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Fire Rescue news
Oct 26th
For Immediate Release
Date: 10/25/2012
Time: 9 a.m.
Incident Type: Structure Fire
Date: 10/25/2012
Time: 9 a.m.
Incident Type: Structure Fire
St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) responded to a structure fire early Thursday morning
involving multiple units at the Ocean Villas condominium complex at 850 A1A Beach Blvd. in St. Augustine Beach. Initial arriving crews initiated an aggressive fire attack after finding smoke and flames showing from a single unit. The main body of the fire was knocked down within 20 minutes. Firefighters then extinguished smaller pockets of fire that spread to several adjoining units. A total of 16 SJCFR fire suppression, rescue and command units battled the fire, along with a Ladder truck from the St. Augustine Fire Department.
One adult occupant of the condominium complex was treated by paramedics on scene and transported to Flagler Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No further details regarding the patient’s injuries or condition were available at the time of this release.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and is the subject of an investigation by SJCFR and the State Fire Marshals Office.
Source: St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department
SJSO Gunshot Victim
Sep 28th
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 call shortly after 1:00 a.m. this Thursday morning, to the 4400 block of Golf Ridge Drive (Cypress Links.)
When deputies arrived they found a male subject with an apparent gun shot wound. St. Johns County Fire Rescue treated the subject at the scene and the victim was flown by air ambulance to an area hospital. The initial information garnered by investigators was the wounds were self inflicted, however, the incident is actively being investigated and a ruling has not been made at this time.
Source: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office seeks suspect in Hampton Inn robbery
Jul 16th
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is seeking at least one suspect in connection with an alleged armed robbery that occurred on July 12 in the late afternoon. Deputies responded to Hampton Inn 
(2525 County Road 208) at 5:00 p.m. following a report of the robbery. The male clerk stated that a male subject came into the hotel lobby, approached him, and struck him in the head with a gun.
(2525 County Road 208) at 5:00 p.m. following a report of the robbery. The male clerk stated that a male subject came into the hotel lobby, approached him, and struck him in the head with a gun.
The suspect fled the area in a light or crème colored, 4-door passenger vehicle with dark tinted windows. The suspect is described as a black male, from mid-20’s to mid-30’s, approximately 5’8”, wearing black pants and a white shirt. The suspect appeared to be accompanied by a white female, with blonde hair, wearing jeans and a turquoise colored top.
Fire-Rescue responded to the scene and the male victim has been transported to Flagler Hospital. More details will be released as they become available. Deputies and Detectives are continuing to investigate. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident should call the Sheriff’s Office (904) 824-8305 or Crime Stoppers 1-(888)-277-TIPS (8477).
Source: St. Johns County Sheriffs Office
