In the News

More than a dozen members of Clay, Duval, and Nassau law enforcement agencies were honored for exemplary service at the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer awards.

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

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces the return by a Duval County grand jury today of indictments charging five defendant with First-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Donald Graham Jr. was found guilty by a jury of three counts of Sexual Battery and three counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Brianna Williams has pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder in the 2019 killing of her 5-year-old daughter, Taylor Williams.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Rodney Ternovsky was found guilty by a Clay County jury of 20 counts of Possession of Photographs/Sexual Performance of a Child and one count of Transmission of Child Pornography by Electronic Device.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Derrick Smith was found guilty by a jury of Conspiracy to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver a Controlled Substance, Manslaughter, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device in the May 2021 death of a Jacksonville woman.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Catherine Paige was found guilty by a jury of False Insurance Claims.

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

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Erica Newsome has pleaded guilty to First-Degree Murder in the 2017 killing of her daughter.