In the News

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Clay County jury found Jesus Garcia guilty of Attempted Manslaughter by Act with a Firearm, Resisting an Officer without Violence, and Battery.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Shane Kizziah guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. With the verdict, Kizziah faces up to 15 years in Florida State Prison.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Kevin Williamson entered a guilty plea to one count of Felony Battery stemming from a May 16, 2022, altercation at an Arlington gas station.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Keith Keglar Jr. pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder and Unlicensed Carrying of a Concealed Firearm for the killing of Tevin Robinson.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Detrich Smith guilty of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County grand jury has returned an indictment charging one defendant with First-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces her nomination of Robyn Blank to the Jacksonville Ethics Commission, replacing Darcy Galnor whose term expires at the end of the year.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Keith Milton guilty of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Officer Without Violence to His or Her Person, and Possession of Less Than 20 Grams of Cannabis.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Antonio Youngblood guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

In the effort to better serve the community and crime victims, State Attorney Melissa Nelson is proud to announce the office’s selection of SPIDR Tech to create a modernized victim notification and survey system.