{"id":121577,"date":"2025-08-05T18:45:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/121577\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T18:45:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:45:09","slug":"jso-disrupts-teen-takeovers-recovers-guns-drugs-several-arrests-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/121577\/","title":{"rendered":"JSO disrupts \u2018teen takeovers\u2019; recovers guns, drugs, several arrests made"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office has disrupted several \u201cteen takeovers\u201d over the last few weeks, resulting in the recovery of guns, drugs and several arrests made.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Massive gathering of teens near Friendship Fountain not the first time large crowd has warranted police intervention<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The teen takeovers are large gatherings of juveniles at public locations organized through social media. JSO said the events have led to fights, vandalism, underage drinking, and drug use.<\/p>\n

On July 26, bike officers at Friendship Fountain intervened in several fights and prevented a possible shooting. Officers saw a suspect reaching into his backpack toward the crowd. He ran away but officers caught him after a short chase. JSO said it found a pistol and marijuana in his backpack. He was arrested for armed possession.<\/p>\n

On July 27, JSO was made aware of a \u201cFight Fest\u201d planned for August 2. Officers monitored the plans and shared warnings that JSO would enforce the laws.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>\u2018Do you know where your kids are?\u2019: JSO warns parents as teen \u2018takeover\u2019 events raise concerns<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

On August 2, JSO tracked groups to multiple locations, including apartment complexes and a westside neighborhood, where they found teens trespassing, drinking alcohol and using marijuana.<\/p>\n

This led to several traffic stops and arrests. JSO said it observed a juvenile passing two guns to people in another vehicle. He was arrested and they found drugs in his backpack.<\/p>\n

Overall numbers:<\/p>\n