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submitted photo NCSO Undersheriff Jon Hooper addresses 13 alleged gang members arrested at a Department of Justice press conference in Jacksonville. Submitted

submitted photo NCSO Undersheriff Jon Hooper addresses 13 alleged gang members arrested at a Department of Justice press conference in Jacksonville. Submitted

NCSO assists DOJ operation that nets 13 arrests

News Staff
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office worked with the Department of Justice in the investigation and arrest of 13 men accused of drug trafficking.

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NCSO: Teen charged with attempted murder after shooting

Nick Blank
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder after a Monday afternoon shooting in Callahan that left a victim critically injured, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.Carrie Holmes was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
A deputy speaks to children at the radKIDS camp in Yulee. Submitted photo

A deputy speaks to children at the radKIDS camp in Yulee. Submitted photo

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radKIDS camp offers safety skills, confidence

Nick Blank
Sunday, June 28, 2026
A summer camp is making sure children are learning safety skills and are empowered to act or speak up in potentially dangerous situations. The national radKIDS camp is an engaging mix of lectures and safety drills, Nassau County Coalition Community Director Caitlin Miller said.

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NCSO: Man accused of driving drunk with 3 children in car

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A Jacksonville man was arrested Friday on DUI charges in Callahan with two toddlers and an infant in the car, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said. Lewis, 37, was charged with five misdemeanors: three counts of alcohol or drugs .
From left, Brandi Layton and Nathaniel Woolard

From left, Brandi Layton and Nathaniel Woolard

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NCSO: Man, woman arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
A Jacksonville man and woman were arrested Wednesday on fentanyl trafficking charges after two controlled buys last year and a traffic stop Tuesday, a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrest report said.
Sheriff Bill Leeper with Madrina Addison-Harris

Sheriff Bill Leeper with Madrina Addison-Harris

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NCSO honors employees, life saving efforts

Nick Blank
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
ore than a dozen Nassau County Sheriff’s Office employees were recognized for their service and efforts Friday at the agency's training complex in Yulee at its annual ceremony.Sheriff Bill Leeper served as MC and family members and coworkers packed into the presentation room.

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NCSO: 1-year-old ingests meth in Callahan, 4 arrested

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Four adults were arrested after a one-year-old ingested methamphetamine inside a Callahan home last week, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said. Hayden Simmons, Damien Windham, Erica Foley and Judith Addison were each charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm.