In this episode of NCSO 360, we break down what a romance scam really is, how often it's happening right here in Nassau County, and the red flags you should never ignore. From fake online personas to requests for gift cards and cryptocurrency, we'll walk you through the tactics criminals use to steal hearts and money. Remember: verify before you comply.

Human trafficking often goes unnoticed, but it's happening closer to home than many realize. In this episode of NCSO 360, we're joined by one of our deputies who has years of experience investigating sex crimes as well as the victim specialist for the State Attorney's Office and co-chair of the Northeast Florida Human Trafficking Coalition for an in-depth conversation about this hidden crime. Together, they break down the red flags everyone should know, what human trafficking actually looks like in real life, and how traffickers operate within our community. Most importantly, this episode highlights how awareness, reporting, and community involvement play a critical role in prevention and protecting victims.

In this episode of NCSO 360, Sheriff Bill Leeper looks back on a year of progress and community impact at the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Highlights include the opening of the new Public Safety Training Complex, major criminal investigations focused on protecting children, growth within the agency and K9 Unit, successful community outreach events, and significant reductions in overdose and fentanyl-related deaths. The episode wraps up with a look ahead to the year to come and a message of thanks to the Nassau County community.

In this episode of NCSO 360, we sit down with Detective Josh Carter to take you inside Special Operation Stuffed Animals. The multi-phase, undercover initiative targeted individuals attempting to commit sexual crimes against children. Det. Carter discusses who these suspects really area, what parents need to know to keep their children safe online, and the steps NCSO is taking to stay ahead of those who prey on children.

"Like a fairytale book line." From the perspective of NCSO Criminal Investigations, we take you behind the scenes of a major case that started with an armed bank robbery in Yulee and ended more than one hundred miles away in Georgia. After weeks of nonstop investigation, detectives tracked down 66-year-old Marshall Foskey, a career criminal. Thanks to quick thinking, strong teamwork, and help from multiple law enforcement agencies across state lines, Foskey was captured and most of the money recovered.