Four in custody following Jax Beach shooting

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 1:13pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - A shooting in Jacksonville Beach Saturday night lands four in police custody.

The shooting took place in the 1500 block of 1st Street in Jacksonville Beach at 7:19 p.m. Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department.

After what appear to be two violent crimes in the past two weekends, people who live in Jacksonville Beach tell First Coast News they are concerned.

Brent Baugh lives in Jacksonville Beach. "Two violent crimes in such a short period of time is, I wish it didn't have to happen," he said.

Baugh said he has family visiting him from out-of-town.

"We saw the police searching through the grass with flashlights," Baugh said as he described what he saw Saturday nighit. "So, we knew that it was some sort of violent crime and they were looking for bulltet cassings."

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JSO searching for suspect in Atlantic Beach

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 1:36pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A search for a trespass suspect is underway in the Dutton Island Preserve.

Multiple First Coast News Facebook fans posted about helicopters with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office flying over their neighborhood.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, a search is underway for a simple trespass suspect.

According to JSO the suspect is not considered dangerous at this time.

A witness in the affected neighborhood tells First Coast News, officers at the scene told her to stay inside her home. They told her they are searching for a male suspect in light colored jeans and a white tee-shirt.

Anyone who has any information in regards to the suspect is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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Jacksonville Beach teacher returns from Boston

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 12:02pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - A third grade teacher from Jacksonville Beach is now reunited with her students.

Carley Glasser ran the Boston Marathon this year for the first time. She finished the race several minutes before two deadly explosions went off at the finish line.

"By that time, I had met up with people and we had gathered our stuff. I was two blocks away at a restaurant. Someone came in and said there was a bomb. I didn't know if it was at a hotel or what," Glasser told First Coast News.

She soon learned what had transpired and quickly made contact with her parents to say she was okay.

Glasser said they then took to social media and made phone calls to spread the word.

Back at Glasser's school, Beaches Episcopal, the head of school was relieved to hear the good news.

"We're just so thrilled she's alright," said Jackie Busse.

Students got right to work on making a banner for Glasser's return to school.

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Parent refuses FCAT exam for her child

Submitted by Jeff Marcu, Anchor/Investigative Reporter

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 8:53pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's a required test one parent says her daughter is not going to take. This is how parent Sandy Bittner views the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test or FCAT: "It treats the children unequally, based on their education, how they're expected to do on the test," she said.

Bittner told First Coast News she has decided to not allow her third grade daughter take the test. It's a test that is mandated by Florida statutes for all students in the Sunshine State. "My family has moral issues against the FCAT in that children are treated unfairly," she explained

While that may sound like a good argument, the current statute does not allow for any FCAT opt-outs. "I decided then the stakes were too high. It was explained to me, if you do not pass, you do not continue on to the fourth grade," she said.

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Woman who says she was sexually assaulted speaks out

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 11:16pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- A woman who says she was sexually assaulted in Jacksonville Beach Friday morning speaks out.

"The worst 10 minutes of my life," said the victim.

The woman said it was a normal outing. She was in between get-togethers and was skateboarding a couple of blocks to meet some friends. She was at the 100 block of First Avenue North in Jacksonville Beach when she reportedly came face to face with the suspect.

"He was walking west on the other side of the street, barefoot, just kind of waddling along, mumbled something to me, 'which way is Mayport,' I'm still in motion, all I did was point my finger and said it's that way, kept going, three seconds later I heard footsteps behind me," said the victim.

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Bond set for man charged in sexual assault

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Saturday, April 13th, 2013, 10:40pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- A sexual assault outside a popular Jacksonville Beach bar district sent a woman to the hospital.

The victim was allegedly attacked and sexually assaulted in the 100 block of 1st Avenue North at 3:45 a.m. Friday, according to a release from the Jacksonville Beach Police Department.

A suspect, Edward Andrew Marshall-Byrd Jr., was located a block away following the attack and was allegedly identified by the victim as her attacker. Several witnesses also identified the alleged suspect, the release detailed.

Marshall-Byrd, 21, is currently serving with the U.S. Navy, according to the JBPD. According to Chief William Townsend with the US Navy, Marshall-Byrd is an E2 seaman apprentice aboard the USS Halyburton and has been in the Navy for only a year.

The victim was transported to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center where she is in stable condition.

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Update: Lost engagement ring found

Submitted by Ken Amaro, Ken Amaro, Community Reporter

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 12:11am

UPDATE: Marjorie Snyder called First Coast News on Thursday night and said a manager at Old Navy found her lost engagement ring in a stack of clothes.

Earlier story:

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Everyone has a bad day. For Marjorie Snyder, you can say she it has been a bad year.

"I am a miracle," said Snyder.

A year ago, Snyder weighed much more than she does now and without the problems she has today.

"It has been trying," said John Snyder. "Very difficult."

While living in South Korea with her Air Force husband, Snyder had elective surgery. She said it was successful.

But seven days later she developed sepsis, a deadly bacterial infection.

"She said she wasn't feeling well and passed out," said John.

Snyder was placed in a medically-induced coma for 25 days while they treated her infection.

"I was an awful experience," she said.

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