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Methadone vs. Heroin: Effects are the same By DeAngelo K. Brown Criminal Justice Professor Imagine that it’s 6 a.m., the sun has yet to rise, and hundreds of customers are lined up around a building awaiting the doors to open so they can buy one of the most potent and addictive narcotics being used in our society. And then imagine that it’s legal. This is a common environment outside some methadone treatment centers. Substance abuse remains a constant ailment that plagues our society. Illegal drugs are being bought and sold at the same rate and availability as any other high-demand product of commerce. Although there are many theories and strategies for the solution of this age-old problem, substituting a very dangerous narcotic for a synthetic, also dangerous, narcotic may not, as previously believed, be the safest solution. The dangerous narcotic: heroin. The substitute: methadone. Methadone is a synthetic opiate used to treat heroin abuse. It reduces the cravings and withdrawal symptoms caused by opiate use by blocking the “high” and preventing the intense euphoric rush associated with heroin. The process of a heroin user becoming a methadone user is called opiate detoxification. A user is initially administered methadone, and then the doses are decreased over a period of two to three weeks. Although the “high” of heroin is blocked by methadone, because it is a synthetic opiate and every patient’s tolerance is not the same, it can cause similar side effects that are usually associated with heroin. When addicted to heroin, users many times are unable to function socially or lead productive, normal lives. They withdraw from their family and friends and become involved in crimes to gain resources to fund their addiction. A heroin addict, on average, will spend about $10 a dose or between $100 to $200 a day to maintain that high for at least 24 hours. Methadone users, however, will spend about $13 per day and that dosage can last between 15 and 20 hours. Methadone is safer, cheaper and environmentally different from heroin, correct? Not exactly. Heroin users line up to
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“I’m afraid to stop at red lights...” Robbery victims remain fearful By Sherrie Clark It’s the Christmas season, a time of merriment, cheer and giving. Sometimes it’s hard to remember there are predators among us, lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to steal our possessions - and our sense of security. Cindy Smith and Mary Brown* discovered this fact all too well on December 4, 2008. The two friends had left a restaurant sometime after 10 p.m., and neither was ready to go home. Arriving at Cindy’s car, Mary got in the passenger seat while Cindy climbed in the driver’s seat and began to work on her laptop. Soon, both women heard banging on their respective car door windows with the chilling sound of metal hitting glass. When the women looked to see who or what demanded their attention, each saw a man wearing a black hoodie shirt and gloves. The metallic objects hitting their windows were handguns. Cindy said, “I was so scared. I just knew the window was going to shatter. The first thing that went through my mind was that I needed to give him everything he
wants, whatever he asks for, just give it to him.” The next thing Mary knew, her car door had been opened. The man pointed a gun at her and demanded her purse. She complied, giving everything she had with her - keys, wallet, cell phone and other belongings - to this stranger. He then ran toward the back of the car and disappeared into the night. In the meantime, the other man had swung open Cindy’s door and ordered, “Give me all your stuff; give me all your stuff.” The gun he had used to bang on her window was now pointed directly at her. He grabbed her laptop, and a fearful Cindy gave him her cell phone and wallet. But this wasn’t enough; he wanted her purse. She denied having one, but he refused to believe her. Each time he demanded her purse, he got angrier and louder, then he hit her in the face with the hard, cold metal. “I was surprised when I felt the gun on my face,” Cindy recalls. “The pain was extreme, not only in the spot where he hit me, but my whole face felt the pain. I just stayed quiet. I knew at that point that whatever I said to him wouldn’t make a difference either way.” Mary intervened the best she could by yelling at him
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Don’t become a victim JSO offers suggestions to be safe during the holidays: Away from Home • When parking: roll up the windows, lock the vehicle, take your keys with you. Don’t leave garage door openers or house keys in your car. • Don’t leave children or pets unattended in a car. • If you must keep anything in your car that identifies where you live, such as insurance cards or registration, make sure to lock the glove box or compartment where you store them, in addition to locking your car doors. Thieves want to get in and get out quickly, so using secure compartments in the car for personal items might harden the target. • If shopping after daylight hours, park and walk in lighted areas. Shop with a friend if possible, and not alone. REMEMBER where you park! • WOMEN: If someone grabs you, scream “FIRE” - this will get people’s attention and assistance more easily than “HELP.” • Don’t look vulnerable or distracted; don’t leave the store “loaded up” with packages; don’t fumble for your keys while walking; don’t talk on the phone or text while moving through a parking lot or in and out of stores; remove earphones. Keep purses, handbags, backpacks close to your body. Be purposeful in your actions. • It is recommended that electronics purchases (or
jewelry and other expensive items) be made last, if you are out shopping at multiple stores, so you do not have to store them in the car during other stops. • If you must leave valuable items in your car, place them out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously. ~ Load your trunk when you leave a location. ~ Never open a trunk, fill it full of valuables, close it, and then just walk away to do more shopping or other errands. ~ This includes packages, backpacks, gym bags, GPS units, MP3 players, CDs. ~ An opportunistic thief is on the lookout for “trunk-packing” and can break into your car the minute you’re out of sight. ~ Also, someone may be watching when you put items under/behind seats and try to cover them up. • Thieves check glove compartments, behind seats, and under seats. It only takes a few seconds to check all the “usual” hiding places in the car where people leave things. • NEVER think “I’ll just be a minute” and leave a car unlocked, or worse, leave the engine running. It takes just a few seconds to break into or steal a car.
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The gift of being a blessing From the Director by Ann Dugger I love Christmas - a time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, thanking God for His great love for mankind, for sending His Son to earth. No wonder Christmas is the time for giving! I love the joyful carols, colors more vivid than any time of the year, the opportunity to give presents to those we love, as well as share our bounty with those who may be less fortunate. The Christmas story never grows old to me, although I’ve heard it all my life. How Mary and Joseph made the arduous journey from Nazareth - about 80 or so miles - to Bethlehem to be taxed; how there was no place to sleep or for Mary to give birth to her child. A village bustling with activity...all the inns full, all beds taken, until a sympathetic innkeeper let the weary couple use his stable in the back. Author Max Lucado describes so beautifully in his book, God Came Near, how, in the midst of all the busyness, no one realized that God had entered the world as a baby except a group of bewildered shepherds to whom angels appeared and announced the unprecedented birth. The merchants are unaware
that God has visited their planet. The innkeeper would never believe that he had just sent God into the cold. And the people would scoff at anyone who told them the Messiah lay in the arms of a [young woman] on the outskirts of their village. They were all too busy to consider the possibility. Those who missed His Majesty’s arrival that night missed it not because of evil acts or malice; no, they missed it because they simply weren’t looking... Little has changed in the last two thousand years, has it? But not only has mankind’s oblivion toward God’s presence on this earth remained the same, so has the evil in men’s hearts. Here in Jacksonville, and throughout the world, the battle continues against violence and crime, drugs and murder and at the Justice Coalition we remain available to help innocent victims of those crimes. We try to ensure victims’ families receive special recognition during what may be the most painful time of their lives. All holidays are difficult for those grieving over the loss of loved ones, especially Christmas, when the empty place setting at the table evokes painful emotions. I read the following article by Angela Morrow, RN, and thought her comments might be helpful to some: ... for those of us who are experiencing illness, grief, or the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be a time of sadness, pain, anger, or dread. The ebb and
flow of grief can overwhelm us with waves of memories, especially during the holidays. Grief will also magnify the stress that is already a part of the holiday season. How do we begin to fill the emptiness we feel when it seems everyone else is overflowing with joy? There are some strategies to help you cope during the holidays and beyond. Offer yourself some grace Give yourself permission to feel whatever it is your feeling. Don’t fall prey to the belief that you have to feel a certain way or do certain things for your holiday to be “normal.” If you feel sad, allow the tears to come; if you feel angry, allow yourself to vent some steam. Be kind to yourself - Get the rest and nourishment you need. Don’t take on any more than you can handle. If you need to be alone, honor that. If you crave the company and affection of others, seek it out. Do whatever it is that feels right to you. Ask for and accept help The holiday season is no time to feign strength and independence. You will need the help and support of others to get through. Don’t feel as though you are a burden. People get immense satisfaction and joy from helping those they care about. In times of need, other people desire to help but often don’t know how. This is the time for you to speak up and make your needs known. If you need someone to help you with meals, shopping, or decorating, tell them so. They will be delighted to feel like they are helping you in some way. The same holds true for your
emotional needs. Friends and family may feel uncomfortable when it comes to talking about your grief. They may think that you don’t want to talk about it and don’t want to remind you of your pain. Again, you will have to direct them in the best way to help you. If you want to talk about what you’re going through or just want a shoulder to cry on, let your loved ones know. Find support - Sharing your feelings is the best way to get through them. You need people you can talk to. Friends and relatives can be a great support to us during times of grief, but they are sometimes full of their own grief or so immersed in the business of the holidays that they cannot be a support to you. Support groups for caregivers and the bereaved are plentiful during the holiday season. Check with local churches, com-
Faith Corner
The Faith Community holds the key to true restorative justice for all mankind. Many churches and businesses support this concept. The Justice Coalition wishes to thank the following for their support in our quest for this goal of compassion and understanding:
munity centers, and hospice agencies to find a group that suits you. Support group members often make friends that end up being a source of support for years to come.* The Justice Coalition staff helps innocent crime victims every way we can, and you can help, too. Look around this holiday season and see if you know someone who could use an encouraging word, a loving offer to assist in some way, an invitation to a festive meal, a monetary donation to help us ensure children of victims have toys, food or clothes. Let’s truly make this season a blessing to others - and we’ll be blessed, as well. *To read more on this subject, go to http://dying.about.com/od/thegrievingprocess/a/holiday-grief.htm.
