JSO Releases Information Concerning Officer Involved Incident on December 13th
On Friday, December 13, 2024, Police Officer S. Lowry conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by Jason Arrington, after the vehicle was observed running a red light. Officers A. Weippert and M. Cardwell responded to assist on the traffic stop.
Mr. Arrington, who was cooperative during the traffic stop, informed Officer Lowry that he was armed with a firearm. Officer Lowry directed Mr. Arrington to exit his vehicle, and he cooperated. Officer Cardwell then attempted to remove the firearm from the waist of Mr. Arrington. As Officer Cardwell was attempting to remove the firearm, it discharged, striking Mr. Arrington in the leg.
Once investigators learned the shooting was unintentional, the Internal Affairs Unit of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation into this incident. The investigation resulted in a sustained charge of incompetence against Officer Cardwell and JSO has begun termination proceedings for Officer Cardwell.
Consistent with Sheriff Waters’ commitment to transparency, JSO is releasing Body Worn Camera footage from all three officers, a photograph of the damaged steering column, and the Internal Affairs summation of the investigation of this incident. The available information may be viewed on
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