News by Year: 2024

State Attorney Melissa Nelson is proud to announce the successful launch of the office’s enhanced victim notification pilot program, becoming just the second prosecutor’s office in the United States to utilize this innovative Versaterm SPIDR Tech system.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Willie Davis guilty of Grand Theft Auto.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Markus Hurley pleaded guilty to the court on the day trial was set to begin for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found T’Juan Williams guilty of Attempted Manslaughter; Resisting Officer Without Violence; and Trespass to a Structure or Conveyance.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces a Duval County jury found Alfonso Moore guilty of Trafficking in Substituted Cathinones while Armed with a Firearm; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; Reckless Driving; and Possession of Controlled Substance Paraphernalia.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Staffon Carter guilty of Trafficking in Substituted Cathinone; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; Possession of Ammunition by Convicted Felon; Possession of a Controlled Substance; Driving while License is Suspended or Revoked; and Possession of Controlled Substance Paraphernalia.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces the Honorable Kevin Blazs sentenced Keon Newkirk to 15 years in Florida State Prison following a Dec. 15, 2023, jury verdict of guilty for three counts of Attempted Manslaughter. Newkirk received five years for each count, which will run consecutively.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Jontae Boyd guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Nassau County jury found Columbus Craven guilty of Burglary to an Occupied Dwelling and Tampering with Evidence.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that the Honorable Jonathan Sacks sentenced Nathaniel Slade to life in Florida State Prison for Attempted First-Degree Murder, Armed Burglary, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.