Lawtey Police Department

Lawtey Police Department A page to help keep the community of Lawtey informed. Welcome to the unofficial community information page. This page is not monitored 24/7.

This page overview of their services as well as links to other agencies and organizations that you may find helpful. The City of Lawtey, Florida is located in rural Northern Bradford County on U.S. Highway 301 approximately 45 miles Southwest of Jacksonville, FL. LPD take's pride in offering quality and professional law enforcement services to the community while maintaining a small town approach.

The officers are pro-active and patrol all residential and business areas as well as respond to service calls and make reasonable efforts to keep traffic flowing slowly and safely through the city limits. Additionally, all City of Lawtey Police Officers are sworn Bradford County Deputy Sheriffs and through their mutual aid agreement assist with calls and provide backup as needed in the county area. Thank you for visiting and please check back often. Before posting on this page, please review the terms below:
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Lake Street will be closed Tuesday June 24, 2025 around 8am at the railroad crossing and will open Wednesdayy June 25, 2...
06/06/2025

Lake Street will be closed Tuesday June 24, 2025 around 8am at the railroad crossing and will open Wednesdayy June 25, 2025 around 8am.

The closure is necessary to repair damages to the tracks

Dates and times subject to change.

06/02/2025

UPDATE: Andriah George was located and is safe, we appreciate our community's assistance!


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MISSING JUVENILE ALERT

On June 2nd, 2025, contact was made with the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a missing child. Andriah George was last seen 367 N. Temple Ave (Grannies) around 9:40am. Andriah is believed to be wearing the same Black/White Converse Shoes, Black Sweatshirt, Knee High Socks, Black Backpack, and Glasses as seen in the photo. She is believed to be on foot and left in an unknown direction.

If anyone has any information on Andriah, please contact the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office at 904-966-6161.

05/29/2025
05/26/2025

Update: Luke has been located and is safe, we appreciate our community’s assistance and looking out!

MISSING JUVENILE ALERT

On May 26th, 2025, contact was made with the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a missing child. Luke Perona was last seen at home around 4:00 PM on the day of May 26th. Luke is believed to have been wearing a white/blue long sleeve shirt and dark blue swimming shorts. Luke is possibly on a yellow Honda side by side.

If anyone has any information on Luke, please contact the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office at 904-966-6161.

Facts:Every 47 minutes, someone not wearing a safety belt dies in a car crash.In 2022, 11,302 unbelted individuals were ...
05/24/2025

Facts:

Every 47 minutes, someone not wearing a safety belt dies in a car crash.

In 2022, 11,302 unbelted individuals were killed in car crashes.

In 2023, 91.9% of adult front-seat passengers used safety belts during the day.

Nighttime fatalities in 2022: 6,252 unrestrained occupants, compared to 4,949 during the day.

57% of nighttime crash fatalities involved unbelted occupants.

60% of 18 to 34-year-olds killed in 2022 crashes were unrestrained.

In 2022, 54% of male and 41% of female passenger vehicle fatalities were unbelted.

05/07/2025
05/06/2025
05/05/2025

Road Closure Planned - NW CR 225 at SR 100 West

The Bradford County Public Works Department has notified the Sheriff’s Office of a planned road closure for the intersection of NW CR 225 (Bayless Highway) and State Road 100 West. Beginning on Wednesday, May 14th, with the potential for Thursday, May 15th, the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting repairs in this area. State Road 100 will remain open. NW CR 225 will be closed in both directions at the interchange. Be sure to plan your travel accordingly.

05/03/2025

1800 HOURS UPDATE- CR 225 is now open, however please continue to use caution in the area as units are still on scene.

1655 HOURS UPDATE- The fire is contained at this time. No structures were damaged. Units will remain on scene for some time. CR 225 is still closed.

HAPPENING NOW- units are on scene of a brush fire in the 800 block of NE CR 225. Firefighters are working to contain the fire. The Florida Forest Service is also on scene assisting. CR 225 is closed at this time due to smoke conditions. Please avoid the area.

04/23/2025

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