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Police Beat: Accidental injury and a returned wallet

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Jul 28, 2018

Accidental Injury University of North Florida Police Department was dispatched to Lot 2 on Wednesday, July 25 in response to a report of an accidental injury. The victim, a UNF employee, told...

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Police Beat: Sticker vandalism, a misplaced backpack and stolen items

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jul 24, 2018

When It Just Won’t Stick UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 51, Rm. 1208 in response to a report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, a staff member told officials he had previously had a “Safe...

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UPD calls for community assistance as Jesse Martinez is set to receive additional charges

UPD calls for community assistance as Jesse Martinez is set to receive additional charges

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jul 18, 2018

University of North Florida Police Department released a Campus Security Update on Wednesday, July 18 informing the campus community that, though Martinez is currently in the Duval County Jail, further...

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Police Beat: Battery report and a questionable drink

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jul 10, 2018

Battery Report Officials spoke with a UNF faculty member on July 2 in response to a report of sexual battery. According to the police report, the battery took place at an unknown location. The...

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Jason Ford. Photo courtesy of the Dothan Eagle.

Jason Ford wants his case to move from South Florida to Alabama

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 30, 2018

Jason Ford is requesting that his case be moved from Miami to Alabama as the location in Miami is an "improper venue," according to Federal Public Defender Robert N. Berube. Ford was arrested in...

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Police Beat: Stolen keys and a questionable entry

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 27, 2018

Keys to the Kingdom Officials met with a UNF staff member at the University of North Florida Police Station on Thursday, June 21 in response to a report of stolen master keys. The complainant...

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

Jesse Martinez asks for local disposition at pre-trial

Aisling Glocke | Jun 27, 2018

*Correction 6/27 10:54 a.m.: An original publication of this article stated Martinez is currently awaiting sentencing. This is incorrect and Martinez is currently in jail UNF student Jesse...

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Police Beat: Lost phone, a summer camp fight and a car dispute

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 20, 2018

One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Treasure UNFPD was dispatched to Campus Maintenance in Bldg. 64 on June 11 in response to a report of a lost cell phone. According to the police report, the...

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Jason Ford. Photo courtesy of the Dothan Eagle.

Alabama man charged with attempting to sexually engage minors after impersonating UNF softball coach

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 19, 2018

Jason Ford, previously a teacher at Northview High School and a girls’ softball coach in Alabama, was recently charged with attempting to entice minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct, according...

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Anthony Stagnitta mugshot. Courtesy of Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

UNF student Anthony Stagnitta released after being arrested for distributing and collecting child pornography

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 13, 2018

Anthony Stagnitta has been charged on two counts of distributing child pornography on his phone through the instant-messaging app, Kik. Stagnitta was arrested on April 30 after a federal investigation...

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Police Beat: Drug arrest and damaged/burglarized vehicles

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 9, 2018

New Paint Job UNFPD was dispatched to the UNF Flat on June 1 in response to a report of a damaged vehicle. Upon arrival, the complainant told officials she had seen a cement truck laying a concrete...

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JSO offering $8,000 for tips regarding Town Center shooting

Hannah Lee | Jun 9, 2018

On Tuesday, June 5, there was a drive-by shooting that killed three young men and injured one. The shooting occurred on Town Center Parkway, near the intersection of I-295, outside of UNF's main...

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