Inspirational Thought
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was in this way: When, as his mother, Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privately. And while he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary, thy wife; for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins.” Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which, being interpreted, is God with us.” Then Joseph, being raised from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife, And knew her not till she had brought forth her first born son; and he called his name JESUS. – Matthew 1:18-25
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To Protect and Serve Our monthly recognition for the best of the best Police Officer of the Month
Corrections Officer of the Month
CHRISTIAN S. HANCOCK
ROBERT S. CLAYMAN
Christian Hancock is assigned to the Patrol and Enforcement Department’s Community Affairs and Special Events Division and to the Vehicle Storage and Recovery Unit. He oversees vehicle towing / storage and manages relationships with vendors who provide those services. Additionally, he is responsible for helping coordinate movement around the city of various sports teams that come to Jacksonville for competitions where large crowds are expected. Whether it’s the 26.2-mile Donna Deegan Marathon with 8,000 participants, the nation’s largest 15K Gate River Run with more than 18,000 participants, or the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament, Hancock works tirelessly to ensure proper police presence and the coordination of officers involved in traffic assignments of an event. Participants were provided a safe environment, and inconvenience to motorists was kept to a minimum. His hard work was a very big part of the events’ successes in managing traffic issues and public safety. The Jacksonville Economic Development Council staff and coordinator of the event, Mike Bouda, informed us that all teams told him that they had never seen such professionalism as that provided by the JSO Special Events Unit. Assistant Chief McDonald said, “Hancock continually goes above and beyond what is expected of him to ensure that the JSO is seen as the premier law enforcement agency in the country. This is evident when agencies with nation-wide exposure make a point to comment that Officer Hancock is the best they have seen.”
Civilian Employee of the Month
GREGORY A. PARTLO Greg Partlo has been with JSO since October 2007 and works in the Crime Analysis Unit where he supports the three Beach communities and Zone 2. Supervisor Jennifer Caldwell said, “He is a multitalented analyst to the Beaches, researching and investigating robbery, homicide, sexual battery and burglary cases, and any patterns, series or trends in crime that cross jurisdiction lines.” Early on March 13, a brutal, violent sexual battery occurred on Jax Beach. Partlo assisted the Jacksonville Beach Police Department in following leads, spending countless days researching phone numbers, victim-relative information and potential suspect intelligence that included past incarcerations, contacts with police, victimology and cell phone records. Once DNA identified the suspect, Partlo used JSO data sources, Clay County information, and social networking sites to track the suspect’s activities, locations, friends and place of employment, while detectives gathered enough information and probable cause to make the arrest. After the suspect was arrested, Partlo used jail resources to gain more information for detectives to use during the interview process. Greg Partlo’s effort and dedication, using his crime analysis skills and talents to help solve this case earned him the Civilian Employee of the Month Award.
Police Supervisor of the Month
AMOS G. GAINEY In February 2010, a 16-year-old became the victim of armed sexual battery while walking to her bus stop one morning. Detective Sergeant Gainey immediately responded to the scene and directed his detectives to coordinate with the Child Protection Team, evidence technicians and the Crime Analysis Unit. DNA evidence was obtained at the scene, and Gainey requested and received priority handling of the evidence. The CAU provided valuable information from the area on sex offenders, field investigative reports, arrests and victim information, all collected and utilized under Gainey’s command. Investigation determined that the victim’s stolen cell phone had been used to place a call after leaving the crime scene. Cellular records led to the identification of a suspect and his subsequent arrest within 36 hours of the crime’s occurrence. In a letter of commendation, Lt. Rob Schoonover wrote, “Due to your excellent supervision, guidance, dedication, and tireless hours of work, the suspect was arrested and charged with kidnapping, armed sexual battery, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.” Gainey’s hard work led to a quick resolution to this case and to an arrest, earning him the Police Supervisor of the Month Award.
Reserve Officer of the Month
GREGORY A. HINSON Gregory Hinson, a Reserve Officer for more than 21 years, is Sergeant over the Police Reserve Unit and is in charge of JSO’s Ready Response Team. He has responded to “Missing Persons” calls, helping to search and set up incident command posts at least three times in the past few years. When a water main broke, he worked traffic detail without hesitation. When the Homicide Unit responded to the discovery of a deceased female in a park, which turned out to be young Makia Coney, Hinson responded as a crime scene protector. When two officers were
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Robert Clayman has been with the JSO for seven years and currently works as an I.C.E. (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) Officer at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. He was one of 10 officers who started the JSO’s Immigrations and Customs Enforcement 287(g) Program. The term “287(g)” is a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act that authorizes local and state law enforcement to assist I.C.E. Agents by identifying those arrested in Jacksonville who need to be brought to the attention of Immigrations officers as possible criminal aliens. The ten officers attended a rigorous and challenging four-week session at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, SC, that provided in-depth training on immigration law, intercultural relations and how to use Department of Homeland Security databases to help identify criminals and immigration violators and initiate removal proceedings for those found to meet very specific criteria, such as being wanted in another country. Despite the requirements of his regular duties, Clayman regularly assists in all areas of the Intake Vestibule, including searching, taking inventory and bagging inmates’ property, and helping to escort and dress out dozens of inmates, while assisting officers with incidents in the Intake area. Last March, Corrections Sgt. Christopher Kelsey observed him chaining up inmates for court and taking notes on his glove. When asked, Clayman explained that he was checking inmates for “gang-related tattoos,” information he forwards to JSO’s Intelligence Unit. Kelsey said, “This is typical of his extra attention to detail and dedication to the overall mission of the JSO and the Department of Corrections.”
Corrections Supervisor of the Month
JASON A. ROGERS Jason Rogers, employed with the Department of Corrections for more than seven years, was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the Montgomery Correction Center (MCC) in June 2008. When the DOC was preparing to transition to the new Cops More Incident Reporting System, Rogers viewed all its training videos and PowerPoint presentations and created a quick reference sheet for his officers to help them prepare reports in the new system. He selflessly shared this information with all MCC personnel so they would have a smoother transition to the new system. Rogers’ dedication to continuous improvement led to the installation of search blinders so officers can conduct searches in the hallways out of the view of others. Since his assignment to the MCC, he has not used one day of unscheduled leave. He constantly recognizes his officers’ good deeds by nominating them for awards and sending email notifications praising their performance. He leads by example. Lt. Calloway says, “Sgt. Rogers performs his duties with distinction and commitment that is second to none. His continuous efforts and collective actions of exceptional performance are worthy of praise.”
Police Supervisor of the Month (Sept.)
CHARLES A. BYRD Before being assigned to the K-9 unit, Sgt. Charles Byrd supervised the Patrol Division in Zone 3 on the Southside. On Feb. 22, he responded to a business robbery of two McDonalds’ employees leaving the store with a deposit. A struggle ensued, the suspect shot one of the employees, leaving him in critical condition, and fled. A witness provided police with a description of the suspect’s vehicle and his direction of travel. Byrd heard the robbery call dispatched and immediately went to the reported area where he watched I-95 northbound traffic for the suspect. Soon, he observed the suspect’s vehicle, easily identifiable because it was damaged when civilian Lawton Walker rammed it with his own car at the crime scene. Following at a safe distance, Byrd communicated the suspect’s movements to JSO dispatch and coordinated activities among responding units. He attempted to conduct a felony traffic stop, but the suspect fled at a high rate of speed. Byrd gave concise directions to assisting units, which proved to be instrumental in the suspect’s arrest and the safety of innocent motorists or pedestrians during the long pursuit. The victim at McDonald’s, Raynold Orelus, died from his injuries. Lt. Mike Johnson said, “Sergeant Byrd did an outstanding job providing direction for his squad and leading by example. His attention to detail and dedication to duty clearly put him in a position in this incident to apprehend a very dangerous felon who took the life of an innocent citizen.” shot, he assisted investigating officers and secured the area at the scene. In the early morning hours of September 6, Hinson answered the call for additional manpower when a suspect died while being taken into custody and, as is our policy, the officers involved were placed on administrative leave. It was Labor Day, and he still had to work his regular job the following day. Still, he volunteered to work with very little notice and called other Reserve Unit members to obtain additional manpower, avoiding a personnel shortage. Service calls were handled as usual. Hinson received a letter of commendation in September 2010 for his efforts in going above and beyond the call of duty, and he does this as A VOLUNTEER!
