***Enhanced Reward***up to $8,000: JSO Seeking Rioters Identity after Aggravated Battery on LEO Incident

***Solved by 2 First Coast Crime Stopper tips***

On Saturday, May 30, 2020 during the afternoon hours, officers were in and around the Bay Street area of downtown following one of many recent peaceful protests.  Hours after this event was held, of the groups of individuals that remained, some began to protest in a violent manner.  It was during this time, as a JSO officer was attempting to manage the large unruly crowd, the pictured suspect approached the officer from behind and repeatedly struck him in the head and neck areas.  As the suspect struck the officer, an unknown object in his hand cut the officer on the right side of his neck requiring transport to a local hospital.

As we continue the investigation into this aggravated battery on a police officer, we ask for the community’s assistance in attempting to identify the suspect. 

The suspect is believed to be a White/Male, and as seen in the pictures is wearing glasses and a blue face mask, a dark shirt with orange or red print, blue jeans and dark shoes.

Anyone who has any information in regards to the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $8,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS(8477). Or you can click on the “Submit a Tip” tab to the right of this post.