The Brief
- Three men were recently arrested after allegedly swiping appliances from a construction site.
- The three are accused of stealing more than $13,000 worth of appliances.
- Those arrested are 39-year-old Melvin Jackson and nephew and uncle duo, 36-year-old Donald Bartley and 61-year-old Bruce Bartley.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Florida nephew and uncle duo were among the three people recently arrested after being caught swiping appliances from a construction site, officers say.
Why were the 3 men arrested?
What we know:
In December 2025, officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) began to investigate a burglary that took place at an apartment complex under construction on Merrill Road.
Officials say 39-year-old Melvin Jackson helped nephew and uncle duo, 36-year-old Donald Bartley and 61-year-old Bruce Bartley, commit the crime. The three are accused of stealing more than $13,000 worth of appliances. …