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 Quanavis Pender was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle, and Tampering with Evidence.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Kimberly Kessler (also known as Jennifer Sybert) was found guilty by a Nassau County jury of First-Degree Murder in the killing of Joleen Cummings.

tate Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Devin King and Jordan Daniels, both of Jacksonville, were arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on charges of Criminal Use of Personal Identification Information (30+ Victims).

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 the return by a Duval County grand jury today of indictments charging three defendants with First-Degree Murder.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Timothy Hinson was found guilty by a jury of Armed Burglary with Assault or Battery.

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 Alonzo Holmes was found guilty by a jury of Conspiracy to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver a Controlled Substance.

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.