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Fleming Island man arrested for having child pornography FLEMING ISLAND – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old man for seven counts of knowingly possessing … more

10/1/26

The Clay County Sheriff's Office secured the scene shortly after a "suicidal" man was shot and killed by a deputy after he brandished a gun during a wellness check.

Police Briefs

Suicidal man killed by CCSO deputy after he brandished a gun KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – A Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to a suicide threat wound up killing a man after he … more

9/24/26

Arrests and Bookings

Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

9/24/26

The Clay County Sheriff's Office set up a perimeter following Tuesday's officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a suicidal man on State Road 21 near Gas Line Road.

CCSO deputy kills suicidal man after he brandished a weapon

A Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to a suicide threat wound up shooting a man after he brandished a firearm during a wellness check. According to Undersheriff Ron Lendvay, his agency … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 9/22/26

Inmate dies while in custody at Clay County Jail

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A woman inmate at the Clay County Jail died on Saturday, Sept. 19, despite lifesaving efforts by members of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue. Cecilia Rae … more

Clay Today staff | 9/22/26

CCSO, CCDS: No evidence of spiked drinks at Ridgeview’s Homecoming Dance

ORANGE PARK – According to a press release issued by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, there is no evidence that anyone spiked drinks or tampered with refreshments during Ridgeview High’s … more

Clay Today staff | 9/21/26

Police Briefs

Man ‘remorseful’ after CCSO finds child pornography on his phone MIDDLEBURG – A 24-year-old man showed remorse after Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigators said they found child … more

9/17/26

Arrests and Bookings

Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

9/17/26

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8/28/26

Police Briefs 08/27/26

Sheriff’s Office: Homeowner shoots fleeing man in leg ORANGE PARK – A homeowner shot a fleeing suspect who broke into his garage, ending a brief chase that started Monday when deputies … more

8/27/26

Arrests and Bookings 08/27/26

Name, age, location of arrest, charges). Key: FTA-Failure to Appear; DWLSR-Driving Without a License-Suspended or Revoked; DUI-Driving Under the Influence; VOP-Violation of Probation; BAL-blood … more

8/27/26

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook briefed reporters of the chase and the suspect, William Tracy White, being shot in the leg by a homeowner Monday., less than a mile away from the scene on Grafton Drive.

Sheriff's Office: Homeowner shoots fleeing suspect in leg

ORANGE PARK – A homeowner shot a fleeing suspect who broke into his garage, ending a brief chase that started Monday when deputies spotted a man driving a stolen car on Blanding Boulevard. William … more

By Don Coble, don@claytodayonline.com | 8/25/26

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