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Jacksonville Arrests 59 Sex Offenders in Operation Riverwatch

9/8/2026

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested 59 registered sex offenders and predators.
The arrests were part of Operation Riverwatch, a two-month crackdown from June 15 to Aug. 14, 2024.
Detectives completed 535 compliance checks, spending more than 230 hours on the effort.
The Offender Tracking Unit partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service for the operation.
Arrestees ranged in age from 21 to 76 and could face felony charges under Florida law.

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Story summary

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested 59 registered sex offenders and predators.
The arrests were part of Operation Riverwatch, a two-month crackdown from June 15 to Aug. 14, 2024.
Detectives completed 535 compliance checks, spending more than 230 hours on the effort.
The Offender Tracking Unit partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service for the operation.
Arrestees ranged in age from 21 to 76 and could face felony charges under Florida law.