a case and to make sure
the State and the defendant receive a fair trial.
The Justice Coalition is a grass roots, non-profit (501(c)3), non-partisan organization that operates on contributions,
proceeds from fundraising events and newspaper advertisements, etc. Please help us continue our advocacy for
innocent victims of violent crime in NE Florida. Visit our website at www.justicecoalition.org or call (904)783-6312 to
see how you can be a part of this vital service.
A season of thanks for citizens with servants’ hearts
By Ann Dugger, Executive Director
Justice Coalition
As I work on this article, I’m
looking out over the beautiful
Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. I
just can’t help myself; when the
weather cools off and the leaves
change to the brilliant orange,
gold and red colors of autumn, I
find myself in a cabin on a mountainside, enjoying God’s handiwork. There’s just nothing that
calms my spirit and brings rest
and healing to my soul as these
majestic mountains do.
This has been a rough year. As you know my
husband died in July, and his death has been especially painful for my daughters and grandchildren.
Larry had wanted to have the roof repaired on the
house that we built with our own hands years ago,
and I went forward with his plans. Unfortunately,
the company we chose totally botched the job and
now my house is ruined by the rains that saturated
the walls and ceiling and left mold growing throughout. But I’m OK and I know God will help me
through the situation.
In addition to my personal issues, the Justice
Coalition staff has been overcome with their own
worries: several in the office have been ill, and two
will have had surgical procedures by the time you
read this. But work must go on as we plan our 7th
Annual Champions for Justice Awards dinner on Nov.
7, and look ahead to Seasons to Remember in December and even to the Together We Can breakfast next
February.
It’s always gratifying to meet with our many
friends at these occasions and I’m looking forward
to seeing everyone, as well as making new acquaintances among the outstanding guests who will be
honored by the Sheriffs of their respective counties.
Sometimes when we feel overwhelmed with daily
news about all the criminals and the pain they cause,
we forget how many truly wonderful people are
working every day to counteract the evil that
abounds.
We’ve been so blessed to know Michael Ward
who has generously shared his wealth with not only
the Justice Coalition but so many others in the community. I’m thankful for elected officials such as Senator Aaron Bean and Representative Matt Gaetz who
represent us in Tallahassee as we lobby for stronger
legislation to assist the hurting people we represent:
innocent victims of violent crime.
I think of Jacksonville’s Rev. Mark Griffin who
Faith Corner
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Many churches and businesses support this concept. The Justice Coalition
wishes to thank the following for their support:
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spends so much time and effort ministering in the
community and (among other things) ensuring children in lower income areas have a greater opportunity for education. And there’s our own Pastor Amos
Bankhead who lends his time and donates his personal funds to assist elderly neighbors and provide
work for unemployed men. I haven’t yet met Pastor
Ramseur in Bradford County who I’m told has established, among other projects, various outreaches to
provide funds for schools and back-to-school supplies for children, and oversees a team that mentors
students.
Clay County’s Liz and Rick Williams started
Men With Trucks, a ministry that operates out of their
Middleburg church, serving families in crisis all over
Clay County, providing aid during times of tragedy.
In Nassau County Ken Overstreet has fitted approximately 2,750 kids with bicycle helmets; in St. Johns
County Tom and Ann Robert use their resources and
foundation to help however they can – with scholarships and emergency assistance where needed. And
last, but certainly not least, is Baker County’s Nathan
Welch, who strongly supports the Sheriff’s office and
supports numerous businesses and charities and always makes generous donations to assist community
needs.
So as the special day set aside for Thanksgiving
nears, let’s all be grateful for God’s bountiful love to
every one of us. News reports each day relate world
conditions that are steadily deteriorating – our economy is apparently on a serious downturn, and conditions are ripe for war in many areas of our globe.
But we’re in God’s hands; He knows exactly what is
happening and will take care of us as we put our
trust and faith in Him.
From all of us at the Justice Coalition, we wish
you a blessed and happy Thanksgiving Day.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
11:30am-12:30pm
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Please join us the second Tuesday of this month as we honor our
elected officials at a special luncheon. We invite all prayer warriors to help us seek God’s guidance and wisdom for these leaders and continue lifting up the City of Jacksonville to God in
prayer. We believe when we meet together and pray we can
make a difference. Come be part of that difference.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves,
and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I
hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
II Chronicles 7:14
“Make a chain, for the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence.”
Ezekiel 7:23
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Inspirational Thought
I will praise the Lord according to
his righteousness: and will sing
praise to the name of the Lord most
high. Praise ye the Lord. O give
thanks unto the Lord; for He is good:
for His mercy endureth for ever.
Psalm 7:17; 106:1
2 • THE JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE
NOVEMBER 2015
TO PROTECT AND SERVE
Our monthly recognition for the best of the best
Police Officer of the Month
Larry S. Baker
For more than 12 years Larry Baker has been working
in the Special Assault Unit that investigates all suspected
felony sexual assaults, crimes involving child pornography, lewd and lascivious acts, aggravated child abuse,
child neglect, elder abuse and exploitation of the elderly.
He has also served on the Federal Homeland Security
Task Force, which specializes in investigating cases involving child pornography. He is recognized for getting
justice for the victims in a sexual battery investigation.
In August 2012 Patrol units were dispatched to a potential sexual battery
case. Officers were able to obtain partial information from the two victims at the
time of the initial call for service. That was when Larry was called in. He began
his investigation by interviewing each victim separately which resulted in both
juvenile victims providing details of being sexually abused for approximately
nine years by someone they knew. His highly effective interview style led to the
victims providing enough probable cause for an arrest warrant to be issued. The
suspect was later taken into custody by Patrol.
Larry continued investigating this case for several months and, sadly, he
identified two additional children who were sexually abused by this particular
suspect. When he interviewed these victims they provided details that had not
been shared with anyone else until they talked with Detective Baker.
Then in November 2012 Larry received correspondence from a relative of an
inmate being housed at the jail. This correspondence requested that Larry contact a particular inmate regarding this case. He followed up on the request and
learned that the suspect in the sexual battery case provided details of the crimes
to this other inmate. The suspect also divulged information to the inmate about
another crime involving a plot to hire a “hit man” to kill the victims. Larry
arranged for a sworn statement to be taken at the State Attorney’s Office. He
then went on to coordinate the subsequent investigation with the Violent Crimes
Task Force. This investigation resulted in add-on charges being applied to the
suspect for Criminal Conspiracy and Criminal Solicitation stemming from the
attempt to have the four victims murdered.
In February 2013 Larry’s investigation also led to the arrest of another suspect in the case on charges of Child Neglect. In March 2015 this second person
was sentenced to five years in Florida State Prison. Also, in March 2015 the suspect was sentenced to four mandatory life sentences.
Theresa Simack, Special Assault Division Chief with the State Attorney’s Office, said, “Larry’s work on this case was essential to the successful prosecution.” Police Sergeant Brad Shivers said, “Detective Baker ’s demeanor,
experience and style of interview allowed the juvenile victims to feel at ease and
report details of the sexual abuse they had kept private for a large portion of
their childhood…Detective Baker ’s diligent investigation and unending dedication to the victims in this case resulted in a deviant felon being removed from
our society forever.”
Sheriff Williams said, “Larry, thank you for your dedication to this case and
to all of your cases. You truly helped get justice for those victims. We hope the
knowledge that this person is in prison for the rest of their life will helps these
victims in their recovery.”
Six Pillars of Character Award
Edward O. Sweat
Any Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office employee who goes
“above and beyond” in demonstrating one of the Six Pillars of Character is eligible for this award. Those characteristics are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility,
Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Edward Sweat is recognized for exemplifying the
characteristics of caring and citizenship. He is currently assigned to the unit that handles specific police
reports over the phone in non-emergencies, but he
worked at the Zone 4 substation during the time of
this nomination.
At the beginning of the year, when Edward would arrive for work, he
would notice a young man who frequently hung out in front of the Cedar
Hills Shopping Center, where the Zone 4 substation is located. The young
man was disheveled and his demeanor was as if he suffered from a disability,
but he would greet Edward when he arrived at work.
Edward dug a little deeper and through conversation with this individual he learned that he was suffering from some mental health issues, did not
have any support from his family, and he had no friends. Edward became a
mentor to this young man. He determined that in order to get this individual’s life on track that he would first need to obtain proper identification, including an ID card and social security card. Due to the young man’s mental
state he did not have the ability to fill out the forms himself, so Officer Sweat
sat with him and assisted him with this process. Not only did he guide him
through the paperwork process, Edward also paid the costs out of his own
pocket so this young man would have what he needed to get on his feet.
Once the young man had his ID he began to look for employment. Happily,
he was able to get temporary labor work and now has a goal to obtain a job
as a longshoreman at the Port Authority.
Sheriff Williams said, “Edward, thank you for giving this young man
hope and helping him realize his potential. SOMETIMES IT JUST TAKES
ONE PERSON TO TAKE AN INTEREST IN SOMEONE ELSE TO HELP
CHANGE A LIFE. I am honored to present you with the Six Pillars of Character Award”
NOVEMBER 2015
Police Supervisor of the Month
Christopher King
Police Sergeant Christopher King is assigned to work
in the Homeland Security Unit and is also the Bomb Squad
Commander. He is being recognized for his overall work
ethic and leadership. In January 2014 Chris made a lateral
move within the agency and was assigned to work as a supervisor in the Homeland Security Unit. Since that time he
has overseen the completion of forty Vulnerability Threat
Assessments for critical infrastructures and key resources.
Also in this capacity he oversees grants provided by the
State of Florida’s Regional Domestic Security Task Force along with the FEMA nondisaster Port Security Grant. These grants help provide JSO with essential operational equipment and training for the Dive Team, the S.W.A.T. team, the Marine
Unit, Field Force and the Bomb Squad.
