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Suspect in custody for armed carjacking in East Arlington

By Rich Jones, News 104.5 WOKV

Suspect in custody following armed carjacking in East Arlington A car window is smashed and the navigational system is stolen. Only the empty cradle is left. Focus is on the cradle (zmeel/Getty Images)

By Rich Jones, News 104.5 WOKV

Jacksonville, Fl — A suspect is in custody following an armed carjacking in East Arlington. Jacksonville police were called late Thursday to an apartment complex behind the Academy Sports off Atlantic Boulevard and Kernan.

According to JSO, the victim was meeting a friend when an armed man approached and stole his car.

Patrol officers found the vehicle several miles away, off Alderman Road in Regency, and arrested the suspect.

JSO has not publicly identified the suspect or the charges they’re facing.

This is a developing story, refresh for updates.


Rich Jones

Rich Jones, News 104.5 WOKV

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.

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