Lewis Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2018 Murder of Jessie Sumlar
News by Year: 2019
December 12, 2019
Employees of the office again went above and beyond to support local families of those who have served with a Wounded Warrior Project holiday party. The office adopted a dozen veterans through the nonprofit and built baskets filled with clothes, sporting goods, electronics, gift cards, and more to say ‘thank you’ for their service.
November 25, 2019
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Kelley Permenter, of Jacksonville, was sentenced by the Honorable Bruce Anderson to more than 10 years in Florida State Prison for the death of Hunter Cope.
November 19, 2019
In an effort to better address cases of animal cruelty and neglect, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that all cases involving animal-related issues will be reviewed by longtime prosecutor Cyrus Zomorodian.
November 18, 2019
The 2019 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Assembly of Cities Conference concluded its three-day agenda Friday afternoon at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. More than 250 local and national law enforcement members, prosecutors, forensic nurses, and advocates devoted to stopping sexual violence attended.
November 4, 2019
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Bryan Goggins Jr., of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Second-Degree Murder, three counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
October 29, 2019
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Thomas Spence, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older.
October 25, 2019
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Kelley Permenter, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Driving Under the Influence Manslaughter, Driving Under the Influence with Damage, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Attended Property.
October 24, 2019
The State Attorney’s Office will again pay homage to the group of people who have made the office the respected, preeminent fixture of the local criminal justice system.
October 11, 2019
When it launched more than a year ago, the goal of the KEYS 2 Drive program was to help people obtain a valid driver’s license and get back on the road legally. That goal is being met: more than 900 people have earned their license through the program.
October 11, 2019
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Tairrah McGriff, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Manslaughter with a Firearm, and Carrying a Concealed Firearm.