These allotted dollars provided:
Members of the S.W.A.T. team, Dive Team and Bomb Squad the opportunity to
attend advanced training classes and seminars to enhance their skills and techniques
in their respective fields with a focus on growing trends in criminal and terrorism
activity.
In addition to training, specialized equipment is obtained to allow teams to operate safely and efficiently in all types of hazardous conditions.
Last October Chris was asked to join an advisory board for the Department of
Health’s Biological Watch Program, also known as BioWatch. This is a presidential
initiative designed to detect the presence of biological agents that have been intentionally released into the air. This early warning system may allow for lifesaving
treatment to begin in a timely manner. As a member of this board, Chris reviewed
the plan and continues to work closely with members from the City of Jacksonville’s
Emergency Management Division to provide valuable feedback on the response capabilities of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Then in April 2015 Chris assisted in a three-day biological attack exercise involving numerous federal, state, and local Biological Response agencies. He coordinated
perimeter security assets along with JSO Homeland Security and Bomb Squad response assets to be present at the training exercise.
Chris also oversees a multi-location early warning chemical and radiological
program that is utilized locally. In this capacity he has helped shape the Jacksonville
Maritime Preventative Radiological Nuclear Detection Program. This is extremely
important considering we are the River City. In addition to his duties and responsibilities in the Homeland Security Unit, Chris is a certified Hazardous Device Technician or Bomb Technician. In January 2014 he became the Bomb Squad
Commander.
He and Sergeant Dan Shelton oversee seven Bomb Technicians who handle explosive, chemical, biological, radiological and/or nuclear threats or releases for a
multi-county territory. These technicians also are certified divers in one of the few
Bomb Squads in the nation with Maritime Underwater Explosive and Post-Blast investigation capabilities.
Using his training as a Bomb Technician, Chris works with and is a liaison for
the Explosive Ordinance Deposal Groups at local military bases, the FBI, ATF and
the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Special Operations and Hazmat Teams. In fact, during the past year he has participated in multiple training and table top scenarios
with various agencies. And most recently he was recruited by the ATF to help develop and guide a large scale maritime training exercise in Jacksonville and to assist
with two maritime exercises in Seattle. The lessons learned by the participants and
the controllers were invaluable for future interoperations and best practices when
addressing serious threats.
Also, Chris was just elected by the Southern Regional Bomb Squad Commanders
to serve on the National Bomb Squad Commander’s Advisory Board. This board
serves as the leadership element of the U.S. Bomb Squad program, giving advice to
Federal agencies that support bomb squads regarding important bomb-related issues and acting as the final decision-making authority on guidelines and standards
for the profession.
Sheriff Williams said, “Chris, thank you for taking on these two important roles
in the agency and for being a liaison with our partners. Keep up the great work!”
Civilian Supervisor of the Month
Sholanda M. Adams
Fingerprint Technician Supervisor Shalonda Adams
works in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System
Unit. The Identification Unit uses digital imaging technology to capture, maintain and analyze fingerprint data,
which is then used to confirm the identities of new and repeat arrestees for court, felony registrations, fraud cases,
those applying to work at the JSO and to help identify unknown deceased persons.
Shalonda is recognized for her supervisory role in this
Unit that requires her to have technical knowledge of fingerprint identification and to be able to effectively testify in court regarding the
identification process. In 2014 she fingerprinted more than 350 defendants and testified more than ten times for the State. Also there have been multiple times in the
past several months where the court has requested an expedited identification. Even
when it is a rush request, Shalonda ensures that all procedures are followed to properly identify defendants.
Major Kim Coleman said, “Sergeant Adams was initially a bit apprehensive
about testifying in court but had confidence in her skills and has provided excellent
testimony on multiple occasions… she is to be commended for her consistent efforts
and professionalism.”
Sheriff Williams said, “Shalonda, thank you for handling this important day-today function of the agency. I am honored to present you with the Civilian Supervisor of the Month award.”
THE JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE • 3
November 2015 • Volume 23, Issue 20
Founder
Ted M. Hires, Sr.
Executive Director
Ann Dugger
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Jo Wilson
Development Director
Roxy Tyler
Interim Editor
Shirley Shaw
Victim Services
Practitioner
Lysa Telzer
Lynn Boone
Amanda Nobles
Victim Services
Volunteer Manager
Anita Cuevas
Public Relations
McCormick Agency, Inc.
Website Management
websessionshosting.com
Larry Cohen
Executive Board
Roger Delaney, Board Chair
Dan Hodges, Co-Chair
Scott Adams, Treasurer
Todney Bynes, Secretary
Robert Bracewell
Scott Dingee
Sherry Jackson
Ken Jefferson
Stephen Joost
John Kirkland
Tom Murta
Carrie C. Patrick
Lynn Polley
Ray Pringle
Sheriff John Rutherford
Michael A. Rutledge
Larry M. Ward
Lou Webber
Sheriff Mike Williams
Charles Wilson
The Justice Coalition was founded in 1995, when one man’s priorities were changed. Ted Hires was
the average businessman working 60 to 80 hours a week and looking out for himself until the day
when he and his staff were robbed at gunpoint. As a victim of a crime, Ted found the crminal justice system worked harder for the criminal than the victim. As a result of his experience, Ted
formed a (501(c)(3)), non-profit organization, Justice Coalition, which continues Ted’s mission of
assisting innocent victims of violent crimes in the Fourth Judicial court system. Since 1995, the
Justice Coalition has been fighting crime every step of the way. Fugitives captured are through a
partnership with local law enforcement agencies, the media, and citizen involvement.
The Justice Coalition’s
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THE JUSTICE COALITION’S OBJECTIVES
• To be available for innocent victims of violent crime
• To educate the general public on criminal justice issues
• To be pro-active in the fight against crime
October 9 – This week, I warned current and
former T-Mobile subscribers to be on alert as
personal information may have been compromised in a recent data breach. T-Mobile used an
Experian server to run credit checks on applicants for T-Mobile's services. The breach of the
Experian server potentially affected more than
a million Floridians.
The compromised Experian server contained
information from credit applications for T-Mobile services from Sept. 1, 2013 – Sept. 16, 2015.
The server stored approximately 15 million
records, the records of 1.2 million Floridians.
Personal information such as, name, address,
date of birth, Social Security number and additional information used in T-Mobile's own
credit assessment were potentially compromised. At this time, Experian believes no payment card or banking information was involved
Seminole County Man Sentenced to 885 years in Prison for Child Pornography
October 12, 2015 – TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office of Statewide
Prosecution today announced the sentencing of
Shawn Ryan Thomas, 31, to 885 years in prison
for possession of massive amounts of child
pornography.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s investigation into Thomas for possession
of child pornography revealed that Thomas
communicated with an informant regarding his
plans to kidnap a child, kill the parents and sexually batter the child while producing child
pornography. The secret word is initiative. FDLE
quickly intercepted Thomas before Thomas was
Cope
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overwhelming. Don’t be afraid!
Talking about your loved ones
keeps their memory alive, and
discussion is healing for the bereaved. • Appreciate the closure
you have, at any given point in
time. There’s no such thing as
absolute closure, but the focus of
this journey is feeling better. We
can certainly find more psychological equilibrium by pursuing
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JUSTICE COALITION’S
VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE
the stories of our departed loved
ones.
Karolyn Rogers lost her father
when she was a small child. Pfc.
Tom T. Wilmeth was killed during
Gen. Patton’s advance on Berlin in
the waning days of World War II.
The loss devastated her family and
left Rogers with a lingering void,
until she began researching her father’s life. She learned her dad
Casino Townsend
Missing since 9/15/2015
Aliyah Oates
SO START SEARCHING!
Exclusions: no persons employed by the Justice Coalition, Sonny’s nor their familes are eligible.
Miah Laureano
Aiyana Blue
Have you seen them?
CONGRATULATIONS TO OCTOBER WINNER,
Beth Woolsey
Hidden in the text of the Victims’ Advocate is the SECRET WORD
for the month of November. The rules are simple:
1. Find the word.
2. Telephone the Justice Coalition office 783-6312.
3. The first person who telephones the correct Secret Word wins a
Gift Certificate to Sonny’s Real Pit Barbeque Restaurant.
4. You can only win once in a twelve-month period.
earned the Purple Heart and many
other decorations, he was a loving
and caring husband and father, as
evidenced by the many letters he
sent from Europe to his family in
Oklahoma. With the hope of inspiring others who’ve suffered loss,
Rogers has built a chapel in memory
of Pfc. Tom T. Wilmeth and has recently published “When Daddy
Comes Home.” (http://tinyurl.com/
pgdz5kb)
NEEDS
YOUR HELP
November 15, 2015.
THE SECRET
WORD GAME
able to successfully carry out his plans.
The Honorable Marlene Alva, Circuit Judge
in Seminole County, sentenced Thomas to 885
years in prison on 59 counts of possession of
child pornography, 15 years for each count, and
15 years of sex offender probation for one count
of possession of child pornography.
The Office of Statewide Prosecution prosecutes
multi-circuit organized crime while working regularly with federal and state counterparts to coordinate efforts against criminal activity. The office
provides proactive partnership to law enforcement
and is not limited to geographic or judicial boundaries.
to locate these children!
The deadline for advertising copy for the
is
in the breach.
There are a few actions consumers can take
to guard against financial crimes related to identity theft. I encourage all consumers to closely
monitor their credit and debit card accounts to
ensure that there are no unauthorized charges.
If such transactions are found, contact your financial institution immediately. Keep all receipts to cross-reference credit and banking
statements. Also, consider placing a fraud alert
or credit freeze on a credit report. To place a
fraud alert, active duty alert or credit freeze on
a credit report or to check a credit report, call
one of the three credit bureaus Equifax, Experian or Transunion. And last, make sure to call
local law enforcement if suspicious of identity
theft.