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Victim Protection: Not in Iowa! December 2010 • Volume 16, Issue 8 Executive Director
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Ann Dugger
Ted M. Hires, Sr.
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Editor Shirley Shaw
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The Justice Coalition began in 1995 because 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 that day when he and his staff were held at gunpoint and robbed. Being a victim of crime, Ted found the criminal justice system worked harder for the criminal than the victim. As a result of Ted’s experience, he formed a (501C3) non-profit organization, the Justice Coalition, and is making an effort to change the Fourth Judicial court system for the better. Since 1995, the Justice Coalition has been fighting crime every step of the way. Fugitives captured are through a partnership with local media and law enforcement agencies.
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Victims’Advocate A free newspaper supporting victims’ rights published monthly by The Justice Coalition. The opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily those of the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate or the Justice Coalition. The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate welcomes both editorial and photographic submission, but they cannot be returned. Please allow six weeks for a response to submitted works. Calendar information is welcome but must be submitted one month in advance of the event. ©Copyright 2010, The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate. All rights reserved. The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate makes every effort to verify the information contained within; however, it assumes no responsibility for claims of advertisers. Should the publication be responsible for a reporting error, it will use twice the amount of space to print a correction. Advertising rates and information are available upon request. The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate retains the right to refuse questionable or offensive advertising as deemed by the publication and will not be held liable for false claims by an advertiser(s). Advertiser purchases right of publication only. All correspondence to the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate should be sent to:
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By Jay Howell Like many states, Florida has wrestled with the issue of protecting the privacy of crime victims in the criminal justice system. Fortunately, Florida appellate courts have established a strong tradition of respect for the sensitive rights of crime victims. In 2002, a Florida appellate court ruled that the defendant in an attempted murder case was not entitled to see the medical files for the psychiatrist who had treated the crime victim. The case that established this important principle was State of Florida vs. Famiglietti, and was decided by the Third District Court of Appeal on May 8, 2002. Recently, the Iowa Supreme Court was called upon to make a similar decision for the citizens of Iowa. The Iowa case originated as a criminal case of alleged domestic violence. The defendant, who had an extensive criminal record, was charged with the Iowa crimes of domestic assault and willful injury against his victim. Apparently, the accused hired a private investigator who, through unknown means, acquired some of the victim’s mental health records. Since the defendant claimed his actions were in self-defense, he wanted to use the victim’s
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THE SECRET WORD GAME
Ezekiel, 7:23: Make a chain, for the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence. II Chronicles, 7:14: If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
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jected that procedure believing that the trial judge cannot always know what may or may not be important to the defendant’s case. One of the Supreme Court Justices, in what is called a dissenting opinion, called the court’s decision a step backwards. He wrote, “It gives the defendant more power than necessary to protect the right to a fair trial, while presenting a serious risk of a different form of abuse for victims of domestic violence.” Groups concerned about the obvious disastrous impact of the decision are seeking assistance from the Iowa legislature to fix the problem. Social Workers, medical professionals, mental health counselors, and others are concerned about the potential ramifications of this illconsidered opinion. Tragically for the citizens of Iowa, this is an example of a misguided attempt to ensure a fair trial for the accused. Instead, the court’s ruling puts a cold chill on the victim’s willingness to come forward to prosecute violent criminals. Fortunately, the Florida appellate courts have taken a more sensitive response to the same issue, and have consistently ruled that the victim’s medical records are not reviewable by the defendant. ———————–———— Jay Howell, a Jacksonville attorney, has been a State Prosecutor, a US Senate Investigator, and 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.
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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
January 2011 Edition of the JUSTICE COALITION’S VICTIMS’ ADVOCATE is December 10, 2010.
mental health records to show that she herself had a propensity to be violent. During the criminal case, the victim admitted that she had been involved in past relationships that were abusive in nature and that she suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. She had received treatment for these conditions by mental health professionals. She further stated that she was taking anti-depressant medications and was concerned about the defendant’s violent nature and ability to hurt her in the future. The Iowa Supreme Court, in its opinion, stated that defendants in criminal cases should not be allowed to engage in what the law calls “fishing expeditions,” but the defendant in this case was able to make a showing to the trial judge that some of the victim’s medical records could contain evidence that would create a reasonable doubt as to his guilt. The Supreme Court of Iowa allowed the criminal defense attorney to subpoena the records of the crime victim and review them to find those records that might offer evidence which tends to prove the innocence of the accused. In most states, even if such records are subject to disclosure, trial judges often review the records first, in private, before ruling on which records may be relevant to the defendant’s case. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court of Iowa re-
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that Cindy didn’t carry a purse. He then demanded the keys. Cindy handed them to him, and he too fled toward the back of her car. The women looked around and couldn’t see anyone; it was too dark to see which way the robbers ran. Exiting the car, they walked into the store to call police. Cindy’s face was bloody, swollen and bruised from the hit. She said, “Blood was all over the seat and edge of my car as well as on my shirt and pants.” Blood was pooling in her mouth. Police arrived and put out a BOLO (Be On the LookOut) for the armed robbers. Since both were wearing gloves, there were no fingerprints or other evidence to process.
No honor among thieves A couple of hours later and one state away, police in Kingsland, Georgia, conducted a routine traffic stop for a tag violation. The officer discovered a dependent’s military identification card that obviously didn’t belong to any of the car’s occupants. He called the sponsor of the named dependent, Cindy Smith’s mother, to ask why her military ID was in the car he had stopped. She explained that her daughter had been robbed by gunpoint earlier that evening in Jacksonville. The officer contacted JSO, and the three vehicle occupants, Alvin Orlando Clavelle, Reginald Maurice Wescott, and Lawonna Lisa West, were all arrested and detained until being extradited to Jacksonville. This case eventually proved there is no honor among thieves; the three would sooner or later turn against each other. While in the custody of Kingsland police, Clavelle confessed, implicating Wescott and West (Westcott’s mother). Proving West knew that a robbery had taken place was
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difficult. It boiled down to Clavelle’s word against West’s and the fact that West was simply in the vehicle when it was stopped in Georgia. Wescott came to his mother ’s defense, denying that she knew what occurred. He claimed that he and Clavelle hid the stolen property underneath their sweatshirts and didn’t tell West. On December 24, the justice system began its slow churning when all three suspects were charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm or Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Six months later the State Attorney’s Office tried to get Clavelle to turn state’s evidence against Westcott and West, but he refused, afraid that his co-defendants would have his family killed. Despite the confession he had made in Georgia, he refused to plead guilty without some form of negotiated sentence. West also refused to cooperate, but ten months after the robbery, she finally pled guilty. Before she could be sentenced, however, she would first have to testify truthfully against Clavelle and Wescott, and the case against her co-defendants needed to be settled. In the meantime, Clavelle received a 15-year sentence for violation of probation, and Westcott finally pled guilty to multiple felony charges. He agreed to become a witness for the state against Clavelle, his partner-in-crime.
Victims still have scars All the while, both victims were sitting on “pins and needles,” waiting for justice to be served. Almost 15 months after their lives had been drastically changed, justice did prevail. Although no one was able to identify Clavelle, Assistant State Attorney John Rockwell used his initial confession against him during the trial. Clavelle was con-
victed of all charges by a jury and sentenced to 30 years in prison with a 10-year minimum mandatory 10/20/Life sentence (in addition to the 15-year sentence he received months earlier for violating his probation). Westcott was also convicted of all charges and sentenced to 13 years in prison with a 10-year minimum mandatory 10/20/Life sentence. West, whose case was weak and difficult to prove, was convicted of Accessory After the Fact to Armed Robbery because she drove the vehicle away from the scene. She was sentenced to multiple months in jail. The assault left both victims not only with emotional scars, but Cindy has physical reminders of the trauma: a small scar on her chin and a loose front tooth from being hit on the face with the criminal’s gun. She says, “Getting through the traumatic experience is a long process. I don’t think you ever get over it, that it’s ever going away, but you just learn to go on. That day, my life definitely changed. “It takes its toll,” she continues. “I’m always afraid of everything, literally - such as going from the car to my front door ten feet away. When I stop at a red light, even during the day, I’m afraid someone will come up to my car. I talked often to [JC Victim Advocate] Lorraine Sinclair, which helped a lot. I’m getting better, but I’m edgy when walking places, especially at night. I’ve learned to be a lot more alert and pay attention to what’s around me.” Mary has since moved away from Jacksonville and the two women haven’t kept in touch, but they will always share one very traumatic experience: being assaulted and robbed at gunpoint one night just before Christmas. * Names of the victims have been changed for their protection.
