Quincy Man Pleads Guilty to Felon Gun Possession
Eric Felton Cooper Jr., 36, admitted possessing a firearm as a convicted felon in a federal case prosecuted in Florida's Northern District.
Tallahassee Crime News
This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows local incidents, police procedures and the broader trends impacting the city.
Violence
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Do you feel the city is doing enough to keep your neighborhood safe?
Candidates Outline Plans to Curb Tallahassee Gun Violence
P.J. Perez and Tom Derzypolski, running for City Commission Seat 3, presented differing approaches after a string of local shootings.
Financial Crime
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Do you believe strict federal prison sentences effectively deter violent crime in your community?
Court Sentences Tallahassee Man for Z Mart Robbery
A federal judge ordered Laquinton Harris to serve nine years in prison for a 2026 armed robbery.
Law Enforcement
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Do you believe longer prison sentences for repeat offenders effectively reduce crime in your area?
Federal Jury Convicts Tallahassee Felon of Firearm Possession
A federal jury found 38-year-old Jonathan Deon Morehead guilty of illegal gun possession after a traffic stop.
Accidents
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Do you trust your local emergency services to effectively protect your home during extreme weather?
Fallen Tree Sparked Fire at Tallahassee Home
A home on Cavalcade Trail caught fire Friday night after a tree fell during Hurricane Isaias.
Criminal Justice
Commission Selects Six Finalists for Tallahassee Judgeship
The 2nd Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission has named six lawyer finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy in Tallahassee.
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