For more tips and resources on identity theft,
visit MyFloridaLegal.com.
Treonia Williams
Kirvonna Simmons
If so, please contact our
Missing Child Specialist
at (904) 418-5813
NOVEMBER 2015
AREA
RESOURCE
GUIDE
(Services listed are provided free of charge,
or have income-based scheduling)
Homicide Support/Advocacy-
Compassionate Families
126 W. Adams St., #502
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3834
354-0007, 721-3326
Jax. Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate
630-1764
Families of Slain Children
3108 North Myrtle Ave.
Jacksonville, Fl 32209 • 683-4986
Abuse (Domestic)
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
Hubbard House Emergency
Shelter & Counselling
354-3114
Quigley House (Clay County)
1-800-339-5017
Compensation (victim)
Victim Services • 630-6300
MADD Victim Services • 388-0664
Consumer Fraud
State Attorney’s Office • 351-0900
Detoxification
Gateway Community Services
387-4661
Family
Family Nurturing Center of Florida
389-4244
SAV-A-CHILD, Inc.
P.O. Box 15197
Jacksonville, FL 32239-1937
762-1937
Family Support Services of
North Florida
1300 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 700
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904/421-5800
www.fss.jax.org
(Provide foster care, adoption and
prevention)
Guardian Ad Litem Program
Edward Ball Bldg.
214 N. Hogan St., Suite 6004
904/255-8440
The Autopsy Report
By Jay Howell
In homicide cases
the trial court judge is
often confronted with
the question of the
admissibility and use
of the autopsy report
itself. Should the trial
court allow it to come into evidence?
Should the medical examiner, a physician who actually conducted the autopsy,
be required to testify in order to admit
the autopsy report? Can a so-called “surrogate medical examiner,” who did not
conduct the autopsy, be allowed to testify
as to the cause and manner of death?
These issues and more faced the trial
judge in a recent Osceola County case.
The defendant was living with a 4year-old boy, A.S., and his mother and
another child. When the four of them returned home from a party, as A.S. was
exiting the vehicle, he became entangled
in his seatbelt and fell, striking his head
on the concrete below. The defendant
took the child inside, gave him a shower
and put him to bed, though he continued
to cry. The mother could hear the defendant telling the child to “shut up” before
she went to bed.
In the middle of the night the mother
was awakened, and when she approached the defendant, he told her that
the child was not breathing. The mother
immediately tried to get emergency help;
however, according to the mother, the
defendant would not let her call 911. Instead he retrieved a rifle and a handgun,
walked back and forth between the
child’s room and hers, and told her that
he would kill her.
One hour later the mother was able
to get out of the bedroom, but noticed
that all the house phones had been
moved. Though still threatening her, the
Scott
Dingee
Legal Assistance
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.
356-8371
Three Rivers Legal Services
126 W. Adams St., 7th floor
904/394-7450
Mental Health Center of
Jacksonville
3333W. 20th St.
904/695-9145
Mothers Against
Drunk Driving
(MADD) • 388-2455
Parenting Help
A place where parents and kids
learn how to survive.
www.ihelpparents.com
Rape
Sexual Assault Response Center
(SARC)
358-RAPE (358-7273)
Office: 630-6330
Rape Crisis Hotline: 604/721-7273
State Attorney’s Office
630-2400
Trauma Counseling
Women’s Center of Jacksonville
722-3000
Rape Crisis hotline: 904/721-7273
City Victim Services
630-6300
Youth Crisis
Youth Crisis Center - The Safe
Place
3015 Parental Home Road
904-725-6662
NOVEMBER 2015
By Shirley Shaw
We’re happy to introduce JSO Assistant Chief Scott Dingee who represents
Sheriff Mike Williams on the Justice
Coalition Board of Directors. Because of
his busy schedule the Sheriff is not always available to attend board meetings,
so Scott keeps his boss apprised of ongoing business and events.
Scott has worked with the Justice
Coalition for several years, going back to
the murder of Christopher Aligada who
was killed in the parking lot of Builders
First Source in October 2005. He was a
detective in the Homicide Unit at that
time, and this case was just the beginning
of his association with our organization.
During his 19+ years with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Scott has an exemplary record in every position he has
filled: Patrol officer, Detective (Burglary
Division), Homicide, Sergeant over Patrol and back to Homicide, Lieutenant
over Patrol, the Special Assault Unit, and
the Integrity/Special Investigations Unit
which includes Human Trafficking. Promoted to Assistant Chief, he was Zone 6
Commander before recently being trans-
defendant eventually gave her a phone
to call 911, which she did. She was unable to resuscitate the child, and hours
later the child was pronounced dead at
the hospital. The medical examiner listed
the cause of death as “undetermined.”
Days later, after the medical examiner
met with members of law enforcement
and doctors from Child Protective Services, he changed the cause of death to
“homicide,” finding that the death was
caused by asphyxiation based on new evidence.
Approximately nine years after the
death of A.S., the defendant was indicted
for first degree murder and aggravated
child abuse. At trial the State’s theory of
the case was that the defendant had suffocated A.S. to get him to stop crying.
The original medical examiner, however,
did not testify at the trial. His report was
offered and allowed into evidence. A
“surrogate medical examiner” testified
that A.S.’s death was a homicide and that
he was asphyxiated. The defendant
based his defense on his theory that there
was no reliable evidence that A.S.’s death
was a homicide. The defendant did not
testify at trial. His only witness was a
medical examiner for a different district
in Florida who concluded that A.S.’s
cause of death was undetermined, and
that there were other potential causes of
death revealed by the autopsy itself.
The jury found the defendant guilty
as charged and the judge sentenced him
to serve life in prison for the first degree
murder and 30 years in prison for the aggravated child abuse charge, with the
sentences to run concurrently. The defendant appealed, arguing that the trial
judge erred in admitting the autopsy report. He based this argument on the
Sixth Amendment to the United States
Constitution which grants a criminal defendant the right to confront the witnesses against him at trial. Since the
medical examiner who conducted the
exam and prepared the report was not
called as a witness, the defendant argued
that it was wrong to allow the autopsy
report into evidence.
The appellate court came to an interesting conclusion. It found that the defendant’s right to confront the witnesses
against him was violated by the admission of the autopsy report. The appeals
court did state that it was perplexed as to
why the State chose to have the autopsy
report admitted into evidence. However,
they concluded that the admission of the
autopsy report did not affect the jury’s
verdict, and so the error was harmless.
The court noted that the “surrogate medical examiner,” who did not conduct the
autopsy, testified that the child’s death
was a homicide, that he had injuries on
his body indicating that he was recently
beaten, had broken blood vessels and red
marks on the back of his neck, and had
swelling of the brain, probably due to a
lack of oxygen. She also testified there
were other injuries consistent with being
held down and being suffocated. Because
the jury relied on her testimony, the admission into evidence of the autopsy report did not play a role in the jury’s
decision.
Accordingly, the appeals court concluded that the “surrogate medical extestified
to
her
own
aminer”
independent conclusions and the defendant’s convictions were affirmed. This is
Rosario v. State, and was decided by the
Fifth District Court of Appeal on August
24, 2015.
ferred to Crimes Against Persons where
he is over Homicide, Robbery, Traffic
Homicide, Auto Theft, Violent Crimes
Task Force and the Special Assault Unit.
“I very much enjoy what I do; my
background in investigating homicides
and other crimes has been a good experience. I enjoy the challenges and the rewards that come with it, especially
putting a bad person in jail,” he said.
Scott grew up living in various countries around the world, including Korea.
His father was a pilot in the Air Force
who served – and was a POW – during
the Vietnam War. From today’s perspective Scott appreciates the opportunity to
have traveled globally and known other
cultures, but at the time he didn’t like
moving frequently, having to attend
many different schools, not having time
to develop lasting friendships.
While attending college at FSU, Scott
was a member of the Florida Air National Guard and worked with the FDLE,
which helped pay for his education. He
was always interested in law enforcement and earned a degree in criminology.
Working with FDLE he met a couple of
JSO detectives who told him how great
Jacksonville and the Sheriff’s Office
were, so he became interested and was
hired in June 1996 when Nat Glover was
Jacksonville’s sheriff.
Scott and his wife Karen have been
married 22 years and are the proud parents of two sons: Cameron, a college
freshman, and Tyler, a high school sophomore. Karen works at a downtown
bank. They enjoy traveling, going to the
beach, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Scott’s siblings are scattered around
the country. His older brother is a retired
pilot, his other brother a food service
manager near Atlanta, and his sister lives
in Newport News, Va., where she works
in a bank. Sadly, his father (who retired
from the military as a Colonel) died of
cancer in 2012, but his mother lives in
Jacksonville.
“I really enjoy interacting with the
Justice Coalition,” Scott says. “The organization does a great job helping victims
and victims’ families. I’m glad to be a
part of it, glad to serve on the Board. I
want to do anything I can to help further
the cause and goals of the Justice Coalition.”
We’re glad to have you, Scott! God
bless you and your family.
Jay Howell, a Jacksonville attorney, has been a
State Prosecutor, a US Senate Investigator and
is the founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. He represents
crime victims in civil claims for damages and
advocates for the legal rights of all victims.
Strategic Initiative Launches
Community Leaders Asked to Examine Law Enforcement Issues
By Sheriff
Mike Williams
When I was
campaigning I
heard a lot from
people
and
welcomed their
thoughts and opinions. Over
and over the majority of the
questions I received, the feedback I got, and the main topics
at the public forums I attended
tracked back to FOUR key
areas of business at our Sheriff’s Office:
• Our RESOURCES – what
it costs to run an agency, why
we need take home cars, etc.;
• TRAINING – why we
have to continuously upgrade
our equipment, what takes 11
months to get a recruit out on
the street;
• TRANSPARENCY – why
certain police records can’t be
released, the whole arena of
public records and the responsibilities we have surrounding
that;
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – how do we get people
to care about crime in their
neighborhood and help them
connect with us, know the officer on the beat?
