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Nelson Launches Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
The year-long, community-led effort seeks to reduce recidivism rates and crime through better juvenile programs.
Prison Releasee Reoffender Found Guilty of Burglary
Akeen Kadoni Paul, 22, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Burglary to a Dwelling and Resisting An Officer Without Violence.
Law Enforcement, State Attorney Taking Storm-related Crimes Seriously
Local law enforcement and Fourth Circuit State Attorney’s Office enhance efforts to arrest, prosecute individuals who used Hurricane Irma to commit crimes of opportunity.
UPDATE: Office to reopen Thursday, Sept. 14
After days of closure, the office will resume operations Thursday.
Nelson’s First ‘Incoming Class’ Features 16 Prosecutors
The Fourth Circuit has added 16 new prosecutors who will handle misdemeanor crimes in County Court.
Jacksonville Man Found Guilty of Resisting an Officer with Violence
Chad Vaughn Moreland, 38, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Resisting an Officer with Violence.
Burroughs Found Guilty of Dealing in Stolen Property, False Verification
Timothy D. Burroughs, 34, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Dealing in Stolen Property and False Verification of Ownership on a Pawnbroker Transaction Form.
Jacksonville Man Convicted of 2015 Attempted Murder of Girlfriend
Joshua Council, 29, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Murder in the First Degree.
Ready for School: Supply Drive Helps More Than 60 Children
This week marked the start of school for many children in Northeast Florida — and the State Attorney’s Office ensured many kids began the year off right.
Veterans Treatment Court Receives National Honor
The Fourth Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court recently was named one of four national mentor courts by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.