News by Year: 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Melissa Gholson has pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder relating to the October 2021 killing of her husband. Per the plea agreement, the Honorable Steven Whittington sentenced Gholson to 40 years in Florida State Prison.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Otis Tucker pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence during a May 11, 2023, pretrial hearing.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Blake Miles pleaded guilty to two counts of Aggravated Animal Abuse.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Andy Williams guilty of Second-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Charles Butler pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder and Resisting Officer Without Violence and was sentenced to 40 years in Florida State Prison with a mandatory minimum 25 years for his crimes.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Javarius Jackson guilty of First-Degree Premeditated Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Clay County jury found Daveion Austin guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery.

When the unimaginable happens to crime victims in Nassau County, those who enter the criminal justice system know they can count on Victim Specialist Renae Lewin to be there as a pillar of support.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces a Duval County jury found Christopher Neloms guilty of Attempted Manslaughter.

An officer who did not know how to swim but saved a drowning baby. A brave K9 shot in the line of duty. And numerous criminals taken off the streets through great investigations. Those were just a few of the efforts honored during the State Attorney’s Office 5th Annual Daniel E. Watts Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Awards.