I also know from talking to
people that many folks, in all
areas of town, have the same
questions. This told me that
when elected I needed to bring
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members - will all be posted on
comes we could ask for from
Mr. Dan Bean, has agreed to
our website.
that process was if CITIZENS,
chair the Task Force looking at
4. DIVERSITY – I asked Tim
not me, LED THE EFFORT.
TRAINING.
and Dan, Susan, Wayne, and
I knew of Tim Cost’s extraorI am not going to be a part
Jim to build their committees
dinary business background
of their processes – I will not
with folks who we know are
and, as President of Jackattend their meetings – I’m
deeply committed to Jacksonville University, his reputaleaving it to Mr. Cost to mansonville and represent all parts
tion as a thought leader deeply
age the process and these very
of town and businesses both
committed to our community. I
capable Task Force chairs to
large and small.
asked him to be the leader of
lead. I want to very clearly
Ladies and gentlemen,
I
and
convene
your JSO, are not don’t know what theoutcomes
these
this effort
show that we,
forces
that
their
discussions
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asking for from ate conversations that these re
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leaders will guide. And I look are three things:
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1. At the end of their engageforward to them reporting to
convene these four task forces
ment – which will probably last
me the recommendations they
and impartially guide a group
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have and then following up
of engaged citizens in the distopics each group studies – I
with my team – and reporting
cussions on these topics. They
only ask for their recommendaback to the community what
are:
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impact those recommenda• Jim Casey, the head of sediscussions and conclusions.
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• We asked Mr. Wayne
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we agreed that the BEST way
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of Government Affairs and
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will keep you posted.
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year-old, who worked at The
Blind Rabbit restaurant in
Riverside, was shot and killed
when he went outside to put
trash in the alley. Police
searched on the ground and
from the air for two men spotted running from the scene, but
to date the murderers remain
unidentified.
His father Steven, a chef at
a restaurant across the street,
heard the gunshots and ran to
his son’s side, but he was unable to help. He followed the
rescue unit to the hospital and
was with Daniel when he died.
Steven said he was privileged
to be the first to hold his son
when he took his first breath
and was there when he
breathed his last. He says, “My
son did not deserve to die next
to a dumpster. He was better
than that, and my heart is broken.” Today Steven is working
at a restaurant many miles
away – he just couldn’t stand
the thought that whoever
killed his son may be frequenting the place he worked.
His mother Rae says her
eldest son was especially close
to his sister who has multiple
medical issues. Daniel was always at her side before and
after her many surgical procedures, and she mourns because
he won’t be there for her upcoming surgery. Rae says, “We
are still working day by day
trying to handle his death.
There are so many things – little things that you don’t realize
are so important until they’re
gone. We’re still trying to find
the new normal for us.”
Daniel left behind two
small children, and his fiancée
is pregnant with their third
child. Rae and Steven are
closely involved with their
grandchildren as their mother
strives to cope with her great
loss. Steven says they are all
taking life one day at a time,
trying to stay positive and hoping detectives will soon find
the criminals who devastated
their lives.
Someone knows about these murders. Someone committed these terrible crimes,
or was there with whoever did, or was told about them after the fact. Someone has
information that can bring them to justice. Please call police if you have any information at all; no matter how small a tip may be, it might just be the missing piece
to the puzzle. Call JSO Homicide at 904/630-2172 or Crime Stoppers at 866/845TIPS where you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.
beautiful young woman; she
didn’t have an enemy in the
world. Leaving the restaurant
where she worked in Fleming
Island – her mother said she
had just been promoted to
manager – Amber was just arriving at the home she shared
with her sister, Robin Lezcano,
when gunshots rang out and
she died there in the driveway.
Her purse was stolen and the
only lead JSO detectives have
is a grainy photo of a car that
was closely following her that
night.
Her mother Barbara says,
“I’ll never be normal again;
each day gets harder.” She
talked about her “all-American
girl” who was loving, silly and
funny – but was “the perfect
child; she never sassed me. She
had a knack for helping people
with problems. She would listen and not judge them, but
would tactfully give her honest
opinion. She was such a giving
person; she organized at her
restaurant
a
successful
fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals. She liked to
shop, and was huge into cooking, decorating cakes. And she
had a Chihuahua, Subi, who
was her world.”
Keith Bass was in the
Navy and the family transferred to various military bases
around the world. Amber was
born in Jeffersonville, Indiana,
and the family also lived in
Georgia before moving to Jacksonville several years ago,
where they have enjoyed the
beaches and other attractions
in our area. But it’s just not the
same without their lovely
daughter. They take one day at
a time, missing her and praying someday soon her killer
will be brought to justice.
Amber Bass was shot
and killed in her driveway exactly two years before the two
v i c t i m s
above were
murdered –
on July 19,
2013. As with
all senseless
killings, no
one can understand
why some-
one would take
the life of this
Brenda Starling says she’s
doing better than she was, but
the thought of her granddaughter, Jazmine Shelton,
always hurts. The 13-year-old
was killed, along with her
friend Megan Simmons, in a
hail of bullets fired by unknown assailants during a
drive-by shooting
on August
10, 2013.
Asleep
in the early
morning hours, the young girls
were simply
caught in a
mindless, unexplained
barrage
of
gunfire.
“She was
always full of
life, loved to
listen to music, go shopping with me and
just goof off after dinner,”
Brenda said. “She’d do cartwheels on the lawn even
though she wasn’t a gymnast
– it was just fun to do. She
loved animals, especially her
dog, a Dachshund/Papillon
mix that she named Spanky
when we got him as a sixmonth-old puppy.
“A murder is different
than a regular death,” this
still-grieving grandmother
says. “No one expects anything like this; a child is supposed to grow up and live
longer than her grandparents.
It’s so hard to accept. I could
understand it if she had died
in a car accident, but for a
child to be killed like this is
hard to accept. I pray every
day that somehow, some way,
the police will find who did
this, solve the case and bring
a measure of closure to all of
us who continue to mourn the
loss of our girls.”
Megan Simmons, as
mentioned above, tragically
died when drive-by shooters
fired dozens of rounds into
the trailer where she, Jazmine
and several others were sleeping on the morning of August
10, 2013. Her grandmother,
Karen Tippin, said Megan had
lived with her since birth, and
she is still
devastated
by her great
loss. “She
was such a
f u n n y ,
happy child
– a straightA student
who loved
science, played in the Lake
Shore Middle School band,
swam on the school’s team,
loved to ride horses and sang
in the Paxon Revival Center
church choir. She planned to
audition for American Idol
when she turned 18.”
Karen’s daughter Neta
Sessions – Megan’s aunt – also
told how much her niece
loved to sing and dance. They
attended country music concerts together, and she especially loved a song by The
Band Perry, “If I Die Young.”
The words are amazingly
poignant and foretelling:
If I die young, bury me in
satin
Lay me down on a bed of
roses…
Life ain’t always what you
think it ought to be
Ain’t even gray, but she
[mother] buries her baby…
The sharp knife of a short life,
Oh well I’ve had just enough
time.
Neta says, “Megan was
the only girl in our household
– I have five boys – so she was
something of a tomboy, going
fishing and playing outside
with them. But she was also a
‘mini me.’ She followed me
around and we’d do girly
things together. I showed her
how to do makeup and fix her
hair. I miss her so much I can
hardly stand it sometimes. I
pray for the day the people
who took her from us are
brought to justice.”
There are so many more stories such as these. Please know
that our hearts and efforts to
help are always for every victim
and family we serve. God bless
you all.
Dedicated to the advancement
of the law enforcement profession
through education, communication
and an informed program of
legislation.
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Fraternal
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5530 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida
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President
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Amos, President
for
7th Annual Champions for Justice Awards Dinner
2015 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Awards Dinner
Extraordinary Citizen
Amos Bankhead
Pastor Amos Bankhead has generously donated his time to the Justice Coalition for
the past five years, but long before we knew him he was busy taking care of neighbors
and anyone else who needed his assistance. A retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer with
more than 30 years of responsibility and achievement in management positions, Amos
humbly plies his many skills and talents to lead his congregation, watch over senior citizens in his community, maintain buildings and grounds within his homeowners association, and so much more.
His wife Deborah says he starts every day the same way – in prayer – asking for guidance to find
someone who needs help. This help has included hiring men to work so they could make a little money,
paying them out of his own pocket to wash cars, mow lawns or help with tasks around his church. He has
remodeled a senior citizen’s kitchen and bathroom at his own expense and takes care of another elderly
lady’s personal business affairs. He has assisted offenders with community service through Duval probation officers.
annual
His
church
has hosted
Chrome Divas Motorcycle Club’s Christmas parties for chil
dren of victims’ families.
This Outstanding Citizen volunteers at the Justice Coalition, providing spiritual counseling, assisting
with special events, managing volunteer distributers of our newspaper every month. Truly he embodies
the spirit of this award.
Extraordinary Local Business Leader
Michael J. Ward
Michael Ward, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CSX and trustee of the Michael
Ward Foundation, has for several years been an outstanding supporter of the Justice
Coalition. When our organization was struggling for survival after funds were depleted by
embezzlement in 2010, Michael challenged the community to give by pledging $2 for
every $1 contributed – up to $100,000.
In 2011, after the Wards learned about Jesse James and her sisters (orphaned by the murder of their
mother and subsequent suicide of their father), and how Jesse delayed her education to care for her sisters,
they established an Educational Fund at the Justice Coalition to provide children of survivors an opportunity
for education. Jesse, 18 years old at the time of her mother’s death, gave up her dreams of becoming a marine biologist so she could adopt her younger siblings and care for them as they grew up.
