Police clear area near Edgewood Ave., Reed Street in Jacksonville – News4JAX

Police clear area near Edgewood Ave., Reed Street in Jacksonville  News4JAX

Jacksonville drivers should avoid the area of Edgewood Avenue West and Reed Street due to law enforcement activity, according to a JAX Ready alert. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville drivers were asked to avoid the area of Edgewood Avenue West and Reed Street due to law enforcement activity, according to a JAX Ready alert issued Friday afternoon. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it was responding to a report of a person with a mental illness.

Drivers were encouraged to plan alternate routes until the situation is resolved. As 3:30 p.m., JSO confirmed with News4JAX that officers were no longer on scene. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines.