In the News

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a jury unanimously recommended two death sentences for Thomas Bevel, who was previously found guilty of two counts of First-Degree Murder in the killing of 13-year-old Phillip Sims and Garrick Strickland in 2004.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Marco Stephens was found guilty by a jury of First-Degree Murder. He now faces a mandatory sentence of life in Florida State Prison.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Damon Hardy was found guilty by a jury of Aggravated Assault, Throwing Deadly Missiles, and Criminal Mischief.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Paul Simmons III was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Second-Degree Murder and Shooting or Throwing Deadly Missiles.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Darrell Thompson, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Second-Degree Murder and Battery (Domestic).

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces the return by a Nassau County grand jury today of an indictment charging Patrick McDowell with First-Degree Murder in the killing of Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Moyers.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Matthew Butler has pleaded guilty to two counts of Attempted Capital Sexual Battery.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Re’Quan Jackson, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted First-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that John Kite and Ashley Morgan, of Nassau County, were found guilty by a jury of Attempted Second-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Stephen Holzbacher, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, Armed Burglary, and Shooting Deadly Missiles.