Michael has given away $10 million of his own money in the past few years to what he calls “elite” charities, such as museums, symphonies and various non-profits, including several million to victims of abuse at
Hubbard House. He focuses on organizations that address social ills in the community, such as reducing
school dropout rates, combating relationship violence among college-age kids and helping veterans transition to civilian life. He also has given extensively to the Wounded Warrior Project.
This Extraordinary Business Leader says, "I have more money than I will ever need. I want to put it to
good use." Extraordinary Government Officials – Sen. Aaron Bean and Rep. Matt Gaetz
These two lawmakers have been extraordinary advocates for victims. They have fought and succeeded in getting tougher laws passed to protect innocent victims of violent crime. Both were instrumental in passing legislation in 2014 that strengthened laws dealing with violent sexual offenders. The
Mandatory Minimum Sentences law doubled the mandatory sentence for most violent sexual offenders by
creating a mandatory 50-year sentence for criminals who rape children under 12, the developmentally disabled and senior citizens. Changes were also made to the Jimmy Ryce Act, which now allows sexually violent offenders to be committed to high-security treatment centers following their sentence if they are
deemed too dangerous.
Sen. Aaron Bean
Senator Aaron Bean, who serves State Senate District 4 representing Nassau County
and part of Duval County, has for many years been a supporter of the Justice Coalition.
He recently introduced legislation to develop a cold case task force that would re-examine policies and procedures for dealing with unsolved murders. He has said the mission
of this bill is to bring hope to families who have lost a loved one to an unsolved crime.
Each year during the height of the Legislative Session when the Florida Association of
Counties hosts Legislative Day, Sen. Bean has hosted the Justice Coalition and other
groups, providing opportunities to meet fellow lawmakers as we lobby for victims’ laws.
Among participants of JC fundraisers – golf tournaments and Shoot for Justice – Aaron is well-known
for his expertise as auctioneer. He solicits items for auctions and is entertaining and effective at raising
money from the sale of contributed items.
Rep. Matt Gaetz
In addition to serving as the State Representative for District 4 (which includes most
of Okaloosa County), Matt Gaetz is an attorney in Fort Walton Beach where he practices
business and open government law. He was elected to the State House in 2010 and has
been re-elected three times without opposition. As chairman of the Criminal Justice
committee, Matt streamlined death penalty appeals, criminalized gang recruitment, and
introduced the Timely Justice Act, a law passed in 2013 that requires the Supreme
Court clerk to notify the governor when death row inmates have exhausted their appeals. It orders the governor to sign death warrants for such inmates within 30 days and to direct the warden to schedule their executions within 180 days after the executive clemency process has been
completed. This law was designed to save taxpayer money and help bring closure to victims and their
families.
Sheriffs’ Choice for Extraordinary Citizen
Baker County – Nathan Welch
Selected by Sheriff Joey Dobson as 2015’s Extraordinary Citizen for Baker County,
Nathan Welch began his career in grocery retail with Winn Dixie Stores 20 years ago at
age 15. He has remained an employee since that time, with the exception of a four-year
hiatus to attend college.
As a business leader, Nathan is a great asset not only to the Baker County Sheriff’s Office but to the entire Baker County community. He supports numerous businesses and
charities and always makes generous donations to assist community needs. Nathan has
continually supported the BCSO with various charity events they sponsor each year, including Shop With a
Deputy, the BCSO’s Golf Tournament, National Night Out and numerous other events.
Nathan and his lovely wife Meghan are parents to three children: Kalya, Nate and Nick. During his spare
time he serves as Vice President of the youth football program in Baker County. His hobbies include coaching youth football, fishing and, most importantly, spending time with his family.
Bradford County – Byron Ramseur
Sheriff Gordon Smith selected Pastor Byron Ramseur as the 2015 Extraordinary Citizen from Bradford County. Currently serving as youth Pastor and Facilities Director of
Starke Church of God by Faith, he has a passion for teaching and a heart of compassion
for people in his community, especially youth, which is evidenced by his involvement in
multiple outreaches. The Bradford County Faith Community Center is the outreach arm of his church where
he serves as the director of the Food Ministry that serves approximately 300 meals per month. As director of
T.A.L.K.S. (Transferring A Little Knowledge Systematically) for the past seven years, he oversees about 30
mentors who provide guidance and counseling for a small group of three students each. The group is comprised of three categories: an advanced student, an average student that needs a push, and an at-risk student. Weekly curriculum lessons cover issues such as respect, peer pressure, relationships with siblings,
anger management, work ethic, understanding different races and cultures, and having a positive attitude.
Byron serves with the Bradford County Education Foundation that raises funds for schools through
fundraisers, grants and other projects, providing upwards of $40,000 annually to help improve the quality of
education. Eight years ago Byron founded the Bradford County Back-to-School Info Fair, an annual funfilled event that provides school supplies, backpacks for students (about 650 this year). The event also
brings together a minimum of 30 differing organizations such as the Sheriff’s Department, the Health Department, local schools and churches. It has become an anticipated event with inflatable games for the kids,
music and giveaways such as free haircuts, and drawings for twenty $50 Walmart gift cards. He also proudly
served seven years as Chaplain of the Bradford H.S. Tornadoes football team.
This busy pastor, through the community outreach of his church, is making a tremendous impact on the
citizens of Bradford County and deserves this recognition.
Clay County – Rick and Liz Williams
Selected by Sheriff Rick Beseler as 2015’s Extraordinary Citizens for Clay
County, Rick and Liz Williams of Middleburg, Florida, made it their goal long ago
to help restore hope to the hopeless. Married 22 years, they have been Clay
County residents that long. Liz spent nearly three decades employed by Weyer
Forest Products. Now semi-retired, she is a recent graduate of Luther Rice University and Seminary. Rick is a government contractor with a 28-year career at P.A.E.
Aviation and Technical Services. They are parents and grandparents whose expanded family includes their five children, nine grandchildren and two on the way.
The Williamses are members of First Baptist Church Middleburg where they’ve launched a Men with
Trucks ministry. Their pastors describe Rick and Liz as superb candidates for this award: “a couple who do
more to help others than the community will ever know; outgoing and selfless.” The staff of the Clay County
branch of First Coast Women’s Services, where Mrs. Williams regularly volunteers as a peer counselor, said
about Liz Williams: “She is a great blessing to all of us. The combination of her life experiences, Biblical
knowledge, and mature faith make her a wise woman who freely shares with others. Her desire is to give
hope to clients who feel they’re in a situation where there is none.”
The Williamses believe that as their faith in Jesus Christ has grown throughout their marriage so too has
their community involvement. They consider themselves local missionaries modeled after the example of the
Good Samaritan, a man who proved to be a good neighbor by displaying immediate compassion and
mercy. Viewing the word “neighbor” as an action verb, not a noun, they now serve families in crisis all over
Clay County. The Men with Trucks ministry (Involving a team of more than 50 men), responds during family
tragedies, fires, deaths, incarcerations impacting innocent family members, transitional housing for abuse
victims and much more. In partnership with FBCM, they collect and store essential household items and respond at a moment’s notice when called to do the heavy lifting – literally.
Clearly, the work they do for those in need helps CCSO’s peacemaking efforts as well. This inspiring couple deserves recognition as Clay County’s Extraordinary Citizens.
Duval County – Rev. Mark L. Griffin
Sheriff Mike Williams is pleased to nominate Rev. Mark L. Griffin, spiritual leader of the
Wayman Ministries, as his selection for 2015’s Extraordinary Citizen for Duval County. Rev.
Griffin is a tireless advocate for children in Jacksonville, and a major contributor in the
quest to help children in the city’s lower income areas achieve academic excellence,
thereby improving their lives and futures. He truly personifies the commandment "Love
Thy Neighbor" as his church is located next door to one of Jacksonville's most challenged
housing developments, Eureka Gardens. Rev. Griffin leads the charge to ensure tenants
have a decent place to live and (most recently) worked to ensure the children would have a safe place to
play.
Following a crime prevention walk with Sheriff Williams (who was joined by Mayor Curry and several
council members), parents and grandparents in the complex told the leaders (including Mark Griffin) that
their children had no place to simply "go outside and play." This struck Griffin, Williams, Curry and others as
unfathomable, and Griffin pledged to raise money to get those kids a well-constructed playground and the
needed security so they can enjoy it. In about 60 days, civic and business leaders stepped up, and the
fundraising effort spearheaded by Rev. Griffin resulted in ALL the money needed for construction of a new
playground at Eureka Gardens being raised.
"Rev. Mark Griffin is a true leader who can be counted on by me and many others in Jacksonville – not
just because of the ministry he leads and his unbounded love and concern for others, but also because he
is always ready to engage with us, work with others, find solutions to problems, and goes out quietly and
patiently and gets things done that impact the quality of life for many in our city," said Sheriff Williams.
Nassau County – Ken Overstreet
Selected by Sheriff Bill Leeper as 2015’s Extraordinary Citizen of Nassau County, Ken
Overstreet served in the Florida Air National Guard as an electronics technician working on
military aircraft for more than 33 years before retiring. After retirement, he moved to Callahan and joined the Lions Club, serving six years as President and Vice-President. He became a member of the Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce and is currently a
member of its Board of Directors. A proud member of the Callahan Masonic Lodge #34,
Ken served as Lodge Secretary and is also a member of the Economic Development
Board for Nassau County. Through the Chamber of Commerce, Ken represents the Nassau County Community Traffic Safety Team
in the Bicycle Helmet Fitting Program. He is now referred to as “The Bicycle Helmet Man.” He works with organizations such as the Florida Department of Transportation and University of Florida and conducts safety
presentations with each helmet and at functions he attends. To date he has fitted approximately 2,750 kids
with helmets – at schools, churches, sports centers, and any other location he can to make sure kids have
helmets that fit while they ride their bicycles.
