Intense manhunt ends with suspect captured

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By Mike Lednovich

A nearly seven-hour manhunt on Amelia Island for what police said was a dangerous suspect ended at about 10:35  p.m. Wednesday when Nassau County Sheriff's deputies took the man into custody.

Police cars and a sheriff's helicopter descended on Robin Hood Drive shortly after 3 p.m. searching for 45-year-old Ryan Daniel Nave.

According to Nassau County Jail inmate records, Nave  was booked at 1 a.m. today with charges of attempted murder, solicitation and conspiracy. He was listed as homeless.

Police earlier had posted this alert on Facebook:  Expect heavy law enforcement presence in the area of Robinhood Drive in Fernandina Beach. Detectives are on scene and looking for a suspect. If you see anything suspicious, please call the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. We will post updates as they become available.

The activity and posts on Facebook drew alerts and comments for more information from users.

Neighbors reported that a home on Robin Hood Drive had been marked with police evidence tape with restricted access.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Nave now faces second-degree attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a 53-year-old victim multiple times at a residence on Robin Hood Drive.
 
The Nassau County Sheriff's Office responded to an emergency call at approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday when a witness discovered the victim inside their home unconscious and bleeding.
 
According to witness statements, the attack followed an altercation between Nave and the victim, who were known to each other.
 
NCSO investigators arriving at the scene found the victim suffering from nine stab wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
 
Following the attack, the suspect fled, prompting authorities to deploy air support and K9 units in an extensive search operation. After seven hours, officers located and apprehended Nave approximately one mile from the crime scene on Hirth Road at approximately 10:30 p.m. after a citizen spotted him and called it in.
 
“Violence of any kind will not be tolerated in our community,” Sheriff Bill Leeper stated. "I want to thank our deputies and detectives for their tireless efforts in apprehending the suspect and holding him accountable for his actions, as well as our citizens for being on the lookout for suspicious persons and assisting law enforcement.”

According to Nassau County Court records, Nave has been charged 41 times dating to 2004 for drug-related incidents, burglary, probation violations and various traffic infractions.

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