Jacksonville residents say they want new sheriff to address crime

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, there have been 116 homicides in 2022. Only 47 homicide arrests have been made.

News4JAX has been talking with people in the community, and crime is a primary issue that people want to be addressed. They feel the city is getting more violent and they want more officers patrolling the streets.

Japhus Baker lives in Oakleaf and says he also wants the sheriff to focus on the crime in Jacksonville. Nixon says she hopes Waters can help solve her son’s case. She also urges anyone in the community with information will come forward and call JSO to help solve her son’s case.

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