Ken and his wife became interested in helmet safety when their son fell off his bike and suffered a severe
concussion. For that reason he accepted the responsibility to make sure our kids are safe and works to
reach as many children as possible. He is an extraordinary citizen who makes a difference in the lives of others in our community. His dedication to child safety is to be commended and he is very deserving of the Ted
Hires Legacy Award and recognition by the Justice Coalition.
St. Johns County – Tom and Ann Robert
Selected by Sheriff David Shoar as 2015’s Extraordinary Citizen for St. Johns
County, Tom and Ann Robert are upstanding members of their community as well
as strong supporters of the law enforcement profession. They are always available to help victims in need and lend their assistance any way they can. The
benevolence they have bestowed upon our agency, along with other organizations in St. Johns County, makes them the obvious choice to receive the Justice
Coalition’s Extraordinary Citizen Award.
As the executors of the Bruce G. & Mary A. Robert Family Foundation, Tom and Ann have graciously
given to our agency’s Four Star Association fund which is utilized to support several of the valuable and
quality programs that are integral to the services the Sheriff’s Office provides. The fund also contributes to
scholarships for the youth in St. Johns County and supplements emergency assistance (including victim assistance) to our citizens in need.
Of course, none of these services would be possible without the support and kind generosity Tom and
Ann Robert have shown to our agency, as well as to our community. Words cannot express our gratitude
and appreciation for all they do. They are truly exceptional human beings.
NOVEMBER 2015
By Shirley Shaw
Angie McKenzie stood in Memorial
Park looking out over the dozens of
people assembled to remember their
loved ones who were murdered. The
Candlelight Vigil she organized on
Sept. 25 was another way she strives
every day to help individuals who are
grieving for family members – mothers
and fathers, sons and daughters,
grandparents and other relatives – trying to cope with the terrible pain of
their loss.
From the day in June 2012 when
Angie learned her father – Cecil Scroggie – had been murdered, her life has
not been the same. Not only was she
shocked and devastated to learn that
her dad had been brutally beaten,
strangled and shot by a woman friend
visiting in his home, but Angie experienced a level of pain she says there is
no way to describe. “I’ve lost loved
ones to cancer and heart disease, but
nothing compares to it; it’s a different
kind of pain.”
She’s always had a desire to help individuals and for several years worked
with her sister-in-law Angela McKenzie in a ministry called Generation
Next that operates a teen center on the
Northside. Their goal is to help prevent
young people from going down a path
of drugs and alcohol addiction and to
present a spiritual alternative to a de-
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Angie McKenzie organized the candlelight vigil in Memorial Park as part of the National
Day of Remembrance for murder victims. In the picturesque setting, it was a somber event
to make sure the participants’ murdered loved ones are never forgotten.
structive lifestyle.
This year she started a monthly support group for families of homicide victims – murders, hit-and-run deaths,
drunk-driving fatalities – anyone who
needs to know they are not alone in
their grief. Meeting at the Oasis Church
on New Berlin Road, they bring pictures of their loved ones, share funny
stories, talk about the stage of grief they
are in, and perhaps discuss the phase of
the judicial process in which they currently find themselves. Angie shares
with them how God has strengthened
her and brought peace and comfort
when nothing else did.
She has known about the Justice
Coalition for many years, reading the
Victims’ Advocate and participating in
such events as last year’s Tossing of the
Roses. Also, she has attended the kickoff press conference for Victims’ Rights
Week and accompanied MAD DADS
on their crime-awareness walks. She
completed the Victim Service Practitioner’s Designation training and is a
certified victim advocate. Definitely not
one to seek accolades for her contributions to the community, she wants to
honor God for what He’s helped her accomplish.
She is married to Donald McKenzie,
who works in the trucking industry,
and they have two sons, Sean, age 25,
and Travis, 22. Our hats are off to this
remarkable young woman who has a
heart for victims and who lends her
time and talents to help whoever and
however she can. Thank you, Angie;
God bless you.
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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
Info: This 37-year-old male was
shot by an unknown assailant
outside McB’s Lounge, 6211
St. Augustine Rd. on Mother’s
Day in 2005. He died on his 38th
birthday, June 16, 2006.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
Name: Donald Jerido
Info: Found murdered in his
apartment at Golfair Blvd. on
October 18, 2000.
Notify: JSO at 630-0500
Name: Andre Johnson
Info: Andre was found murdered on June 23, 2005. His
body was discovered in the
Ribault River near Lem Turner
Rd.
Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with
information about this case.
Name: Jermain Jones
Info: Jermain was visiting a recently deceased family member
at the Edgewood Cemetery on
Sept. 12, 2005, when he was
murdered by an unknown assailant.
Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with
information about this case.
Name: Isaac Frank Lambe
Info: On July 4, 2005, Issac
“Buddy” Lambe was killed by a
motor vehicle in the 9400 block
of Gibson Ave. near Rogers Ave.
The vehicle left the scene after
hitting the victim.
$5,000
REWARD
REWARD
Name: Shawn Patrick Newman
Info: On Nov. 9, 2007, unknown
assailants shot this 35-year-old
male through the door of his
apartment at 4743 Radcliff Ct.
Before losing consciousness, he
stated, “They came in and shot
me.” He died later at Shands
Hospital.
about this case.
Name: Moussa Set
Info: He was found dead
on May 6, 2003, inside the
Amoco on Beach Blvd. and
Art Museum Dr., lying on
the floor and the bulletproof
booth was open.
630-2172.
Name: Bilaal Kwame Shaw
Info: Bilaal “Blair” Shaw, 19,
murdered while waiting to catch
a city bus on Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:00
a.m. CrimeStoppers reports only
one tip has been received since
the young man’s death.
Notify: JSO at 630-0500 or
CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS
Name: Jeffrey Edwin Sheppard
Info: This man was murdered
and his body found in the Riverside area on August 18, 2008.
630-2172.
Name: Merkel Hosea Smalls
Info: This man was found deceased on June 23, 2005, in the
11000 block of Thein Street.
630-2172.
$10,000
REWARD
Name: Michael Lamar Perry
Info: On Aug. 7, 2008, he was
gunned down at 13th and Moncrief by an unidentified black
male riding a green beach cruiser
bicycle.
about this case.
Name: Terrance Dwayne Snead
Info: On Dec. 14, 2003, at 7:30
pm, the victim was found shot
at 1944 Berkley St. in Jacksonville where he lived with his
grandmother.
630-2172.
Name: John Ragin, Jr.
Info: He and Eric Stubbs were
found murdered on June 29,
2011, at 5443 Bristol Bay Lane
N on Jacksonville’s Westside.
630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at
866-845-TIPS.
Name: Darrell Lamar Stringfield
Info: Shot by unknown assailant
on October 22, 2008, in the parking lot of Grand Oaks Apts. on
Justina Road. He died on March
6, 2009. The suspect is a black
male, 20s, 6’2”, 225lbs.
630-2172.
Name: Crandall “Jack” Reed
Info: On Nov. 16, 2007, this
51-year-old man was driving
his cab when a white car pulled
alongside him, robbed him and
shot him twice. JSO found him
on Edgewood trying to get
help. He died an hour later.
866-845-TIPS.
Name: Eric Stubbs
Info: He and John Ragin,
Jr., were found murdered on
June 29, 2011, at 5443 Bristol
Bay Lane N on Jacksonville’s
Westside.
866-845-TIPS.
$10,000
Name: Tammie Lee Tschappatt
Info: On May 23, 2008, Tammie
was shot as she walked on the
street in the vicinity of Shenandoah and Lacoma Dr. She was
rushed to Shands where she
died several days later.
630-2172.
Name: Michele Tyler-Hart
Info: This 21-year-old was
murdered on August 9, 1995,
near Borden Cemetery off Plant
Lane and Old Middleburg Rd.
(near I-295) on the Westside.
630-2172.
Name: Damien A. Wallace
Info: He was found deceased in
the front seat of a car at 1261 N.
Broad Street on April 27, 2010.
630-2172.
Name: James Alfred Waters
Info: On Jan. 19, 2009, this
32-year-old man was killed
while sitting in his car at the
Cleveland Arms Apts. Numerous witnesses deny knowing
anything about the murder.
630-2172.
Name: Otis West
Info: On Sept. 14, 2002, this
29-year-old man was shot in the
back as he walked away from an
argument with friends to return
to his home. The shooting occurred at 1248 W. Duval Street.
630-2172.
Name: Stephen Wiggins
Info: On Oct. 7, 2008, 56 year
old Stephen was found bleeding
and unresponsive on the roadside in the area of 5100 Colonial
Ave. He was pronounced dead
at the scene
630-2172.
Name: Cedric Deon Williams
Info: This 15-year-old was killed
at 344 Phelps Street on Sept. 23,
2005.
630-2172.
REWARD
Name: Lance Van Dominguez
Morene
Info: This 23-year-old was killed
November 9, 2012, in the 3200
block of Rayford Street.
630-2172.
$11,000
REWARD
Name: Hakeem Muhammad
found deceased from a gunshot
wound on July 26, 2006, inside
room 119 at the Budget Inn,
6545 Ramona Blvd.
about this case.
Name: Samuel A. Scott
Info: This 34-year old was found
shot in his vehicle on January 14,
1995, on I-95 South. His vehicle
crashed into a wall south of
Ashley Street.
630-2172.
Name: Julius Parrish
Info: He was watching his dog in
the yard on June 30, 2012. A car
slowly approached and someone
began shooting. Another victim
was also shot, but survived.
630-2172.
Name: Tina Marie McQuaig
Info: Tina was found murdered at
Cecil Field December 26, 2002.
DNA positively identified the
remains March 2003.
$16,000
REWARD
Name: Sulaiman Allah
Muhammad
found shot while sitting inside his
vehicle on January 9, 2011. He
was parked at 6650 103rd Street.
630-2172.
