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State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Alexander Wiggins was found guilty by a jury of Second-Degree Murder, two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, and Shooting or Throwing Deadly Missiles.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Kyle Randelston was found guilty by a Clay County jury of two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Attempted Manslaughter, and Shooting Into a Dwelling.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Stephen Navarro was found guilty by a jury of Second-Degree Murder (Domestic).

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Brandon James was found guilty by a jury of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Stacey Bartley has pleaded guilty to three counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Shooting or Throwing Deadly Missiles, Aggravated Assault of a Minor, Tampering with a Witness, and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Deiondre Breed was found guilty by a jury of Manslaughter and Attempted Armed Robbery. The Honorable Anthony Salem sentenced Breed to 30 years in Florida State Prison during a December 9, 2022, hearing.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that the Honorable Meredith Charbula today sentenced Tyree Parker to life in Florida State Prison for the 2021 killing of Caroline Schollaert. Parker previously pleaded guilty in open court to Second-Degree Murder and Armed Burglary.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Marc Crump has pleaded guilty to Election False Registration/False Swearing and Election Fraud Voting. Pursuant to the plea agreement, Crump will be adjudicated guilty and is expected to be sentenced to 10 months in Duval County jail. The Honorable London Kite will impose sentence at a Jan. 4, 2023, hearing.

With midterm elections on the horizon, the State Attorney’s Office has been at the forefront of investigating and prosecuting several area voting-related crimes.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Donald Tolbert was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Second-Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence. The Honorable London Kite sentenced Tolbert to 25 years in Florida State Prison during a Sept. 19, 2022, hearing.