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Post by Chuck McCue on Feb 19, 2022 20:47:12 GMT -5
On 02/16/2022, at approximately 8:03 p.m., Jacksonville Beach Police officers were dispatched to a report of a person being shot in the area of Jacksonville Drive and Sanctuary Way North.
The victim, a 33-year-old white male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers
are actively working this investigation as a homicide. Jacksonville Beach Police ask that if you saw anything suspicious involving an
unknown make/model black in color SUV on 02/16/22, between the hours of 7:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., on 15th
Street South, Fairway Lane, or America Avenue in Jacksonville Beach to call the Jacksonville Beach Police
Department at 904-270-1661.
Investigation at this point has revealed the father of four was gunned down in front of his two-year-old daughter.
This child was not injured. At this time, it is an active investigation, and some information is not available.
However, we can say handgun shell casings were found at the scene. JBPD are also asking the residents along the route shown in the attached map that if they have any home security camera footage between the
hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on 02/16/22 involving a black in color SUV, to please contact police at 270-
1661.
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Post by Chuck McCue on Feb 22, 2022 13:20:16 GMT -5
 On the evening of 02/16/22 the victim, Jared Galen Bridegan a 33-year-old father of four, was gunned down in front of his two-year-old daughter and died at the scene. First Coast Crime Stoppers is offering a $3,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who committed this crime. If you have any information, we encourage you to call police or First Coast Crime Stoppers. |
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Post by Chuck McCue on Feb 23, 2022 0:03:32 GMT -5
On 02/22/22 we learned the reward has been increased to $8000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the
person responsible for this crime. If you have any information on this crime we encourage you to call the
Jacksonville Beach Police Department or First Coast Crime Stoppers.
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Post by Chuck McCue on Feb 23, 2022 8:20:08 GMT -5
02/23/22 New info in that the murder victim may have been targeted in a ambush setup. The tire found near scene may have been part of the setup. More info as we get it.
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Post by Chuck McCue on Feb 23, 2022 10:35:53 GMT -5
02/23/22 *Update* Starting at around 9 a.m. JBPD officers will be conducting a search in the wooded area west of Sanctuary Blvd., between Jacksonville Drive and J Turner Butler Blvd. The residents and anyone traveling in this area are safe, this in regards to the continued investigation. However, the southbound roadway of Sanctuary Blvd. from Jacksonville Drive to J Turner Butler Blvd. will be closed temporarily until the search is completed. We ask that if media is in the area to please park on Jacksonville Drive west of Sanctuary Blvd. Sgt. Tator will be present for any questions.  |
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Post by Chuck McCue on Feb 26, 2022 11:09:45 GMT -5
 The Jacksonville Beach Police Department has been working with Federal Agencies such as ATF, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and also local agencies to include The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. We appreciate their assistance and support with this investigation. Please see the above reward offered by ATF. ATF reward of $5,000.00 is separate from Florida Crime Stoppers reward of $8,000.00 |
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Post by Chuck McCue on Feb 26, 2022 11:20:26 GMT -5
About ATF’s involvement and the reward they offered.
Was Jared Bridegan a federal agent? No, he was not. Has ATF offered rewards before? Yes, throughout various areas of the country. ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) is a law enforcement agency in the United States’ Department of Justice and like the other agencies previously mentioned as providing JBPD assistance, they have resources that smaller agencies do not always have. Again it is not uncommon for additional agencies to assist with investigations particularly when they offer different resources. The ultimate goal of all agencies is to work together to solve crimes. JBPD appreciates the assistance we have received from these other agencies.
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Post by Chuck McCue on Mar 9, 2022 17:03:34 GMT -5
 The Jacksonville Beach Police Department needs your assistance with locating a vehicle of interest in the Homicide Investigation of Jared Bridegan. On the night of 02/16/22, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., the truck shown in the videos was in the Jacksonville Beach area. The truck is believed to be a dark colored (likely blue) 2004 – 2008 Ford F150 (four doors) with running boards (possibly silver), brown trim and a silver toolbox. If you saw this vehicle the night of 02/16/22, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., or know of its current whereabouts we ask that you call The Jacksonville Beach Police Department immediately at 904-270-1667. |
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Post by Concerned Citizen on Jun 13, 2022 9:09:05 GMT -5
I passed by this area at the time posted. The turning lane on to Jacksonville Drive from South Beach Parkway was blocked off by a landscaping crew working in the median of South Beach Parkway. I'd estimate the landscaping crew would've been within earshot of any gunfire where the attack is alleged to have happened.
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Post by Duck McCue on Mar 3, 2023 22:35:10 GMT -5
I love when people use the word alleged, or allegedly. It is usually smart people that use these words. They don’t just automatically assume that what the police are saying is correct. Keep up the good work concerned citizen
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Post by Chuck McCue on Mar 4, 2023 8:56:19 GMT -5
24.129.84.60, Thank you we try to keep all informed with facts.
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