Clay County Sheriff’s Office Articles

  After we focused on the G1 (Veterans) Dorm of the Clay County Jail in a recent article, we found that there was interest from the community in the overall operation  and mission of the facility. On this day, we are taking you back behind the bars, razor wire, and steel doors for a behind-the-scenes …

Incarcerated but Not Hopeless Read More »

North Florida, and Clay County in particular, was very fortunate when we avoided any major impact from Hurricane Idalia as she passed through our state in late August. While we experienced brief power outages and a small number of downed trees, you need drive only 90 minutes west on I-10 to understand just how fortunate we …

When Storms Rage Read More »

When parents welcome a newborn into their homes, this new adventure is flooded with dreams of a life well-lived and a future of unlimited potential. Thoughts of first words and steps, school, prom, graduation, and a wedding are often lingering in the periphery as they watch the child grow up so quickly. It is only …

The Stolen Life Read More »

At one time, they were serving their country. Once members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard, now they wear jumpsuits and reside in the Clay County Jail. Recently, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook shared with a group of citizens about the hard work being done in the jail and the creation …

G-1 Read More »

Signal 35—Officer needs assistance. It’s a call you hope to never hear—when the rescuers need rescuing. Not only are hundreds of U.S. families impacted each year by the loss of a member of law enforcement, fire safety, or other first responder agency, thousands more face the challenge of a major health crisis or financial loss. …

Signal 35 Fund Read More »

On July 18th-20th, 2023, a team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will examine all aspects of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s Policies, procedures, management, operations, and support services. The agency has to comply with approximately 236 standards in order to maintain its excelsior accredited status. Many of the standards …

Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Read More »

Orange Park, FL – On June 10, 2023, John Thigpen was arrested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Robbery-Homicide Unit in connection with the shooting death of a 35-year-old male. CCSO deputies responded to a residence in the 500 block of Constitution Dr. in Orange Park after receiving a call from John Thigpen reporting …

MAN ARRESTED FOR 2ND-DEGREE MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH JUNE 10 SHOOTING DEATH Read More »

A gentle breeze stirs the massive American flag hoisted high above the street by local fire departments, and, one by one, vehicles navigate through a maze of traffic deputies tasked with ensuring that each automobile is sent to its designated parking spot. The always beautiful property of the Moosehaven Community in Orange Park feels more …

We Are Family Read More »

Over the past several months, we have enjoyed introducing you to some incredible members and teams of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. From the dogs and divers to the motors and Marine Unit, you have been given a behind the scenes look at just a few of the men and women (and K9s) who serve …

A Strong Leader Who Continues To Keep Clay Safe Read More »

In the natural course of events, employees retire, move on to other jobs, and (sadly) occasionally succumb to health issues or trauma. In law enforcement, this “circle of life” is no different. A deputy may not start working with a law enforcement agency with thoughts of one day leaving, but the lifecycle of a deputy …

THE NEWBIES Read More »