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...to Barbara Weber, a JSO Sergeant who takes her of confidence; criminals read your demeanor.” training expertise from the job to the community. BarShe does some hands-on teaching, and has taught students as old as 84, as young as seven. Recently, bara has been working in the JSO’s Department of one of her students was able to thwart a potential Corrections for more than 22 years, for the past 10 crime because of these instructions. The student years as training coordinator for a department of observed a stranger who was loitering, watching more than 800 personnel. Besides working full people come and go, and thought something just time at JSO, she devotes much of her off-duty didn’t feel right. When the student drove around hours volunteering and teaching in the commuthe area, the suspicious individual noted he himnity. self was being watched and left the scene. An FDLE-certified Criminal Justice Instructor, Barbara has received praise for her self-deshe is also certified in all high liability areas such fense training classes from WJCT Public Broadas Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Driving, Electroncasting, Baptist Health, Women of Color Cultural ic Control Devices, First Aid and CPR, and HuFoundation and the Speaking of Women’s Health man Diversity. For several years she has taught Steering Committee. She participated in the 10th self-defense classes to various organizations, such annual Speaking of Women’s Health Conference reas the Pace Center of Girls, to church groups and colcently, and offered attendees self-defense classes. leges. She is an Adjunct Instructor at the University of She also received a letter of commendation this North Florida. This busy lady has received numerous letters of Sergeant Barbara Weber year from Riverside-Avondale Preservation’s Public Safety Committee for her work as a trainer for appreciation and commendation for her selfless efWomen’s Self-Defense classes. Committee chairman Robin forts to help keep women and the elderly safe. She says, “The Lumb said, “She is a professional yet relaxed trainer. Her biggest portion of my classroom instructions is about being sense of humor and upbeat attitude keeps the laughter comaware of your surroundings, pay attention to people around ing.” you, pay attention to where you park, when driving into your Our hats are off to this dedicated public servant who endriveway - no matter what your age, you can learn to be alert joys spending her personal time to help others stay safe. and aware of what’s going on around you. Have an attitude
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Editor’s Note: We want to recognize individuals or groups in Northeast Florida who go above and beyond their normal jobs without remuneration to help citizens in our community. Since the mission of the Justice Coalition is to help innocent victims of violent crime, the focus of recognition should fall into that category; i.e., working with at-risk children, offering alternatives to a criminal lifestyle, assisting elderly citizens or helping them avoid being victimized. If you know someone you think should receive a Hats Off, please call (783-6312) or email the information to: sshaw@justicecoalition.org.
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Safety Tips... Continued from page 1
• Be aware of your surroundings; scan the area from time to time. Avoid concentrating so hard on shopping that you fail to keep track of your surroundings, others near you, or your personal property. • Wear conservative, comfortable clothing. • Grip items firmly and avoid leaving them unattended. • Carry minimal cash and valuables, wear minimal jewelry.
Shop with friends or relatives if possible; there IS safety in numbers. • As you shop, be alert in crowded places. Among pickpockets’ favorites are revolving doors, jammed aisles, elevators, and public transportation stops and vehicles, especially at rush hour. • Carry the day’s most expensive purchases closest to your body, and don’t carry so much you lose the ability to react quickly. • If possible, leave your children with a baby-sitter while you are shopping. For holiday shopping, consider making arrangements with family or friends/neighbors, and take turns baby-sitting. If you take your children with you, keep a close eye on them while shopping.
Using debit or credit cards is much safer than carrying a lot of cash. • If the vendors you will visit don’t take cards, consider obtaining traveler’s checks which, unlike cash, can be replaced if lost or stolen. Visit ATMs only at well-lighted and populated locations; visit during daylight hours if possible. • Using the drive-up is usually safer than walking up or into a facility. Remember to scan around you as you make your withdrawal. Many ATMs now have “fisheye” mirrors mounted above the
keyboard to enable you to view the entire surrounding area while conducting business; try to patronize ATMs so-equipped, and use the mirror! • If anyone is loitering, or you don’t like his/her looks, go to another ATM. Stand so that those behind you cannot see your PIN as you enter it; your PIN should NEVER be written down on or carried with your ATM card. Be observant. Avoid dark areas, short-cuts, culde-sacs, and suspicious persons. Stay near light and people. Be prepared to flee potential problems. If apprehensive about any location for any reason, leave. Consider carrying a whistle. Weapons are not recommended, and may be unlawful.
At Home: “Harden the Target” and Don’t Be A Victim of Crimes of Opportunity • The holidays mean people are busy! Don’t get careless. Garage doors should be kept closed, unless you are working in it, or outside in the driveway or yard near the garage (within eyesight). Thieves drive through neighborhoods LOOKING for open garage doors. • Do not display gifts under a tree in a front window for passing traffic to see, especially when you are not home. • Cars, even those parked at your home, should remain locked when not in use. • Back doors, side doors, sliding glass doors, any access to your home or property should be locked when not in use. • Keep your home lit when not occupied. • The secret word is herald. • Have a trusted neighbor or friend take in your mail and paper when you are away. • There is POWER IN NUMBERS - Neighbor-
hood Watch programs that alert their members about crimes of opportunity quickly become “unattractive” targets. • In neighborhoods where residents talk to the police, keep their cars locked and garage doors down, where business owners know each others’ comings and goings, where citizens aren’t afraid to call the police when something is suspicious...these are the neighborhoods that stand a better chance of NOT having 10-20-30 cars broken into in one evening, as an example. • Remember - no one needs to know what you have! Get valuables out of the car and out of plain sight. • Remind your children NOT to share personal information on the Internet (“I just got a new...”) and NOT in their text messages or on their social networking sites (“I think dad is buying mom a diamond ring for Christmas...”). NEVER share personal information, such as a home address, on unrestricted/non-secure websites or pages. • And remember, banks DO NOT ask for account verification via the Internet. Those can be phishing messages. Do not open them and do not respond. • WHEN RECEIVING electronics or other valuable items (flat screen TV’s, cell phones, computers, electronic games), make sure you break down the boxes and put them in a dark refuse bag before placing outside for trash pick up. DON’T ADVERTISE your possessions. • ETCH your Driver ’s License number on all electronic devices. Record your serial numbers and place this list with your insurance documents. A floor safe or larger (heavy) fire proof safe, or safety deposit box is recommended. Small fire boxes or safes can be easily carried from your home. JSO Community Affairs Division PLEASE CALL 904-630-2160 To Join a Sheriff’s Advisory Council (ShAdCo) Or Visit jaxsheriff.org to learn more!
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By Mayor John Peyton For most of us, the holidays are a wonderful, annual opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the best things in life - family, friends, faith and goodwill. Unfortunately, they also represent a prime season for criminals to strike. In order to help keep your holiday cheer uninterrupted and ensure that your home and family remain safe, you should familiarize yourself with these useful holiday safety tips - and celebrate the holidays with peace of mind! At home, try to make it difficult for robbers to learn what treasures you have inside or to gain access to your home. Keep any curtains near a Christmas tree (and the presents underneath) closed when possible; keep hedges and shrubbery trimmed away from the windows, parking areas or any other place where they might
provide cover for unlawful activities; and never place merchandise boxes out for trash pick up without first breaking them down and putting them in a bag. Make sure that doors, windows and fences are securely locked, and remember that the overall best deterrent for home burglary is good lighting. If possible, strategically place motion-sensor lights around your property. Remember that the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is on your side, and is the ultimate resource when trying to ensure neighborhood safety. Place signage such as “Neighborhood Watch,” “No Solicitors” or “Beware of Dog” (even if you don’t have one) around your home. Participate in a neighborhood watch if you are able. If your neighborhood doesn’t already have a watch in place, the JSO Community Affairs Division will be happy to assist in getting you started, and can be contacted at (904) 630-2160. Report anything suspicious to the police. As we go out in search of the perfect gift, we must con-
tinue safety measures. Always be aware of your surroundings, and remember that anyone can be a criminal regardless of gender, race, age or appearance. Walk with an assertive stance, grasping your purse or bags and making eye contact when possible. This lets criminals know that they have been seen and that you are not an easy target. Do not flash the contents of your wallet around, and always try to keep the minimum amount of cash on you when in public. Never leave your car unlocked or the keys inside, even if you’re just running in somewhere for one or two items. If purchasing expensive items, request bags that are not see-through to carry them home in, and never leave wallets, purses or packages unattended or in plain view inside your vehicle. The holidays should be a special and joyous time of year. So, help ensure your safety, and the spirit of the season, by taking these few extra precautions. Happy Holidays!