Name: Dustin Padley
Info: On Jan. 9, 2006, this
23-year-old male was crossing
two lanes of Hwy 1 Southbound
in St. Augustine Beach, when he
was struck by a white ’88 or ’89
LTD, thrown approx. 120 feet
and killed.
Notify: FHP at 904-695-4115,
ext. 535.
Name: Terry Lamar Maslin
Info: Terry was found murdered
on Oct. 16, 2002, at 11501 Harts
Road, the Hartswood Apartments.
about this case.
Name: Donna Mills
Info: This young woman was
murdered by a drive-by shooter
on Dec. 15, 2007, as she slept in
her apartment on Confederate
Point Road.
about this case.
$1,000
Name: Hiep Nguyen
Info: This young man was found
murdered on the floor of his business, Boba Coffee Shop, June
23, 2004.
about this case.
Name: Christopher LaShawn
Lester
Info: On Jan. 31, 2009, JSO
responded to 3160 Dignan Street,
where they found Christopher’s
body. Foul play is suspected.
about this case.
Name: Ansel Albert Thompson
Info: He was murdered on May
16, 1990, at 1973 Ribault Scenic
Drive. The suspect left the scene
in the victim’s red Nissan Pathfinder.
630-2172.
Name: Jason Tyler Pelishek
Info: He was found in a parking lot of a law office on Liberty Street on July 23, 2012.
Notify: Call 630-2626 or First
Coast CrimeStoppers at
866-845-TIPS.
Name: George Renard
Santa’Cruz
Info: He was found murdered
on Aug. 5, 2005, at 284
Lamson Street.
630-2172.
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Name: Kawan Lamar Williams
Info: In July 13, 2003, Kawan
was shot, apparently during a
robbery, at 8711 Newton Road
in the Southwind Villa Apts.
630-2172.
REWARD
Name: Edin Tabora
Info: Murdered on October 31,
2008, in front of his home at
Leigh Meadows Apartments on
Sunbeam Road.
630-2172.
Name: Ryan Bernard Williams
Info: This 23-year-old was
shot and killed April 1, 2010,
by unknown assailants after
being pinned in his car by other
vehicles at Kings Road and
Division Street.
630-2172.
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History of Veterans’ Day
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28,
1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles,
France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an
armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied
nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of
the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is
generally
regarded as the
end of “the war
to end all wars.”
In November
1919, President
Wilson
proclaimed November 11 as the first
commemoration
of Armistice Day
with the following words: “To
us in America,
the reflections of
Armistice Day
will be filled
solemn
with
pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service
and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from
which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given
America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the
councils of the nations…”
The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension
of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.
The United States Congress officially recognized the end of
World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4,
1926, with these words:
Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the
most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals
and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed,
and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date
should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises
designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already
declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by
the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President
of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon
the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government
buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States
to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with
appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.
On the Lighter Side ...
Thanksgiving Dinner
The annual Thanksgiving
meal was coming up and a
hostess wanted to change the
traditional menu and serve
her guests mushroom-smothered steak – but she had no
mushrooms and no time to
buy them. Her husband suggested, “Why don’t you go
pick some of the mushrooms
that are growing wild down
by the stream?”
“No, some wild mushrooms are poisonous.”
“Well, I see squirrels eating
them and they’re OK.”
So she picked a bunch and
washed, sliced and sautéed
them for her dinner. Then she
went out on the back porch
and gave Spot, their dog, a
double handful. Spot ate
every bite. All morning long,
she watched the dog. The wild
mushrooms hadn’t affected
him after a few hours, so she
decided to use them.
The meal was a great success. After everyone had finished, her daughter came in
and whispered in her ear,
“Mom, Spot is dead.”
Trying to keep her head
about her, she left the room as
quickly as possible, called the
doctor and told him what had
happened.
The doctor said, “That’s
bad, but I think we can take
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quickly as I can. We’ll give
everyone enemas and pump
out their stomachs and everything will be fine. Just keep
them calm.”
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Before long they heard the
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suitcases, syringes, and a
stomach pump. One by one,
they took each person into the
bathroom, gave them enemas,
and pumped out their stomachs.
After the last one was done
the doctor came out and said,
“Everything will be okay
now,” and with that he left.
The hosts and the guests
were all weak and trembling
sitting around the living room
when the daughter came in
and said to her mom. “I can’t
believe that guy!”
“What guy?”
“You know, that one who
ran over Spot. He never even
slowed down.”
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by the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office
Anyone with information concerning these individuals, please call JSO at 904-630-0500
An 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 in October 2015, about two weeks before the Victim’s Advocate went to press.
DANIEL LENORD
BROWN
MAXX TREVOR
CALDERIN
VA# 6259
White male, 6’ 4”, 160 lbs.
DOB: 8/5/89
Violation: Aggravated domestic assault, child neglect
VA# 6260
White male, 6’, 145 lbs.
DOB: 8/16/81
Violation: Domestic battery,
criminal mischief
VA# 6261
Black male, 6’, 150 lbs.
DOB: 6/26/88
Violation: Possession of
cocaine
KAYLEIGH
BROOKE COLUCCI
JENNIFER LYNNE
CORDOVA
SHAVION DAR’YEE
COUNTS
DANNY RAY
CRANE
MARIO L.
DAVID
CANTRELL LAPATRICK
DENKINS
VA# 6267
Black male, 5’ 11”, 155 lbs.
DOB: 11/2/90
Violation: Burglary, False ID,
DSP
LE’JON S.
EDWARDS
VA# 6268
DOB: 3/24/80
Violation: Sex offender,
failure to comply
SABRINA BRYANT
HARRELL
KALEB JAMARI
HINES
DERRICK BERNARD
JOHNSON
MAURICE LAMONT
JONES
JOSEPH CECIL
JORDAN
JACQUEMA
LAURNET
VA# 6274
DOB: 1/1/84
Violation: Att. murder, armed
robbery, GTA
AMY ELAINE
LUSTER
VA# 6275
White female, 5’ 8,” 150 lbs.
DOB: 4/1/74
Violation: Writ of Attachment - Child Support
TIMOTHY LYNN
LYONS
CORNELIUS
LAMONT MANN
VICTORIA ROSE
MOYER
ROBERT JOSEPH
PASANEN
MARCUS WINDELL
PRESHA
ELLIOTT DEMON
SHEFFIELD, JR.
LORENZO LAMONT
STARKE
JAMES CALVIN
THOMAS
CURTIS
TOMPKINS, JR.
VA# 6258
DOB: 4/9/82
Violation: Aggravated battery,
pregnant victim
VA# 6262
White female, 5’ 7”, 140 lbs.
DOB: 12/1/89
Violation: Sale / delivery of
heroin
VA# 6266
DOB: 2/1/88
Violation: Burglary
VA# 6270
DOB: 1/19/95
Violation: Domestic Battery
VA# 6278
DOB: 11/27/89
Violation: Sale of cocaine
TINA MAY
SMITH
VA# 6282
DOB: 5/10/80
Violation: False ID, DSP
VA# 6263
DOB: 8/24/83
Violation: Child Neglect VOP x2
VA# 6271
DOB: 11/1/87
Violation: Aggravated
domestic assault
VA# 6279
White male, 5’ 9”, 165 lbs.
DOB: 8/24/83
Violation: Writ of bodily
attachment
VA# 6283
Black male, 5’ 4,” 155 lbs.
DOB: 9/23/90
Violation: DSP
WANTED POSTERS TERMINOLOGY KEY
AFDC – Aid for Dependent Children
Batt. – Battery
CW – Concealed Weapon
Cont. Subs. – Controlled Substance
DLSR – Driver’s License Suspended or Revoked
Dom. Agg. Assault – Domestic Aggravated Assault
DSP – Dealing in Stolen Property
DW – Deadly Weapon
FA – Firearm
Fel – Felony
FTA – Failed to Appear
GT – Grand Theft
NOVEMBER 2015
HO – Habitual Offender
LEO – Law Enforcement Officer
PCS – Possession of Controlled Substance
PFCF – Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
PT – Petit Theft
TRAF. MDMA – Ecstasy Trafficking
Uttering – Forgery
VOP – Violation of Probation/Parole
WC – Worthless Check
Man.Del.Cocaine – Manufacturing and Delivering
Cocaine
FRANCIS PAUL
CASSIDY
VA# 6264
Black female, 5’ 3”, 200 lbs.
DOB: 3/8/91
Violation: Child abuse
VA# 6272
DOB: 1/28/91
assault/battery
VA# 6276
White male, 5’ 9,” 160 lbs.
DOB: 7/20/61
Violation: Agg. assault
w/deadly weapon
VA# 6280
DOB: 5/8/91
Violation: Grand theft auto
DANTE DESHAY
CLARK
VA# 6265
White male, 6’, 160 lbs.
DOB: 5/17/81
Violation: Burglary, DSP
VA# 6269
DOB: 5/26/86
Violation: VOP-False ID
verification, DSP
VA# 6273
DOB: 3/24/72
Violation: Unnatural and
lascivious act
VA# 6277
DOB: 5/6/81
Violation: Robbery
VA# 6281
DOB: 3/19/73
Violation: Aggravated battery, Criminal mischief, PFCF
VA# 6284
DOB: 6/4/72
Violation: Aggravated battery
with deadly weapon, PFCF
VA# 6285
DOB: 3/25/88
assault, PFCF
JENNIFER ASHLEY
WILSON
DERONTE
RAKEEM WRIGHT
VA# 6286
DOB: 11/24/83
Violation: Aggravated battery,
pregnant victim
VA# 6287
DOB: 4/24/93
Violation: PFCF
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• Provide immediate crisis
intervention by assessing the victims’ needs
and implementing an
appropriate plan of action.
• Educate victims regarding criminal justice proceedings and their
rights as victims of
crime.
• Network our resources to
provide the victim counseling and/or support
groups, if needed.
