Latest news with #JacksonCountySheriff'sOffice
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Jackson County Sheriff's Office using new Flock Safety cameras
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has joined other western Wisconsin law enforcement departments in utilizing Flock Safety cameras. Six new Flock cameras are now placed around the county to help the sheriff's office investigate crimes. Sheriff Duane Waldera reports there have been some privacy concerns about the Flock cameras from some Jackson County citizens. He says Flock cameras don't gather information on the person driving, the speed the vehicle is traveling, or how many people are in the car. They take pictures of the license plate that deputies can then use in their investigations. Sheriff Waldera explained, 'There are certain cases that would be really extreme crisis-type cases, let's call it a homicide or some major event that happened in our community. That if we would have had flat cameras, we would have had another layer or a lead and a possibility of solving something.' The purchase of the Fock Safety cameras came from previously budgeted money. However, if the department is going to continue its involvement in the program, they would need it to be included in and approved by the Jackson County budgetary process. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Jackson County man charged with exposure
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Jacksonville man was arrested Tuesday morning after Jackson County deputies say he was caught masturbating in his vehicle at a gas station in Grand Ridge. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the gas station around 7 a.m. following a report that a man had exposed himself. When deputies arrived and approached the suspect's vehicle, they observed the man actively masturbating in plain view. The suspect was identified as Raejonn Higginbottom, who was found to be on probation out of Jacksonville for a previous conviction of possession of MDMA. The suspect was arrested and is being charged with Exposure of Sexual Organs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Jackson County Sheriff's Office hosting its next Teen Driver Challenge
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has announced its next Teen Driver Challenge for Friday, June 20. According to a Jackson County Sheriff's Office Facebook post, the course will start at 8 a.m. at the Jackson County Ag Center on Highway 90. The course is free to any teen driver with a learner's permit or driver's license and will be taught by the School Resource Deputies. JCSO said that the course will teach young drivers the nuts and bolts of safe driving, the dangers of texting and driving, how to change a tire, how to check their oil, hands-on experience behind the wheel with instructors and more. Those who are interested in signing up and want to secure their spot need to email teendriver@ as soon as possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Chattanooga tornado: Warning issued in these Tennessee counties; when will twister hit?
A tornado warning was issued in Chattanooga and several other Tennessee cities on Sunday. The National Weather Service, in its latest update, alerted locals in South Pittsburg, too. Storm chasers and weather forecasters warned residents of a potential large tornado approaching the area. Meanwhile, residents of northeastern Jackson and DeKalb counties in Alabama were urged to take immediate cover Sunday afternoon as the NWS in Huntsville issued two urgent tornado warnings for the region. The warnings, effective until 5:15 PM and 5:30 PM CDT, followed radar detection of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, posing risks of flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. At 4:48 PM CDT, the NWS reported a tornadic thunderstorm over Stevenson, seven miles southwest of Bridgeport, moving east at 35 mph. The storm threatened areas including Bass, Long Island, Russell Cave National Monument, Fabius, Higdon, Sulpher Springs, and Fackler, with Bridgeport expected to be impacted by 4:55 PM. A second warning, issued at 4:46 PM, targeted central Jackson and northeastern DeKalb counties, identifying a storm near Hollywood, eight miles northeast of Scottsboro, moving southeast at 40 mph. This storm was projected to reach Pisgah by 4:50 PM, Henagar by 4:55 PM, and Ider by 5:00 PM, also affecting Dutton, Pine Ridge, Mentone, Desoto State Park, and Valley Head. The NWS emphasized immediate action, advising residents to seek shelter in basements or interior rooms on the lowest floor of sturdy buildings and to avoid windows. Those outdoors, in mobile homes, or in vehicles were instructed to find substantial shelters to protect against debris. Local authorities and emergency services were on high alert, with Jackson County Sheriff's Office urging residents to monitor NOAA Weather Radios and local news. No immediate damage or injuries were reported, but the NWS warned of potential tree and power line damage, similar to outages affecting 4,600 in Huntsville on May 20.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘Operation Up the Creek:' Jackson Co. reveals operation to catch child predators
JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Jackson County Sheriff's Office revealed a multi-day undercover operation that resulted in six arrests in an attempt to crack down on child sex crimes in Western North Carolina. Called 'Operation Up the Creek,' the operation consisted of over 45 local, state, and federal, law enforcement officers going undercover to locate and arrest individuals distributing or participating in technology-facilitated crimes against children. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office said that this operation was a first for the county. The office also thanked the many agencies that helped in the operation, including the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security. The operation resulted in six official arrests, with additional suspects potentially facing charges. These charges will be disclosed at a later date, according to the sheriff's office. The six arrested were given the following charges: Brandon Scott Severt, 32, of Rowan County Attempted Statutory Rape of Child under 15 Solicitation of a minor by Computer Vincent John Lamonica, 53, of Transylvania County Attempted statutory rape of a child under 15 Solicitation of a minor by computer Nathan Lewis Burch, 25, of Rutherford County Attempted statutory rape of a child under 15 Attempted statutory sex offense with a child under 15 Indecent liberties with child Solicitation of a minor by computer Michael Glenn Lowe 29, of Hamilton County TN Attempted statutory rape of a child under 15 Indecent liberties with child Solicitation of a minor by computer Carrying a concealed weapon Jon Thomas Beall Jr., 32, of Knox County TN Attempted first degree statutory rape Attempted statutory sex offense with a child under 15 Indecent liberties with a child Solicitation of a minor by computer Joshua Phillip Phelps, 28, of Stanly County NC Attempted statutory rape of a child under 15 Attempted statutory sex offense with child 15 Indecent liberties with a child Solicitation of a minor by computer In a media release, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office stated that 'Sheriff Farmer and the dedicated team at the Jackson County Sheriff's Office are committed to protecting children and ensuring the safety of all Jackson County citizens. We are grateful for the strong relationships we have built at the local, state, and federal levels, which played a crucial role in the success of this operation.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
