Stalking, Arson, Stalking, Threats, More arson .... he still has his fireman job
Jacksonville Firefighter Arrested, Jailed for Stalking
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Jacksonville firefighter is in jail facing stalking charges after a woman told police someone harassed her and set fire to her car.
Bruce Edward Jones, 30, is accused of violating his probation against domestic violence and stalking. He was arrested Wednesday after investigators found evidence in his home that tied him to the victim's accusations.
Jones is an engineer and paramedic with Jacksonville Fire Station 50 on Beach Boulevard. A spokesperson for Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said Jones has worked for the department for five years.
According to a police report, Jones was arrested in June 2009 for stalking; the judge issued him a "no contact" order with regard to the victim.
On March 21, a friend of Jones told police the firefighter paid him to paper several cars in the parking lot of the victim's church with sexually explicit photos of the victim.
Less than a month later, the victim and her parents' cars were burned when a flammable liquid was poured onto them and lit.
On April 17, the victim found numerous mail-out cards discouraging businesses from working with her. In the police report, a witness referred to the action as "retaliation for pending and past court actions."
After investigating, police searched Jones' home and found similar mailers. Jones was arrested and is in the Duval County Jail on $125,000 bond.
Tom Francis, spokesperson for the JFRD, said Jones will be reassigned to an office job pending his release from jail and the outcome of his case. The JFRD is well aware of the trust that must exist between firefighters and the community, he said.
Jones will have no contact with the community in a public service role unless the case is adjudicated, he said.
WTF?????????
WTF???????
In tampa they just DISAPPEAR the cases and then the firefighters' daddies buy them condos downtown.
Makes for a swell neighborhood.