• Accompany victims to
court proceedings. This
includes pretrial hearings, trials, depositions,
meetings with prosecutors and injunction hearings.
• Act as a liaison between
victims and prosecutors, law enforcement
and the media.
• Assist victims in creating
an effective impact
statement to the court.
• Assist victims in applying
for victims’ compensation.
• Assist victims in publicizing rewards for unsolved murders and
missing persons.
• Publish a monthly newspaper that prints crime
victims’ stories, pictures
of unsolved murder victims, missing persons,
wanted criminals and
much more.
Each of us has a responsibility to help make our community safe, and aiding in the apprehension of
those among us who choose to scoff at the law goes a long way in fulfilling that obligation.
The citizens of Jacksonville thank all who have participated.
RODNEY WALLACE BRASWELL
VA#: 6228
October
Featured:
2015
Arrested:
October
2015
Grand theft x 2
Violation:
DEONTE LAMARCUS CULLERS
VA#: 6236
Featured: October 2015
Arrested: October 2015
Violation: Escape JESSICA
LYNN HARRIS
VA#: 6241
Violation: Domestic battery, criminal mischief
CHRISTOPHER
VEAL
VA#: 6256 Featured: October
2015 Arrested: October
2015
Violation: False
ID, DSP
GEORGE SCHLARBAUM, JR.
VA#: Baker County
Violation: Battery
ERIC
GUNTER
VA#: Bradford County
Violation: Felony VOP Battery on person over 65
AMY PASTERNAK
VA#: Bradford County
Featured:
October 2015
Arrested: October
2015
Violation: Felony FTA drug charges
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VA#: Clay County
Featured: October
2015
Arrested: October
2015 Violation: Sale/delivery
controlled
substance
LINDSAY MICHELLE WILSON
VA#: Clay County
Violation: Grand theft auto
CHRIS MORGAN
VA#: Nassau County
CLAY COUNTY’S
MOST WANTED
Sheriff Rick Beseler and the Clay County Sheriff ’s Office endorse the efforts of the
Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts.
NATHANIEL DAVID HIBBARD
Race: White Sex: Male
DOB: 8/29/1989 Ht: 6’ 2” Weight: 185
Violation: VOP Aggravated child neglect
SHARRON FITZGERALD JACKSON JR.
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 6/26/1991 Ht: 5’ 5” Weight: 175
Violation: VOP Possession of controlled substance
DANYEL NICOLE JACKSON
Race: Black Sex: Female
DOB: 5/11/1994 Ht: 5’ 3” Weight: 160
Violation: FTA Robbery
BRITTANY LYNN MILLER
Race: White Sex: Female
DOB: 7/12/1990 Ht: 5’ 2”
Violation: Grand theft
Weight: 102
JAMES MICHAEL PLAMONDON
DOB: 11/2/1973 Ht: 6’ 2” Weight: 260
Violation: Criminal use of personal ID info.
JACOB CALVIN RICH
DOB: 5/13/1991 Ht: 6’ 2” Weight: 175
Violation: VOP Burglary to dwelling or structure
DALE WALTER RUHNAU
Race:
White Sex: Male
DOB: 2/14/1959 Ht: 6’ 4” Weight: 230
Violation: Aggravated domestic assault
KIM DURAY WILSON
DOB: 9/21/1986 Ht: 5’ 10” Weight: 185
Violation: Grand theft
Call the CCSO at (904) 213-6031 today!
Violation: Grand theft, armed burglary
NOVEMBER 2015
NASSAU COUNTY’S
MOST WANTED
Sheriff Bill Leeper and the Nassau County Sheriff ’s Office endorse the efforts of the
CHRISTOPHER A. THORNTON
DOB: 12/25/1994 Ht: 5’ 10 - 6’ 1 Weight: 165 - 210
Violation: GT, Burglary
Warrant issued: 10/2/2015
TYRONE L. COBB
DOB: 7/3/1977 Ht: 5’ 10” Weight: 180
Violation: Resisting arrest, Flee LEO
MATTHEW THOMPSON
DOB: 5/27/1987 Ht: 5’ 7” Weight: 185
DAMIAN S. TREADWAY, JR.
DOB: 3/4/1994 Ht: 5’ 9” Weight: 160
Violation: Grand Theft Auto x2.
STEVE WILLIAMS
BRADFORD COUNTY’S
MOST WANTED
Sheriff Gordon Smith and the Bradford County Sheriff ’s Office endorse the efforts
of the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s
participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts.
AARON DIDON
DOB: 3/17/1982 Ht: 5’ 11” Weight: 160
Violation: Felony FTA Habitual DWLSR
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
DOB: 1/4/1978 Ht: 5’ 5” Weight: 178
Violation: Felony FTA on Habitual DWLSR
CHEYANNE ROSEBERRY
DOB: 6/3/1996 Ht: 5’ Weight: 120
Violation: DSP
DARREN SMITH
DOB: 1/27/1987 Ht: 6’ 1” Weight: 150
Violation: Felony FTA Habitual DWLSR
Call the BCSO at (904) 966-2276 today!
DOB: 9/11/1977 Ht: 5’ 8” Weight: 145
Violation: Sale of Cocaine.
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there IS help for you. Call this 24-hour
hotline to receive help day or night
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TIMOTHY HEPLER
DOB: 1/7/1983 Ht: Weight:
Violation: Burglary, GT Auto
SAMANTHA L. PERRY
ST. JOHNS COUNTY’S
DOB: 5/3/1982 Ht: 5’ 1” Weight: 120
MOST
WANTED
Call the NCSO at 1-855-725-2632 today!
BAKER COUNTY’S
MOST WANTED
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 participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts.
JONTAE KEITH MERRITT
DOB 12/25/1995 H: 5-07 Weight: 140lbs
Violation: Using minor in production of harmful materials
DENNIS LEWIS OXENDINE, JR.
DOB 9/16/1985 H: 5-07 Weight: 155lbs
Violation: Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon
Sheriff Joey Dobson and the Baker County Sheriff ’s Office endorse the efforts of the
STEVEN MICHAEL BURRIDGE
DOB: 1/7/1969 Ht: Weight:
Violation: Drug Possession, Sale of Controlled Substance
DOMINGO LOPEZ
Race: Hispanic Sex: Male
DOB: 4/5/1925 Ht: 6’ Weight:
Violation: Failure to Appear
KRISTEN L. MAERZ
DOB: 4/7/1966 Ht: 5’ 8” Weight:
Violation: DWLS, Larceny, Hit and Run
ISAIAH GRACE
DYLAN REED BARNLUND
DOB: 6/6/1992 Ht: 6’ 2” Weight: 180
Violation: VOP Possession of meth and marijuana
KRISTEN RACHEL BURRESS
DOB: 3/15/1994 Ht: 5’ Weight: 110
Violation: FTA Burglary of unoccupied dwelling
JUSTIN DAVID CASBEER
DOB: 1/28/1985 Ht: 6’ 4” Weight: 200
Violation: FTA Possession of meth, FTA Domestic battery
SHARON ANN HAGAN
DOB: 1/8/1986
Ht: 5’ 9”
Weight: 200 lbs.
Violation: Kidnap-False Imprisonment, Aggravated Battery
Call the BCSO at (904) 259-2231 today!
All Wanted pictures / information listed on
pages 13 - 15 are submitted by the indicated
Sheriff’s Offices approximately
two weeks
before the Victims’ Advocate goes to press.
NOVEMBER 2015
ON THE SIDE
OF V ICTIMS!!
DOB: 1/21/1992 Ht: 5’ 5” Weight: 130
Violation: VOP Uttering forged bills
OTIS
ALLEN
MERCER
DOB: 4/5/1992 Ht: 6’ 1” Weight: 180
Violation: FTA Uttering a forgery
DEONNA DENISE PHELPS
Race: Black Sex: Female
DOB: 12/24/1992 Ht: 5’ 7” Weight: 150
Violation: VOP Organized scheme to defraud
Call the SJSO at (904) 824-8304 today!
Jeffrey H. Tomack, MHSA, NHA
Administrator
730 COLLEGE STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204
TEL: (904) 358-6711
FAX: (904) 358-6499
jtomack@parkridgenursingcenter.com
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Jerome W. Hoffman
Jess & Brewster J. Durkee
Foundation
Holland & Knight
Donna and Ken Horne
Load King Manufacturing Co.
Madden Advisory Service, Inc.
Nat’l. Christian Foundation, Jax
Poole Management
Fred Thompson
Touchton Plumbing Contractors,
Inc.
Duane and Joy Williams
IN HONOR OF
LARRY DUGGER
Marion P. Bessent
904.356.2253
www.MakeItHappenBail.com
VOLUNTEERS
NEWSPAPER DELIVERY
Amos Bankhead
David Brown
Patty Eason
Bob and Trish Edwards
Beverly McClain, FOSCI
Pete and Cindy Miller
Spencer Myers
H. G. Peterson
Derrick Rogers
Paul Russell
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Amos Bankhead
Fran Futrill
Cindy Mouro
HEARTS AND HANDS
MINISTRY
Pastor Steve Dobbs, Paxon
Revival Center
Paxon Christian Bookstore
Rev. Deryle Adkison
Rev. Amos Bankhead
Rev. Larry McGinley
Rev. Ronnie Williams
Farmers Federal
Credit Union
Personal Service is
what we do!
You donʼt have to be a
Farmer to join.
Stop by or call today! Life is busy…
let us make it easy by being
your one-stop credit union!
904.764.4591
6611 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, FL. 32218
www.farmersfcu.com
GOLDEN CORRAL CORPORATION
Company Operations - East
5151 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27612
Rick Eggemeyer
Operating Partner
1201 Memorial Park Rd.
Tel: (904) 378-3688
Fax: (904) 378-3689
WE SUPPORT THE JUSTICE COALITION
NOVEMBER 2015

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