In the News

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Daniel Wyche guilty of Trafficking Fentanyl, Resisting an Officer without Violence, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of more than Twenty Grams of Cannabis, Escape, and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has recommended death for Michael Jackson in the 2005 murder of Reggie and Carol Sumner.

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

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that the Honorable Don Lester sentenced Christopher Pledger to life in Florida State Prison for four counts of Sexual Battery.

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.