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by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Anyone with any 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 it from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, about two weeks before the Victims’ Advocate goes to press.
ELISHA MARIE EDGE
CARL DAVID JOHNSON
VA# 4487 White male, 5' 9", 190 lbs. DOB: 3/26/90 Violation: Child abuse
VA# 4488 White female, 5' 2", 135 lbs. DOB: 5/4/87 Violation: Heroin possession
VA# 4489 Black male, 5' 7", 243 lbs. DOB: 10/7/75 Violation: Illegal drug trafficking
VA# 4490 Black male, 6' 1", 160 lbs. DOB: 9/12/82 Violation: Unlawful sex w/minor
RONALD LEROY ROBINSON
MIKELSEN D. CARLON-STACKMAN
DAVID ALBERT SHEPHERD
ALVIN EUGENE SMILEY
VA# 4494 Black male, 5' 9", 215 lbs. DOB: 6/14/67 Violation: Domestic battery; false imprisonment
VA# 4493 White male, 5' 10", 185 lbs. DOB: 7/19/90 Violation: Bank fraud, uttering, criminal use of ID
VA# 4492 White male, 5' 10", 130 lbs. DOB: 8/20/53 Violation: Sex offender, failure to register
VA# 4491 Black male, 6’ 0", 200 lbs. DOB: 2/22/74 Violation: Burglary, false ID, DSP
JAMES FRANCES MOORE
JONATHAN DEVIN NOSKE
DENNIS JEROME GORDON
NICOLE HARLOW KADIOUI
CALEB AARON CARTER
VA# 4495 Black male, 5' 3", 125 lbs. DOB: 3/8/61 Violation: Aggravated assault
VA# 4496 White male, 5' 10", 150 lbs. DOB: 3/9/88 Violation: Domestic violence, stangulation
DANIEL SHANE MILLER
CORNELIUS RAY HORDGE
VA# 4502 White male, 5' 7", 138 lbs. DOB: 3/5/67 Violation: Grand theft
VA# 4501 Black male, 5' 6", 140 lbs. DOB: 7/5/91 Violation: Marijuana possession
SVEA BRIGETTE ANN ROCKHOLD
VA# 4497 White male, 5' 9", 180 lbs. DOB: 6/4/84 Violation: Uttering forged instrument
WILLARD MICHAEL WEST
REDRICK SOLOMON MITCHELL
VA# 4498 White female, 5' 5", 200 lbs. DOB: 6/23/82 Violation: Obtaining controlled substance by fraud
WILLIE LEE REAVES
VA# 4500 White male, 5’ 10", 150 lbs. DOB: 8/18/89 Violation: Obtaining controlled substance by fraud
VA# 4499 Black male, 5' 6", 230 lbs. DOB: 4/9/79 Violation: Sex offender, failure to comply
JOSEPH A. SMITH
ROBERT LYNN WORTHINGTON
AARON WILLIAMS PHILLIPS
VA# 4503 White female, 5' 2", 108 lbs. DOB: 12/18/86 Violation: Fraudulent use of credit card
VA# 4504 Black male, 6' 4", 190 lbs. DOB: 12/24/58 Violation: Burglary
VA# 4505 White male, 6' 2", 300 lbs. DOB: 5/16/50 Violation: Battery
VA# 4506 Black male, 6' 4", 290 lbs. DOB: 3/9/78 Violation: False imprisonment
TYREE DONTE FRITZ
NICK CARL PAUL
ANTONIO L. WILLIAMS
TRAVUS EARL BELDEN
VA# 4510 Black male, 5' 7", 140 lbs. DOB: 4/5/90 Violation: Burglary
VA# 4509 White male, 5' 11”, 186 lbs. DOB: 3/2/62 Violation: Criminal mischief, petit theft
VA# 4508 Black male, 5' 11", 193 lbs. DOB: 8/7/88 Violation: Felony warrant
SHAUN ANTHONY CAPEHART
JAMIE MAXINE HOLLAND
DONNA SHUNTA THOMAS
VA# 4512 White female, 5' 7", 150 lbs. DOB: 1/20/82 Violation: Obtaining controlled substance by fraud
VA# 4513 Black female, 5’ 6", 185 lbs. DOB: 10/14/82 Violation: Child abuse
VA# 4511 White male, 6’ 1", 170 lbs. DOB: 1/3/83 Violation: DSP
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JOSEPH “JOJO” GLENN III
Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 2/9/80 Ht.: 6’0” Wt.: 175 lbs.
Violation: Federal escapee. He was in a Texas federal facility and failed to arrive at the Jacksonville facility to which he was being transferred. His crime is counterfeit checks.
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE CONTACT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT: (904) 281-5535
VA# 4507 White male, 5' 6", 120 lbs. DOB: 8/26/78 Violation: Sexual battery
MATTHEW STEVEN SMITH VA# 4514 White male, 5' 11", 155 lbs. DOB: 3/31/80 Violation: DWLS
DEVON LEONARD TILLMAN
RAYMOND FITZGERALD CASH
VA# 4515 Black male, 6’ 0", 190 lbs. DOB: 7/1/82 Violation: Sale of cocaine
VA# 4516 Black male, 5’ 11", 175 lbs. DOB: 8/7/80 Violation: Sale of cocaine
WANTED POSTERS TERMINOLOGY KEY AFDC - Aid for Dependent Children BATT. – Battery CW – Concealed Weapon CONT. SUBS. – Controlled Substance
D/L S/R – Driver’s License Suspended or Revoked DOM. AGG. ASSAULT - domestic aggravated assault DSP – Dealing Stolen Property DW – Deadly weapon FA – Firearm
FCF - Firearm by a Convicted Felon FEL - Felony FTA - Failed to Appear GT – Grand Theft
HO – Habitual Offender LEO – Law Enforcement Officer MAN. DEL. COCAINE - Manufacturing and Delivering Cocaine PCS - Possession of Controlled Substance
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SPECT imaging, an aid in making neuropsychiatric diagnoses since 1991, looks at blood flow and activity patterns in the brain. Unlike CAT scans and MRIs that show what the brain actually looks like, SPECT (Single photon emission computed tomography) shows how the brain functions. This smooth view shows brain activity that falls within 55 percent of the brain’s maximum; bumpy areas and places that do not ‘fill in’ are areas of low activity - the methadone brain is starved for blood flow and oxygen. (www.brainplace.com) According to the Florida Detox & Wellness Institute, “Methadone patients have the worst-looking brain scans seen in our clinic. Their brains are the most toxic...and suffer severe toxic overload, causing overall decreased brain function.” Dr. Sponaugle at this Institute is the “first addiction doctor to prove that methadone patients suffer more deleterious changes to brain chemistry and hormonal production and have worse-looking SPECT brain scans than patients addicted to other drugs, including those addicted to methamphetamines.” http://floridadetox.com/programs-2/rapid-detox-program/methadone Research published online by Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology reveals young drug abusers are up to three times more likely to suffer brain damage than those who don’t use drugs. Studies by scientists at the University of Edinburgh indicate the brains of deceased intravenous drug abusers of heroin and methadone showed brain damage normally seen in much older people. The damaged nerve cells were in the areas of the brain involved in learning, memory and emotional well being, and were similar to damage found in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. “Our study shows evidence of an increased risk of brain damage associated with heroin and methadone use, which may be highest in the young, when individuals are most likely to acquire the habit,” said co-author Jeanne Bell, Professor of Neuropathology. “We found that the brains of these young drug abusers showed significantly higher levels of two key proteins associated with brain damage. In a previous study we found out that drug abuse causes low-grade inflammation in the brain. Taken together, the two studies suggest that intravenous opiate abuse may be linked to premature aging of the brain.” http://www.righthealth.com/topic/methadone
Songs of Christmas Do you enjoy listening to all the familiar Yuletide songs? Can you translate each statement below into a well-known Christmas saying or song? 1. Gather the entire assembly of those who are loyal in their belief 2. Listen, the celestial messengers produce harmonious sounds 3. Nocturnal time span of unbroken quietness 4. An emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good given to the terrestrial sphere 5. Embellish the interior passageways 6. Exalted heavenly beings to whom hearkened 7. Twelve o’clock on a clement night witnessed its arrival 8. The Christmas preceding all others 9. Small municipality in Judea southeast of Jerusalem 10. Diminutive masculine master of skin-covered percussionistic cylinders 11. Omnipotent supreme Being who elicits respite to ecstatic distinguished males 12. Tranquility upon the terrestrial sphere 13. Expectations of arrival to populated area by mythical, masculine perennial gift giver 14. Nativity celebration devoid of color 15. In religious awe of a specific nocturnal time span 16. State of fantasy during the season of mother nature’s dormancy 17. The first person nominative plural of a triumvirate of far eastern heads of state 18. Tintinnabulation of vacillating pendulums in inverted, metallic, resonant cups 19. In a distant location the existence of an improvised unit of newborn children’s slumber furniture 20. Proceed forth declaring upon a specific geological alpine formation 21. Jovial yuletide desired for the second person singular or plural by us
evils: “While it is true that there is a subset of addicts that abuse methadone, for others it is a godsend. Regardless of the fact that it is highly addictive and harder to kick than heroin, I myself believe the latter. Despite the arguments about ‘addiction replacement’ and reinforcement of drug-seeking behavior, methadone enables my daughter to function like a human being again. From a mother ’s perspective that glimpse of humanity justifies the means.” Many have successfully transitioned from heroin to methadone, and from methadone to no narcotic dependence at all. Sadly, many more find themselves no longer a heroin addict, but a methadone addict with a habit that over time dwarfs the amount of time and money they spent abusing heroin. Heroin is dangerous. Methadone is dangerous. Heroin is deadly. Methadone is deadly. Does methadone help heroin addicts or just substitute the addiction? Does the help outweigh the hurt? There are research and advocates on both sides of the issue. Although I can’t tell who wins the discussion, I can tell who loses.
