High Springs Police Department

05/14/2026

At First Christian Academy, students are learning that community service starts young. 💙👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

These students proudly created posters honoring our police officers as part of their community helper projects, reminding us all of the importance of kindness, respect, and public service. Their thoughtful messages and creativity made our day!

Thank you to First Christian Academy for encouraging students to recognize the people who help keep our community safe every day. We are grateful for your support and proud to serve such an amazing community.

05/13/2026

Today, the High Springs Police Department and our School Resource Officers held our monthly meeting focused on school safety and preparedness.

With the recent increase in hoax bomb threats occurring across schools during the final weeks of the school year, we are taking proactive steps to review, retool, and strengthen our response procedures to help keep our students and staff safe.

We also want to remind parents and guardians: in the event of a school emergency, please do NOT come directly to the school campus to pick up your child unless instructed to do so. Emergency response plans may include alternative reunification or pickup locations, and specific instructions will be communicated by school officials and law enforcement.

Your cooperation helps first responders manage emergencies safely and efficiently while protecting everyone involved.

High Springs Police Department remains committed to working alongside our schools and community to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.

05/12/2026

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 (𝟮:𝟭𝟵 𝗣𝗠): A thorough search of Santa Fe High School has been completed and no bomb or suspicious devices were located on campus.

The school has resumed normal operations.

At this time, the incident appears to be related to the recent swatting calls that have occurred throughout Alachua County. The investigation remains ongoing.

We appreciate the cooperation and patience of students, parents, staff, and the community while first responders worked to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

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𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗙𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗠𝗕 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Officers from the Alachua Police Department, along with assistance from the High Springs Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, are currently on the scene at Santa Fe High School in reference to an anonymous caller reporting that a bomb had been placed at a specific location on campus.

Students have been secured in a safe location and the school has been placed on lockdown. A thorough search of the campus will be conducted with the assistance of a bomb detection K-9 from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

This is an ongoing incident and may cause delays. No one is permitted on school property at this time. We ask that you refrain from responding to the campus as we work to ensure the safety of students, staff, and first responders.

05/09/2026

🚨 BOLO / SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE 🚨

The High Springs Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the individual pictured below.

On May 6, 2026, the subject exited the Winn-Dixie located in High Springs, Florida, without paying for a shopping cart full of merchandise. The subject then loaded the stolen merchandise into a black Toyota Corolla with tinted windows and fled the scene.

If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the High Springs Police Department at 352 955 1818 or submit tips through your local law enforcement agency.

Your assistance is appreciated.

05/09/2026

🚨 Downtown Traffic Advisory 🚨

Please use extra caution when traveling through the downtown area today. A community sale event is taking place, and we are expecting increased pedestrian traffic throughout the area.

⚠️ Slow down
⚠️ Watch for pedestrians crossing streets
⚠️ Be mindful of parking and traffic flow
⚠️ Allow extra travel time if possible

We appreciate everyone helping keep our community safe while supporting this local event. Thank you for driving carefully! 🚗🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🛍️

05/07/2026

🏃‍♂️🔥 The High Springs Police Department is proud to join law enforcement agencies across Florida in supporting the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida!

Today, our officers carried the “Flame of Hope” alongside fellow law enforcement officers and community supporters to help raise awareness and support for Special Olympics athletes across our state. The Torch Run is the largest grassroots fundraising and awareness event for Special Olympics, bringing together more than 300 agencies statewide in support of inclusion, courage, and opportunity.

We are honored to stand beside these incredible athletes and help champion a community where everyone is respected, included, and celebrated. 💙💛

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

04/29/2026

The High Springs City Commission is scheduled to conduct a special workshop on Thursday, May 7th, at 5:30 PM. This workshop will be to discuss the budgets and staffing levels of the High Springs Fire Department and the Police Department.

Given anticipated attendance, this workshop will be held at the High Springs Civic Center, located at 19107 NW 240th Street. Please be advised that, due to the absence of video infrastructure at this venue, the meeting will not be available for livestreaming.

04/27/2026

Congratulations to Chief Antoine Sheppard on 25 years of service with the High Springs Police Department!

As the most senior city employee and the longest-serving Director among his current colleagues, his leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on our community.

Thank you, Chief, for your commitment and service!