In the News

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Johnathan Quiles guilty of two counts of First-Degree Murder and one count of Sexual Battery for the murder of his niece and her unborn child.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Clay County jury has found Jose Antonio Garcia guilty of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Christion Wynn pleaded guilty to one count of Sexual Battery prior to a jury trial.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Michael Keegan guilty of Capital Sexual Battery, Lewd or Lascivious Molestation, Battery, and two counts of Showing Obscene Materials to Minor.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that the Honorable Jeb Branham sentenced Nathan Rines to 31 years in Florida State Prison in accordance with a negotiated plea.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Alijah Gadson guilty of Attempted Manslaughter and Shooting Deadly Missiles.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Eric Sandefur guilty of Attempted First-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Brandon Smith guilty of First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Child Abuse for the death of a 2-year-old girl.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Ja’hairy Carroll guilty of two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Shanna Gardner was indicted by a Duval County grand jury and arrested on charges of First-Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder, Solicitation to Commit a Capital Felony, and Child Abuse. All the charges are related to the February 2022 murder of Gardner’s ex-husband, Jared Bridegan.