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Jacksonville Police Department
Coverage of Jacksonville Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Austin Metcalf's family hit with death threats as Karmelo Anthony supporters face violence allegations
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing Austin Metcalf, a teen, at a high school track meet. Metcalf's family has received death threats, and Anthony's supporters are accused of inciting violence, including an alleged assault in Jacksonville, Florida, linked to the case. A GoFundMe for Anthony was shut down for violating policies on violent crime fundraisers.
- Eastern District of Texas honors Jacksonville Police Officer with Hometown Hero Award
The Eastern District of Texas has honored Officer Elyse Hand of the Jacksonville Police Department with the 2026 Hometown Hero Award. The award was announced by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.