This week, James Simmons entered a no-contest plea to Second-Degree Murder (Firearm) and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted In-State Felon, and was sentenced to life in prison. On July 9, 2021, Simmons was captured on video surveillance and seen by multiple witnesses lingering around a Daytona Beach apartmentContinue Reading
LEVY COUNTY, Fla. — Justin Bryant, 36, of Morriston, was sentenced to 40 years in the Florida Department of Corrections for a violent stabbing spree that left four people injured in a quiet neighborhood on May 30, 2024. Authorities say Bryant, under the influence of drugs, attacked four individuals inContinue Reading
A federal judge has sentenced Dustin Sean McCabe, the 50-year-old owner and captain of a scuba charter vessel, to 100 months in prison for seaman’s manslaughter, lying to the U.S. Coast Guard, and fraudulently obtaining federal pandemic relief funds. The sentence, which is above advisory guidelines, was handed down byContinue Reading
MIAMI, FL – A United Kingdom citizen has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Jack Edward Coles, 40, was also ordered by Chief U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga to serve 20 years of supervised release. According toContinue Reading
Marlow Level Allen, 46, of Panama City, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges including possession with intent to distribute cocaine, cocaine base, and marijuana, as well as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The charges were announced by John P. Heekin, United States AttorneyContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, FL — State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury has found Hakeem Robinson (a.k.a. Ksoo) and Leroy Whitaker (a.k.a. ATK Scotty) guilty of First-Degree Murder in connection with the January 2020 killing of Charles McCormick. Whitaker was also convicted of Burglary with Assault or Battery. WithContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Shannon McCarthy, 36, has been sentenced to 30 years in Florida State Prison after pleading guilty to Second-Degree Murder, Tampering with Evidence, and Written Threats to Kill or Do Bodily Injury in the death of her girlfriend, Heather Sheppard. The sentence was part of a negotiated pleaContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, FL — A Duval County jury has found George Oliver III guilty of Driving Under the Influence Causing Serious Bodily Injury, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced. The charge stems from a June 9, 2024, incident around 3 a.m. when Oliver, while speeding through a parking lot on Atlantic Boulevard,Continue Reading
NASSAU COUNTY, FL – State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Nassau County jury has found Dominic Alan Dimaio guilty of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Controlled Substance Paraphernalia. Dimaio now faces up to 30 years in Florida State Prison ifContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, FL — State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Duval County jury has found Ellis Marrero-Ramos guilty of Second-Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder in connection with an October 2023 drive-by shooting on Philips Highway. Marrero-Ramos now faces up to life in Florida State Prison. SentencingContinue Reading