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1. O, Come all ye Faithful 2. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing 3. Silent Night 4. Joy to the World 5. Deck the Halls 6. Angels We Have Heard on High 7. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 8. The First Noel 9. Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem 10. Little Drummer Boy 11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
12. Peace on earth 13. Here Comes Santa Claus 14. White Christmas 15. O, Holy Night 16. Winter Wonderland 17. We Three Kings of Orient Are 18. Silver Bells 19. Away in a Manger 20. Go Tell It on the Mountain 21. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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see an illegal drug seller on a daily basis. Methadone is prescribed daily by physicians and/or medical personnel at the treatment centers. What this means is that a “patient” must come to them every day to obtain his/her allotted dosage, although the prescription may initially be for a two- to three-week period. Along with heroin addicts, there are also addicts of methadone. Since 2007, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Standards reports that methadone-associated deaths continue to rise as supported by medical examiners, toxicology reports, and other data sources. Unlike heroin addicts, who usually die due to an overdose or abuse of heroin, methadone-related deaths are being attributed to the mere ingestion of a normal dosage prescribed by a doctor. Marie Minnich, the author of Hardwired for Heroin - Raising the Addict, wrote a book about her experience with her daughter ’s heroin and methadone use. In an excerpt from her book she expresses her doubts about methadone treatment, but accepts it as the lesser of two
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Your help is needed in the following cases. If you have any information, 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 January 2010 we will only carry pictures of victims from 2006 forward. Periodically, we will feature cold cases in an attempt to bring forth new leads. We remain sorry for your loss and will continue to work to see justice for all. Name: Jerry Clemons Info: On Nov. 7, 2008, this 33-year old male was killed in a drive-by shooting at 14th and Canal Streets. He was talking with friends when 4 men in a gold car opened fire. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2177 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-8477 Name: Darrell Lamar Stringfield Info: Shot by unknown assailant on October 22, 2008, in the parking lot of Grand Oaks Apts on Justina Rd. He died on March 6, 2009. Suspect is black male, 20s, 6’2”, 225lbs. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at 866/845-TIPS.
Name: Edin Tabora Info: Murdered in front of his home at Leigh Meadows Apartments on Sunbeam Road on October 31, 2008. Notify: JSO at 630-2172.
Name: Damien A. Wallace Info: This man was found deceased in the front seat of a car at 1261 North Broad Street on April 27, 2010. Police have no substantial leads on a suspect at this time. Notify: Det. Gupton, JSO Homicide Unit at 630-2172 Name: Cynthia Boyd Info: This 51-year-old woman was murdered Nov. 24, 2009, when shots were fired into her Westside Jacksonville home. Notify: Call JSO Homicide at 630-2172
Name: Charles Cooper III Info: Charles Cooper, was shot in the back and killed July 1, 2007, between Detroit and Lowell Street. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172
Name: Roderick Montrell Batts Info: This young man was shot in the parking lot of the Waffle House at 334 Beach Blvd. on May 18, 2009. Notify: Call Det. Corporal Watkins, Jax Beach Police Dept., (904)270-1661 if you have information about the murder.
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 Drive. She was rushed to Shands Hospital where she died several days later. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172
Name: Barry Brooks, Jr. Info: This 19 year-old was found murdered at at an apartment complex on Timuquana Road in Jacksonville on November 19, 2007. Notify: JSO at 630-2172.
Name: Darryl Caldwell Info: This 36 year-old man was accosted and murdered December 30, 2009, at his Northwood Apartment on Dunn Ave by a young black male wanting drugs and money. Notify: JSO at 630-2172
Name: Michael Earl Foster Info: Michael Earl Foster, age 50, was found murdered by an unknown assailant on June 25, 2006, in the 5900 block of Beckstrom St. If you have any information about this murder, please call Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Notify: JSO at 630-0500
$1000 REWARD
Name: Crandall “Jack” Reed Info: On Nov. 16, 2007, Reed, 51, was driving his cab when a white car pulled alongside him, robbed and shot him twice. JSO found him on Edgewood trying to get help. He died an hour later. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172 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 cicycle. Notify: Call JSO Homicide 630-2172
Name: Joshua Kyle Allen Info: On Saturday, July 30, 2005, Joshua Allen was found murdered in his condo at Grand Reserve Condos located at 13810 Sutton Park Dr. N. Notify: JSO at 630-0500
Name: Nickeshea Duana Gray Info: This 28-year-old female was murdered on July 25, 2006, in the 8300 block of Marion Street. Notify: JSO Homicide Unit at 630-2172.
Name: Antonio Creech Info: This young man, 22, was murdered Dec. 23, 2007, in a shooting at Eureka Gardens Apartments. Notify: Call JSO Homicide at 630-2127 with information about this crime.
$10,000
Name: John L. Burnett Info: This 31-year-old man was killed April 20, 2007, by a teal green vehicle that fled the scene. FHP is seeking information about the identity of the hit-and-run driver. Notify: Call Cpl. Martha Fachko at (904)695-4115, ext. 412. Name: Christopher LaShawn Lester Info: On Jan. 31, 2009, JSO responded to 3160 Dignan Street where they found his body. Foul play is suspected. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172.
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Name: James Alfred Waters Info: On January 19, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., this 32-year-old man was killed sitting in his car at the Cleveland Arms Apartments. Numerous witnesses deny knowing anything about the murder. If you saw what happened that day or know anything about the murder, please call JSO Homicide. Notify: 904-630-2172
Name: Derrell Baker, 17 Info: Darrell was walking on Lenox Avenue near Old Middleburg Road about 7 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2008, when he was shot. He was rushed to Shands-Jacksonville hospital where he later died. Police believe he was shot from a moving vehicle. Notify: JSO Homicide at 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 in the six months since the young man’s death. Notify: JSO at 630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS Name: Clifford Backmann Info: Clifford Backmann was working at 6960 Bonneval Road on Saturday, October 10, 2009, around 12:15 p.m., when an unknown assailant came in, robbed and shot him. The gunman was reported to be a black male. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172 Name: Joe Harrell Info: Joe Harrell was discovered January 22, 2006, lying in the driveway of a vacant house at 3021 Silver Street, believed to have been killed around midnight while walking home. Notify: JSO at 630-0500
MISSING PERSONS
Your help is needed in the following cases. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant, please notify the authorities.
