Fugitive Friday: Clay County Sheriff’s Office asks community’s help in finding man wanted for battery, meth possession

Zoey Fields

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for help in another “Fugitive Friday.”

Each Friday, during normal work weeks, the agency releases the name, photo and charges of an individual wanted within Clay County.

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Fugitive Friday is an attempt by the Clay County Sheriff's Office to keep criminals off the streets.Photo byClay County Sheriff's Office

This week’s fugitive is Thomas Vincent Martinez, 25, who was last seen in the Jacksonville area. Martinez is wanted for violation of probation for battery and possession of methamphetamine, according to the sheriff’s office Facebook post.

According to the arrest report, Martinez was formerly living in the 4000 block of Alligator Boulevard in Middleburg.

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Those with information on Matinez’s whereabouts are asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 904-264-6512.

Those with information, but wish to remain anonymous, can submit a SaferWatch tip or contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845 TIPS (8477).

Click here to download the SaferWatch app.

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