Arrest made in murder of Coast Guard member

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A antheral was arrested aboriginal Tuesday greeting successful transportation with the sidesplitting of a U.S. Coast Guard subordinate past week successful the city’s Riverside neighborhood, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Tyree Parker, 22, is charged with second-degree murder.

In the aboriginal greeting hours of Aug. 3, according to the Sheriff’s Office, Caroline Schollaert was changeable and killed while confronting a car burglar successful Riverside, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

JSO Chief of Investigations T.K. Waters said an apprehension warrant was issued Monday evening and Parker turned himself successful astir midnight. Waters said different charges are pending.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Parker was being held successful the Duval County jailhouse without bond. His archetypal quality is acceptable for Wednesday morning.

Tyree Parker (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

Schollaert served successful the Coast Guard for 8 years. She was assigned to the HITRON portion successful Jacksonville -- a specialized chopper squadron dedicated to cause interdictions.

Caroline Schollaert