
I.M.T 04/25/2024
By its very nature, a county fair is fun, exciting, and safe. However, none of these attributes comes without a lot of hard work and

RTCC – Real time CRIME Center
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. For the first time in weeks you slept in, ate your breakfast at a leisurely pace, and didn’t step foot

Incarcerated but Not Hopeless
After we focused on the G1 (Veterans) Dorm of the Clay County Jail in a recent article, we found that there was interest from

When Storms Rage
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

The Stolen Life
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.

G-1
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

Signal 35 Fund
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

Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation
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

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

We Are Family
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

A Strong Leader Who Continues To Keep Clay Safe
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

THE NEWBIES
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,

287(g) Steering Committee
In accordance with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and in conjunction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, notice

When it’s Time to Say Goodbye
We understand that, sadly, dying is a part of living. Some have said that the moment we are born, we begin a journey that takes

Give Wisely
You work hard for your money, and you have a big heart for others who may be struggling—especially during this holiday season. However, you would

Motors
Long before Officers Baker and Poncherello raced around southern California on the hit TV show of the 70s, Motorcycle cops were the subject of comic strips,

Gentle Giant Making a Huge Impact on Little People
If you were to meet Sergeant Ben Wase on the streets of Clay County, no doubt you would not be alone in thinking he is

CLAY COUNTY RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY CLAY COUNTY, FL – Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook announces the arrest of D’eareo Harris (18, Clay

From End to Beginning
How the story ends: Deep within the walls of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Michelle Cook, flanked by more than a dozen law enforcement

Murky Waters
Across Florida, the scene has played out hundreds of times in recent history. A driver loses control of a car and careens into a retention

TWO CLAY COUNTY MEN ARRETED FOR NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL – Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jason Setzer and Alvin “AJ” Mercado for narcotics trafficking. On September 10, 2022, the Sheriff’s

C.H.I.R.P (County Hazardous Response Plan)
Behind the locked doors of the Clay County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a member of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office speaks quietly to an