In the News

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces the promotion of Assistant State Attorneys Mark Caliel and Adair Newman to chief assistant state attorneys, bringing close to 45 years of prosecutorial experience to the key leadership roles for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Ron Cason guilty of Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer. With the verdict, Cason faces up to 30 years in Florida State Prison.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces Tommy Leggett Jr. pleaded guilty during trial to Trafficking in Substituted Cathinones while Armed with a Firearm; Possession of More Than 20 Grams of Cannabis while Armed; Possession of a Controlled Substance Paraphernalia; and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Chief Assistant L.E. Hutton to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court bench to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Don Lester.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Randall Brown guilty of First-Degree Murder and Armed Burglary with Assault or Battery.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Clay County jury found Juventino Salinas Alvarado guilty of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle, and Shooting or Throwing Deadly Missiles.

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.