Jose Ortiz, 35, has been arrested for breaking into several churches in Northwest Jacksonville. He faces multiple burglary charges for the incidents in Districts 5 and 6, as reported by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Ortiz, who was on probation and violated its terms. Officers flagged him as a suspect while responding to other cases. Detectives are working to return stolen items from the affected churches.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on their Facebook page, Ortiz was arrested for burglarizing holy sites. The specific items stolen were not disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may follow as more details emerge.
