Press Releases
Payne Convicted of Armed Sexual Battery in 1996 Cold Case
Terrence Keith Payne, 44, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Armed Sexual Battery.
Man Pleads Guilty to Two Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation
Tony Gerald Ellison, 52, of Jacksonville, pleaded guilty to two counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation.
Jackson Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Gang-Related Killing
Keith Dion Jackson, II, 27, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Second-Degree Murder.
Rojas Found Guilty of Attempted First-Degree Murder of JSO Detective
Kevin Ryan Rojas, 21, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted First-Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer and other charges.
Nassau County Man Found Guilty of Sale/Delivery of Oxycodone
Michael Keith Googins, 48, of Nassau County, was found guilty by a jury of Sale or Delivery of Oxycodone.
Reed Found Guilty on 3 Counts of Sexual Battery
Victor Vaughn Reed, 51, of Jacksonville, was found guilty by a jury of three counts of Sexual Battery.
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.
Nelson’s First ‘Incoming Class’ Features 16 Prosecutors
The Fourth Circuit has added 16 new prosecutors who will handle misdemeanor crimes in County Court.