JSO: 13-year-old rescued from Jacksonville motel

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A 13-year-old allegedly kidnapped from Georgia was rescued in a Jacksonville motel; suspects were arrested during a JSO-led operation.

WHO: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO), SWAT team; FBI; Georgia Bureau of Investigation; suspects Jonathon Kelly, 42, and others (not fully listed)

WHAT: A 13-year-old girl was rescued from a motel room during a law enforcement operation; a suspect ran and attempted escape by vehicle.

WHEN: Jul 25, 2026 at 1:37 PM ET

WHERE: Philips Highway, Jacksonville, Florida

WHY: Investigators say the girl was kidnapped from Georgia and transported more than 130 miles to Jacksonville, prompting the law enforcement operation.

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