Name: Yvonne Belcher Age: 25(at the time) Height: 5’1” Weight: 100 Eyes/Hair: Blue/Blonde Missing Since: December 22, 2000 Reward: $10,000 Notify: Green Cove Springs at (904) 529-2220
Name: Shirlene “Donetta” Roberts Age: 23 Height: Weight: Eyes/Hair: Brown/Black Missing Since: September 11, 2009
Name: Sandra Gann Age: 49(at the time) Height: 5’8” Weight: 137 Eyes/Hair: Blue/Brown Missing Since: January 5, 2004 Notify: Bradford County at (904) 966-2276
Name: Jackie Markham Age: 51(at the time) Height: 5’6” Weight: 150 Eyes/Hair: Brown/Blondish Brown Missing Since: December 14, 2000 Reward: $20,000 offered by Nassau Notify: Nassau County at (904) 225-0331
Name: Bryan Andrew Hayes Age: 12(at the time) Height: 5’6” Weight: 125 Eyes/Hair: Green/Red Missing Since: February 10, 2005 Reward: $10,000
Name: Joshua Bryan Smith Age: 23(at the time) Height: 5’10” Weight: 145 Eyes/Hair: Brown/Black Missing Since: November 4, 2000 Notify: St. Johns County at (904) 824-8304
Name: Sheena Dayle Johnson Age: 26 Height: 5’4” Weight: 95 Eyes/Hair: Black/Brown Missing Since: September 11,2006
Name: Haleigh Cummings Age: 5 Height: 3’ Weight: 39 Eyes/Hair: Brown/Blonde Missing Since: February 10, 2009 Reward: $35,000 Notify: CrimeStoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS.
Name: Rodney McIntyre Age: 22 (at the time) Height: 5’6” Weight: 170 Eyes/Hair: Brown/Black Missing Since: July 2, 2004
Name: Mark Thomas Gibson Age: 51 Height: 5’7” Weight: 130 Eyes/Hair: Brown/Brown Missing Since: March 12, 2008
Name: Jessica S. Green Info: Jessica Green, 18, was found shot to death in the bedroom of her home at 5620 Hollinghead Lane on Sept. 5, 2007. Notify: JSO at 630-2172
Name: Donna Mills Info: Donna Mills was murdered by a drive-by shooting Dec.15, 2007, as she slept in her apartment on Confederate Point Road. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172
$5,000 REWARD
Name: Jeffrey Edwin Sheppard Info: This man was murdered and his body was found in the Riverside area on August 18, 2008. Detectives have no suspect at this time. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172. Or CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS
Name: David Allen Atkins Age: 25 Height: 5’8” Weight: 160 Eyes/Hair: Green/Brown Missing Since: June 29, 2006
Notify: JSO at 630-2172
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Name: Kelli Chapple Info: Kelli Chapple, 23, left home to dine with friends on Sept. 7, 2007, and was found murdered, along with a male friend, the next day in a Southside apartment Sept. 8, 2007. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172
Name: Michael Austin Davis Age: 25 Height: 5’8” Weight: 160 to 180 Eyes/Hair: Blue/Brown Missing Since: June 26, 2007
Name: Mark Anthony Degner Age: 12(at the time) Height: 5’ Weight: 135 Eyes/Hair: Hazel/Dark Blonde Missing Since: February 10, 2005 Reward: $10,000
Name: Shawn Patrick Newman Info: On Nov. 9, 2007, unknown assailants shot this 35-yr-old man through the door in his apartment at 4743 Radcliff Ct. Before losing consciousness, he stated, “They came in and shot me.” He died later at Shands Hospital. Notify: JSO Homicide at 630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at 866/845-TIPS
Name: Windy Gail Fox Age: 43 Height: Weight: Eyes/Hair: Blonde/Blue Missing Since: August 6, 2006
Name: Geanna M. Jones Age: 36 (at the time) Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 Eyes/Hair: Brown/Brown Missing Since: Nov. 2000
DECEMBER 2010
Dining for Dollars
Teddy Bear Tuesday
To benefit innocent victims of violent crime
Stuffed toys for child victims
Longhorn Steakhouse has been a generous supporter of the Justice Coalition for many years. Besides organizing the annual golf tournament that bears its name, they contribute in many other ways. On November 16 they offered to donate 10 percent of the proceeds for meals of customers who brought with them a Dining for Dollars voucher. We appreciate so much their contribution and desire to help innocent victims of violent crime. Additionally, on that date the public was offered the opportunity to bring to all nine local Longhorn locations new teddy bears for police officers to keep
in their patrol cars. When an officer is working an accident or other traumatic event involving a child, having a soft, fuzzy, stuffed animal to present the child offers a measure of comfort. Sheriff John Rutherford and several officers greeted donors at the Arlington Expressway restaurant, and officers accepted the stuffed animals at all other Longhorn facilities. We want to thank Longhorn Steakhouse everyone who brought Manager Chris dozens of toys for young vicUmbelina, Rebecca tims. If you couldn’t bring a ted- Dugger and Ann Dugger dy bear on that date but would of the Justice Coalition like to give one, you can bring it join JSO Zone 4 Officer by the Justice Coalition office or A. J. Heine who received teddy bears at the Argyle any JSO substation. Forest restaurant.
Fleming Island Longhorn Steakhouse Manager Sarah Galen and Clay County Sheriff’s Office Col. Craig Aldrich hold some of the teddy bears brought to this restaurant.
FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award – 2010 On Nov. 23 James Casey, Special Agent in Charge of the Jacksonville Division of the FBI, announced that Bernie de la Rionda , Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit, was named the recipient of the 2010 Director’s Community Leadership Award. Established in 1990, this Award is presented each year by FBI Field Offices to individuals whose achievements in the areas of crime prevention, drug deterrence, or similar educational programs have made a positive difference in their communities. Past Jacksonville recipients of the award include Robin Sorensen of Firehouse Subs, Inc., Ann Dugger of the Justice Coalition and Terry Lane of Metro Kids Konnection. Mr. de la Rionda was recognized because of his notable service, leadership and significant contributions to the prosecution of crime in NE
Florida. During his 27-year career he has had more than 250 jury trials, 67 of which have been homicide cases. In 22 of those cases he obtained a death penalty recommendation and sentence. In 2009-2010 he was the lead counsel in five homi-
cide trials, all first-degree murder cases. He approaches all of his cases with passion and tenacity, which accounts for his remarkable success. Mr. de la Rionda knows how to motivate citizens to recognize their duties, as well as their rights and privileges, and strives to promote a deeper understanding of individual responsibility. Both in the courtroom and office, he is a dynamic and powerful communicator, yet he is humble and approachable, eager to share his knowledge with others. State Attorney Angela B. Corey wrote of him, “It is an honor for our young lawyers to have the great privilege of learning from his wealth of information and experience.” It is the citizens of Northeast Florida who have been the beneficiaries of the integrity and selflessness demonstrated by Mr. de la Rionda throughout his distinguished career.
Family Support Services of North Florida NEEDS YOUR HELP to locate these children
LACI QUARRELS Missing since 11/12/10
TERRENCE WILSON Missing since 9/9/10
MATTHEW OLSON Missing since 10/3/10
DREAMA DOUGLAS Missing since 11/14/10
KWYTERIA DOE Missing since 10/30/10
CARESSA EVANS Missing since 11/14/10
KATRINA FORD Missing since 10/26/10
OCTAVIA BOWMAN Missing since 11/10/10
DAVID HART Missing since 10/26/10
LATONYA HARRIS Missing since 10/26/10
CHELSIE HANSEN Missing since 10/20/10
ALEXANDER ALLDRITT Missing since 11/7/10
Have You Seen Them? If so, please call (904) 421-5800 DECEMBER 2010
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SHAME, SHAME, SHAME The persons shown below were arrested for the crimes listed. At the time of publication of this issue, they have NOT been convicted of the crime for which they were arrested. This information does not in any way imply or infer guilt or any actions or activities other than their arrest.
AUSTIN CUNKLE Soliciting
BENJAMIN ROBERTS Soliciting
DUANE LISBON Soliciting
MASUD ALEEM Soliciting
MICHAEL CARUTHERS Soliciting
SALVATORE ARENA Soliciting
AMY MARION Offering for Prostitution
BRYANA HODGES Offering for Prostitution
BEVERLY THOMPSON Offering for Prostitution
ARLESHIA HICKS Offering for Prostitution
TRINA HAGANS Offering for Prostitution
LAQUANTA MCCLINTON Offering for Prostitution
AUTUMN PETH-GRAVES Offering for Prostitution
APRIL MALLARD Offering for Prostitution
CHERYL BRYANT Offering for Prostitution
CLAYTON BROWN Offering for Prostitution
DARIUS YANCEY Offering for Prostitution
DEBRA WALTON Offering for Prostitution
DONNA GREEN Offering for Prostitution
ELIZABETH DAVIS Offering for Prostitution
ELLEN GHEEN Offering for Prostitution
MONICA ZINCK Offering for Prostitution
MELANIE BROWN Offering for Prostitution
LATOYA RODRIGUEZ Offering for Prostitution
LASHANA GREEN Offering for Prostitution
KIMBERLY SERRENTINO Offering for Prostitution
JOSEPH MURRAY Offering for Prostitution
EVE FROMLAK Offering for Prostitution
NICOLE BUSBIA Offering for Prostitution
PAULINA GREER Offering for Prostitution
ROSHELLE SMITH Offering for Prostitution
RUTH CROSSLEY Offering for Prostitution
STACY PADGETT Offering for Prostitution
TANYA COLE Offering for Prostitution
WENDY MAULTSBY Offering for Prostitution
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BAKER COUNTY’S
BRADFORD COUNTY’S
MOST WANTED MOST WANTED
Sheriff Joey Dobson and the Baker 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.
