St. Johns County police searching near airport for registered sex predator

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies were searching near the airport Saturday for a registered sex offender who they said is armed and dangerous.

Police sent out a notice to residents explaining a heavy police presence in the 4500 block of U.S. Route 1 North - warning residents to not approach the man.

The suspect is described as 5-7 tall and slim, wearing dark clothing.

Police did not say why the suspect, Kendrick Newby, is being sought.

If people have information on his whereabouts, police said that you dial 911 immediately.

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