James “X.Y.” Brown, 98, Jacksonville’s Longest-Serving Police Officer Dies After 68 Years of Service
James “X.Y.” Brown’s Obituary Updates: August 10, 2026 JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — James “X.Y.” Brown, the legendary Jacksonville police officer whose remarkable 68-year career made him the longest-serving member in the history of the Jacksonville Police Department, has died. He was 98 years old. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Brown answered his nation’s … Read more