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.
BETHANY G. BRUFLAT BETSY JEAN DAVIS Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 4/13/66 Ht.: 5’ 5” Violation: Grand theft
Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 5/22/64 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: 185 Violation: FTA, worthless checks
JOSEPH W. BRUSON
JAMES THOMPSON
Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 8/27/85 Ht.: 5’ 7” Violation: Poss and sale of crack cocaine X3
JAMES ALAN TABBOT Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 12/25/86 Ht.: 5’ 11” Violation: Grand theft
Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 9/25/86 Ht.: 5’ 1” Weight: 172 Violation: FTA, No valid DL, possesssion of cannabis and drug paraphernalia
CONNIE BEND COLEBROOKE, LNHA, MBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LATOYA T. BROWN
Race: Black Sex: Female DOB: 4/29/81 Ht.: 4’ 11” Weight: 145 Violation: FTA, possession of cannabis
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE CONTACT BRADFORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
THOMAS WAYNE SHARP Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 6/15/82 Ht.: 5’ 7” Violation: Grand theft
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE CONTACT BAKER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Call the BCSO at (904) 259-2231 today!
BUSTED
730 COLLEGE STREET JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204 TEL: (904) 358-6711 FAX: (904) 358-6499 CELL: (904) 626-0581 CBEND@PARKRIDGENURSINGCENTER.COM
Call the BCSO at (904) 966-2276 today!
NASSAU COUNTY’S
MOST WANTED
WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE
Sheriff Thomas Seagraves and the Nassau 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.
LEO RAINS
Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 8/13/69 Ht.: 5’ 10” Weight: Violation: Lewd battery
City Hall City Hall Annex
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MELINDA SUE SLUDER (904) 783-6466 • 5560 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville FL 32205 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.
KYLE GUTHMAN VA#: 4472 Featured: November, 2010 Arrested: November, 2010 Violation: Grand theft
MICHAEL GENES VA# 4483 Featured: November, 2010 Arrested: November, 2010 Violation: Aggravated assault w/deadly weapon
JASON WITHERSPOON VA#: 4479 Featured: October, 2010 Arrested: November, 2010 Violation: Robbery, carjacking
WADE JENKINS VA#: 4477 Featured: November, 2010 Arrested: November, 2010 Violation: Aggravated assault w/deadly weapon
Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 9/9/86 Ht.: 4’ 9” Weight: 100 Violation: Burglary, Grand Theft, DSP
Jacksonville Public Libraries Police Memorial Building
ARIEL TRISTAN ANDERSON
Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 11/28/93 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: Violation: Burglary, Grand Theft
ILE N E JUV
BRANDI NICOLE HARRIS Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 12/12/88 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 100 Violation: Armed Burglary, Grand Theft
ROBERT DANIEL CARREON
Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 4/16/90 Ht.: 5’10” Weight: Violation: Dealing in stolen property
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE CONTACT NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Office Depot The Jacksonville Landing Most Major Downtown Buildings Jenkins Quality Barbeque (all locations)
Jacksonville Area: (select locations)
Burger King Restaurants
Call the NCSO at (904) 353-7072 today!
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.
MICHELLE PARKHILL
Race: White Sex: Female DOB: 9/18/79 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 140 Violation: Grand theft/dealing in stolen property
Larry’s Giant Subs Gate Food Posts (select locations)
Famous Amos Restaurants McDonald’s Restaurants Wal-Mart
MANUEL WOODS VA#: 4485 Featured: October, 2010 Arrested: November, 2010 Violation: Armed robbery
EUGENE THOMAS SLIDERS VA#: FDLE Featured: November, 2010 Arrested: November, 2010 Violation: VOP, Counterfeit checks
GEORGE THOMPSON JR.
Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 1/12/77 Ht.: 6’ 4” Weight: 330 Violation: Burglary to a structure
And Green Cove Springs: (select locations)
Winn-Dixie
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS Race: Black Sex: Male DOB: 8/15/70 Ht.: 5’ 10” Violation: Grand theft
Weight: 240
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE CONTACT CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Harvey’s Grocery Sheriff’s Office Clay County Admin Bldg.
Call the CCSO at (904) 213-6031 today!
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Special Thanks PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Bailey Publishing Bovine Graphics, Brian Martin Larry Cohen, Websessions Contemporary Business Services Dye Bail Bonds Fraternal Order of Police Matthew Leipau Longhorn Steakhouse Wayne Malone, Total Office Products Ralph Nicewonger The McCormick Agency Larry Ward Lou Webber
CONTRIBUTORS Allied Veterans of the World, Inc. & Affiliates Jennifer Berman Stephen V. Bledsoe Mark J. Borello Mr./Mrs. C. Brackey Clay and Nancy Brickell Darlene Briggs Kathy Cold Angela Corey Centurion Protective Services Douglas P. Conkey Henry M. Coxe III J.B. Coxwell Contracting, Inc. CSX Corporation Ron Dozier, Sr. Marcus Drewa Howard Elliott Jason Fisher Roy Forehand
Fraternal Order of Police Sam and Gayle Garrison Patrick and Leslie Geisenburg Raj and Sonia Gupta Mike Hogan for Mayor Royal Johnson Richard H. Kravitz William Laubenheimer Bill Leeper Campaign Account Lighthouse Electrical Terri Lore Daniel McCarthy Beverly McClain Rudy McClain Ed Mullins Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Steve Nelson Old Plank Road Baptist Church Kathy Hopkins Pannell Cheryl R. Peek Pelichaun Tours R. Michael Perkins Nancy B. Petrie Sharon L. Price Prisoners of Christ Leigh Ann Rassler Mary D. Reid Matt Rowley John H. Rutherford Michael A. Rutledge Youssef Z, Sayaf Cornelius T. Shields Mrs. S. E. Silcox Daniel E. Skinner Rob Sorensen Dennis Sullivan Michelle M. Tappouni Fred Thompson The McCormick Agency, Inc.
John C. Turknett Waddell A. Wallace III Mike Weinstein, Esq. Pamela Welch Jimmy Willard Duane and Joy Williams John R. Williams, Sr. Williams & Rowe Nicole and Jonathan Young
VOLUNTEERS NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Tom Butler Bobby Joe Conner Trish and Bob Edwards Jackie Gosch Paul Kirby Ron and Sandra Knause Bryan McCullough Clyde Mills Pete Miller and Family Derrick Rogers Phillip Seidenstricker Pastor Luis Velez
We Need Your Help Eugene T. Brown III, 27, was found shot and killed inside his residence at 2125 Danese Street on Saturday, November 24, 2010, apparently murdered the night before. Neighbors saw two young black males leaving the residence at the time they heard the shots, but no known eye witnesses have come forward. Police believe they know who may be responsible but are asking for anyone with information about the murder to come forward. Eugene T. Bown III If you know anything about Brown’s death, please call JSO Homicide at (904)630-2172, or you can call CrimeStoppers at (866)845-TIPS where you will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Alphonso Levon Headley Jr., 22, was found murdered the morning after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2008, at Pearl and Linwood Street. He was shot multiple times by unknown assailant(s), but police have no leads at this time and ask any witnesses to come forward. If you know anything about this murder, please call JSO Homicide at (904)630-2172, or you can call CrimeStoppers at (866)845-TIPS where you will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Alphonso Levon Headley Jr.
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS Fran Futrill Clyde Mills Russell Flowers
HEARTS AND HANDS MINISTRY Rev. Deryle Adkison Rev. Larry McGinley Rev. Ronnie Williams Dick Braendle, Courtwatcher
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What We Do Services offered by the
• Provide immediate crisis intervention by assessing the victims’ needs and implementing an appropriate plan of action. • Educate victims regarding their rights as a victim of crime and criminal justice proceedings. • 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.
Volunteer Opportunities – Delivering our Victims’ Advocate newspaper – Court watching – Clerical assistance – Research and newspaper writing – Fundraisers – Posting flyers for missing persons and unsolved murders – Special events
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