September 2013

Yulee, Fla. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office would like to pass along the top ten scams that seniors need to be aware of.  “As sad as it is, there are scam artists out there looking to take advantage of people, and seniors are frequently their targets. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to […]

Yulee, Fla. – On March 6, 2013 Sheriff Bill Leeper and Judge Robert Foster met to finalize the orders enabling the Sheriff’s Office to destroy controlled substances in the evidence inventory dating back to 1992.  The orders signed by Judge Robert Foster are the first to be issued in thirteen years, authorizing the Nassau County

Yulee, Fla. – On February 22, 2013, Sheriff Bill Leeper attended the National Missing Persons Day event held by the Justice Coalition at Jacksonville City Hall.  The event and news conference was held to honor those who are missing and to show support for the families of those who continue to search for their loved

Yulee, Fla. (April 11, 2013) – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Florida Sheriffs Task Force, has concluded a five week operation aimed at protecting youth in Florida. Operation Dry Spring focused on preventing underage youth from purchasing and using alcohol, tobacco and various forms of synthetic drugs. This operation was timed

Yulee, Fla. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office today announced the results of “Operation Clean Sweep,” which was an operation to reduce illegal drug activity within Nassau County.   Over the past few months the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division with assistance of the Fernandina Beach Police Department has conducted numerous undercover drug operations

Yulee, Fla. – According to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Bill Leeper is pleased to announce three promotions within the Corrections/Jail facility that were effective March 1, 2013. Sergeant Kay Lynn Crews was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  Lieutenant Crews is a nine-year veteran of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Corporal Melissa Boyd

Yulee, Fla. – Sheriff Bill Leeper announced today that the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) will participate in a statewide effort of the Member Agencies of the Florida Sheriff’s Association.  Operation Dry Spring will focus on issues of vital importance to the wellbeing of our youth – the sale of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs (specifically

Yulee, Fla. – On December 11, 2012, Attorney General Pam Biondi enacted an emergency rule outlawing 22 synthetic drugs, commonly known as “bath salts,” “K2,” “herbal incense,” “spice” or “fake weed.”  The emergency rule designated these synthetic drugs as Schedule I controlled substances, making the sale, manufacturing, delivery, and possession with intent to sell, manufacture

Yulee, Fla. – Sheriff Bill Leeper has reinstated the motorcycle division within the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office after a two year hiatus and made history as well.   The four Harley-Davidson motorcycles sat idle in a storage shed for the past two years just gathering dust when Sheriff Leeper decided to bring them back on

YULEE, Fla. – Motorists beware: Click it or Ticket is here.  The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will join local and national law enforcement officers and highway safety advocates across the country for the national Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement campaign that kicks off May 20 and ends June 2, 2013.  During the mobilization,