Port St. Joe Police Department

Port St. Joe Police Department "Creating partnerships to solve problems"

Chaplain Frame attended Leon County Sheriff’s Fallen Officer Memorial
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Chaplain Frame attended Leon County Sheriff’s Fallen Officer Memorial

These keys were found on Garrison Avenue near 10th street. If they are yours please contact dispatch at 850-227-1115 opt...
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These keys were found on Garrison Avenue near 10th street. If they are yours please contact dispatch at 850-227-1115 option 4.

Positive update!! Both Children are recovering so fast. Both are awake and playing. Posting with permission of the famil...
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Positive update!! Both Children are recovering so fast. Both are awake and playing. Posting with permission of the family. The father is still in Critical condition.

05/30/2026

PORT ST. JOE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Office of the Chief of Police
Chief Jake Richards
305 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
(850) 229-8265

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port St. Joe Police Department
Chief Jake Richards

Early this morning, officers with the Port St. Joe Police Department responded alongside the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, Port St. Joe Fire Department, and Gulf County EMS to a reported structure fire at the Pine Ridge Apartments in Gulf County.

Upon arrival, Officer Kesterson encountered heavy smoke conditions and located a child near the rear door of the apartment who was barely breathing. Officer Kesterson immediately removed the child from the apartment and began providing first aid until Gulf County EMS arrived and transported the child to the hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Shortly thereafter, firefighters with the Port St. Joe Fire Department arrived on scene. Working together with Officer Kesterson and Sergeant Richard Nichols, first responders re-entered the apartment despite extreme conditions described as floor-to-ceiling smoke with zero visibility. During the rescue efforts, responders located and removed a second child and an adult from inside the residence.

The second child was transported by Gulf County EMS to the hospital, while the adult victim was transported by Sergeant Nichols in his patrol vehicle in an effort to expedite emergency medical care.

At this time, the two children, approximately 5 and 10 years old, along with their father, remain in critical condition.

“I would like to commend our officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, Sheriff’s Deputies and all responding agencies for their valiant and heroic actions during this incident,” said Chief Jake Richards. “Their courage, teamwork, and willingness to place themselves in danger to save others exemplifies the very best of public service. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family as they fight toward recovery and healing.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the appropriate authorities.

Even in a small town, there could still be big consequences for not wearing your seat belt. 🤕 🚨 Click It or Ticket.
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Even in a small town, there could still be big consequences for not wearing your seat belt. 🤕 🚨 Click It or Ticket.

Always Buckle Up. 🚘 Click It or Ticket.
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Always Buckle Up. 🚘 Click It or Ticket.

Buckle in on your night out if your plans don’t involve getting a ticket. 🌃 🚔 Click It or Ticket.
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Nighttime without your seat belt is a no-go. 🌙 Click It or Ticket.
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Nighttime without your seat belt is a no-go. 🌙 Click It or Ticket.

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Port Saint Joe, FL
32456

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