The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records.
Bradford
Danielle Birch, 47, of Starke, was arrested by Bradford deputies on October 1 for an out-of-county warrant.
Robert Crews, 35, of Starke, was arrested by Bradford deputies on October 1 for an out-of-county warrant.
Jontrell Evans, 25, of Starke, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 30 for a sex offense and using a two-way communications device while committing a felony.
Ultrasound tech attacked in hospital parking lot
Zykerria Grimes, 21, of Keystone Heights, was arrested by Bradford deputies on October 3 for burglary and battery.
According to a sworn complaint, the 4:35 p.m. attack on July 20, 2024, unfolded as the victim, finishing her shift at HCA Starke ER, sat in her car calling her boyfriend.
The defendant allegedly yanked open the door, screamed in her face, and unleashed a barrage of punches, scratches, and clawing to the face and arms.
The victim fought back, pushing Grimes away, but the assailant tried to jam a finger into her mouth to “rip it open.”
A male, later identified as the defendant’s father, intervened, pulling the women apart before the pair fled into the hospital. The victim locked her doors, dialed 911, and sought treatment inside for abrasions on her arms and neck, plus facial and head swelling. Deputies recovered a fishing hook from her front seat; it was unclear whether it had been used as a weapon or dropped during the fight.
Hospital staff and security confirmed no parking lot cameras captured footage of the incident, but noted the Grimes duo approached a bed inside, contacted the defendant’s mother, then exited with her.
The mother, reached by phone, attributed the episode to Grimes’s recent bipolar schizophrenia medication adjustment and provided the family’s Keystone Heights address.
Deputies relocated there, interviewing the trio. The defendant offered no statement, mumbling to herself. The father claimed they waited for the mother’s discharge; he stepped out for a smoke, and Zykerria “immediately ran to the woman parked next to them and began hitting her for no reason.”
He blamed the outburst on medications, denied intent to flee, and said he offered to involve police, but the victim rolled up her windows and refused to exit.
Gabriel Hendrieth, 39, of Lawtey, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 34 for an out-of-county warrant and withholding support.
Ryan Hewett, 32, of Lawtey, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 30 for resisting an officer.
Michael Holmes, 43, of Lawtey, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 27 for battery.
Pedro Jonas, 34, of Starke, was arrested by FHP troopers on October 4 for using a two-way communications device while committing a felony, trafficking in drugs, destroying evidence, and possession of drug equipment.
Glen Magyari, 36, of Starke, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 30 for withholding support and a probation violation.
Elishia Nettles, 25, of Hampton, was arrested by Bradford deputies on October 1 for failure to appear.
Justin Nugent, 24, of Hampton, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 30 for resisting an officer.
Bonnie Padgett, 39, of Jacksonville, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 29 for an out-of-county warrant.
Anthony Paulino, 34, of Lake Butler, was arrested by Bradford deputies on October 3 for burglary, criminal mischief with property damage, and battery.
Edgardo Santiago, 50, of Ocala, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 28 for DUI.
Ahmad Strong, 46, of Starke, was arrested by Bradford deputies on October 4 for an out-of-county warrant.
Jonathan Sullivan, 23, of Green Cove Springs, was arrested by Lawtey Police on October 1 for possession of drug equipment and possession of drugs.
She burned his grilled cheese sandwich
David West, 35, of Starke, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 27 for assault.
According to an arrest report, the victim said the defendant returned home from playing golf intoxicated and got upset because she burned his grilled cheese sandwich.
“David began yelling profanities inside the residence and punched several holes in the walls of their bedroom as well as punching out the glass window in their bathroom,” wrote a deputy in the report. “David also got mad at (redacted) because she threw the sandwich in the garbage.”
West allegedly attempted to hit the victim with a belt, but another family member took the belt away from him before he could strike the victim.
Tiffany Wilkerson, 33, of Lawtey, was arrested by Bradford deputies on October 2 for battery and aggravated battery.
Ashley Williams, 40, of Brooker, was arrested by Bradford deputies on October 2 for DUI.
Union
Landras Jones, 48, of Lake Butler, was arrested by Union deputies on October 5 for aggravated assault.
According to an arrest report, deputies responded to reports of a physical altercation, arriving to shouts and commotion from the backyard.
The victim was found at a neighbor’s home, shaken and with visible redness encircling her neck “consistent with being choked.”
She recounted two attacks: Earlier that evening at a friend’s house, Jones became enraged and choked her before slamming her to the ground. Hours later, as she slept, he returned, pounding on windows and yelling threats to kill her. He shattered a bedroom window and attempted to rip out the air conditioning unit, prompting her to open the back door out of fear for more damage.
Once inside, Jones followed her to the bedroom, threw her on the bed, and strangled her with both hands until her vision blackened and she lost consciousness. Upon waking, she saw him fumbling with a black/gray razor knife, screaming, “I’m gonna kill you, bitch!” She fought him off and fled to the neighbor’s, with Jones chasing her through the yard.
Arriving deputies spotted Jones, bleeding from his left arm and mouth, pacing erratically in the backyard, hurling obscenities. He ignored commands to stop, grabbed a bicycle, and advanced toward one deputy, prompting the officer to draw his firearm. Jones dropped the bike but refused to comply with further orders, walking away before turning aggressively. The deputy deployed a Taser, striking Jones in the torso and gaining compliance for handcuffing.
Secured in the patrol car, Jones claimed his arm laceration came from “that bitch cut[ting] me,” denying the assault. The victim suggested it occurred during her escape.
Argument about money leads to arrest
Edwin Padin, 22, of Lake Butler, was arrested by Union deputies on October 5 for battery.
According to an arrest report, Padin was taken into custody around 9:19 p.m. after his girlfriend reported an open-hand slap to her face during a prolonged verbal argument that began around 3 p.m. over a light bill.
The victim, who was found in emotional distress and crying by a deputy, described returning home after leaving to cool off, only to face renewed aggression.
Padin allegedly punched holes in the walls and broke items inside the residence.
The victim provided a sworn statement and a timestamped video from 3:43 p.m. showing a large red mark on the right side of her face “consistent with a strike of an open hand slap.” She also complained of hearing loss in her right ear.
Neighbors told deputies they heard yelling and a “loud ruckus” from the home.
Padin, who initially refused to answer the door, was eventually coaxed out and complied with orders to exit a back room. Placed in handcuffs and escorted to the patrol car, he denied physical contact, claiming the fight was “only verbal” over money owed by a neighbor.
Amy Sellers, 46, of Keystone Heights, was arrested by Clay deputies on October 1 for assault and battery during a burglary.
Rebecca Spears, 43, of Keystone Heights, was arrested by Clay deputies on October 3 for DUI.
James Walker, 50, of Keystone Heights, was arrested by Clay deputies on September 30 for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of drug equipment.
