September 2013

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper is warning residents, business owners and employees to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency being circulated recently in Nassau County. Since August 29, 2013, the NCSO has received 4 reports of counterfeit bills in $20 and $50 denominations that are being passed as payments to local businesses. Some of […]

Yulee, Fla. – During the summer months many of Nassau County citizens will be taking vacations and traveling out of town.  Vacations are typically a time to unwind and have fun.  But there’s absolutely nothing jovial about returning home from vacation to a burglarized home. So, if you plan to venture beyond your own backyard

Yulee, Fla. – On June 28, 2013, members of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, with assistance from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, conducted an undercover sting operation to arrest individuals who bring illegal drugs into Nassau County.  Six people were arrested at the Days Inn in Fernandina Beach.  The amount of drugs seized were

Yulee, Fla. – Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper reminds parents and persons responsible for children to not leave young children unattended in automobiles, especially during the hot summer months.  A child dies from heatstroke about once every 10 days from being left alone in a hot vehicle. In fact, heatstroke is the leading cause of

Yulee, Fla. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind parents to make sure they share information with their children regarding strangers. “Teaching your child about stranger safety is a must, but it can be tricky. Some strangers, such as police officers, are safe strangers. For your child’s safety it’s imperative he or she

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper is encouraging broader use of the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). The PDMP was created by the 2009 legislature in an initiative to encourage safer prescribing of controlled substances and to reduce drug abuse and diversion within the state of Florida.  It created a database that will collect and

Yulee, Fla. – With Spring Break upon us and Summer just around the corner it is important to remember some safety tips about swimming and boating activities.  Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said “Make sure you remain safe and have an enjoyable time outdoors.  And always remember, most accidents are preventable!”   BOATERS Check your

Yulee, Fla. – On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, around 10:30 p.m. the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an armed robbery that had just occurred in Charlton County, Georgia.  The 4 black male suspects involved in the robbery were traveling in a 2000 Chrysler 4-door that was last seen heading south on US-1.  Nassau

Yulee, Fla. – After receiving information about a Yulee High School student selling illegal narcotics, Nassau County Sheriff’s Office detectives arranged for a drug buy.   Detectives from NCSO purchased 3.9 grams of marijuana and 4 Oxycodone (30mg) pills from the student on two separate occasions.  The juvenile suspect stated that his supplier could get

Yulee, Fla. – The Byrd Wallace Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4351 has established a partnership with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Bears on Patrol teddy bear program to provide bears to patrol deputies.  The teddy bears will be used throughout the year to give to children in need who deputies encounter when responding to