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State Attorney’s Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit Releases 2022 Annual Report
The State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit is committed to transparency. Our 2022 Annual Report is available for your review.
Terrell Lewis Pleads Guilty to Murders, Sentenced to 50 Years
Lewis, 39, will serve 50 years for the April 2022 triple murder in Arlington; he will be sentenced on an unrelated road rage murder later this month.
Clay County Woman Found Guilty of Illegally Possessing Firearm
A Clay County jury found Jeanetta Merrwether guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. She is facing up to 15 years in prison.
Clay County Jury Finds Scott Guilty of Sexual Battery
A Clay County jury found Jesmeil Scott guilty of Sexual Battery. Scott is facing up to 15 years in prison for his crimes.
Walker Sentenced to Life for Attempted First-Degree Murder of his Wife
The Honorable Lindsay Tygart sentenced Austin Walker to two life sentences for the attempted murder of his wife.
Jury Finds Joiner and Mercado Guilty of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping
A Duval County jury found Trumaine Joiner and Francisco Mercado guilty of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping with a Firearm, and other crimes. They face up to life in prison.
Jury Finds Ponder Guilty of Written Threats to Kill
A Duval County jury found Jimmie Ponder guilty of Written Threats to Kill. In 2022, he sent texts, videos, and left voicemails threatening a woman.
Bentley-Russell Sentenced to 28 Years for Manslaughter
The Honorable Anthony Salem sentenced Cordell Bentley-Russell to 28 years for the death of his coworker on January 21, 2023.
Jury Finds Morales Guilty of Attempted Armed Robbery
A Duval County jury found Paul Morales guilty of Attempted Armed Robbery. Morales faces up to 30 years in prison.
Hernandez Sentenced to Two Life Sentences for Murder
The Honorable Anthony Salem sentenced Mike Hernandez for two counts of Second-Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.