In the News

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.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Quanavis Pender was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle, and Tampering with Evidence.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Kimberly Kessler (also known as Jennifer Sybert) was found guilty by a Nassau County jury of First-Degree Murder in the killing of Joleen Cummings.

tate Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Devin King and Jordan Daniels, both of Jacksonville, were arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on charges of Criminal Use of Personal Identification Information (30+ Victims).

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

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Timothy Hinson was found guilty by a jury of Armed Burglary with Assault or Battery.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Alonzo Holmes was found guilty by a jury of Conspiracy to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver a Controlled Substance.

Chronicling a year filled with challenges and successes, the State Attorney’s Office is proud to present its 2020 Annual Report to the public.