Johnathan F. Ferkin, a 24-year-old male from Lake City, FL, was tragically murdered on August 28, 2017. Ferkin, who was a work-release inmate assigned to the Bridges of Lake City Work Release Center, was found deceased by Officer Rebecca Miles of the Lake City Police Department. Officer Miles was patrolling the neighborhood near NW Lake Jeffery Dr. and NW Ashley St when she heard gunfire. Upon investigating the source of the gunshots, she discovered Ferkin's body in the roadway.
It appeared that Ferkin had not only been shot but also struck by a vehicle.
The investigation into Johnathan F. Ferkin's death revealed that he was a white male who had been serving a sentence at the work-release center. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder. The case remains unsolved, and the Lake City Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help identify the perpetrator(s) responsible for this heinous crime.
The community of Lake City was deeply affected by the murder of Johnathan F. Ferkin. His death highlighted the vulnerabilities of work-release inmates and raised concerns about their safety. The lack of progress in solving the case has been a source of frustration for both law enforcement and the community. Crime Stoppers of Columbia County has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest, but so far, no substantial leads have emerged.
Ferkin, you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Columbia County. Your assistance could be crucial in bringing justice to Johnathan and his family.
