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State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces a Duval County jury found Anthony McBride, Jr. guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Kadeem Woodard pleaded guilty to separate cases of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Burglary to a Dwelling, and Possession with Intent to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver Cannabis within 1,000 Feet of a Park.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Christian Rollins guilty of Armed Burglary to a Dwelling with Battery.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County grand jury has returned indictments charging two defendants with First-Degree Murder.

Along with its law enforcement partners, the State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Circuit requests the public’s help to locate Cedric Griffin, who is charged with five counts of Grand Theft and has an outstanding warrant for Organized Fraud.

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.