Author: Matt McCarthy
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Woman Killed in Fatal Shooting at Jacksonville Gas Station
A woman was shot and killed in the parking lot of a gas station on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Lakeshore area, next to Fairfax, early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The victim, who appeared to be in her 30’s, was shot outside of a black four-door sedan that was in the parking lot…
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Feds Sentence Miami Gang Member to Life in Prison for Murder in Aid of Racketeering
Geno St. Flerose, a member of the “Everybody Eats,” “EBE” gang of Miami, was sentenced to life in prison for multiple charges, including murder in aid of racketeering. According to a statement from the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, St. Flerose’s charges included murdering a man in aid of racketeering, assaulting…
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Florida Violent Crimes Report for April 2024
Feds Takeover Case Involving Carjacking in Winter Springs that Led to Women’s Death United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the filing of a complaint charging Jordanish Garcia-Torres (28, Orlando) with carjacking resulting in death. If convicted, Garcia Torres faces a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment. According to the complaint, on April 11,…
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Florida Crime News Roundup
Man Wanted for Attempted Murder Shot Dead by Orlando Police During Standoff Downtown Michael David Dennis, 29, was stopped by police shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday at South Orange Avenue and West Lucerne Circle. Dennis was wanted for shooting at his ex-girlfriend and was wanted in a warrant for arrest on charges of attempted murder…
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State Attorney Says Robert Burns Obstructed Investigation in Brevard County
Robert Burns, owner and publisher of “The Space Coast Rocket” a news and political commentary website, is accused of obstructing an investigation by State Attorney Phil Archer.State Attorney Phil Archer of the 18th Judicial Circuit filed charges against Burns last year following an incident on August 10 for tampering with a witness, a third-degree felony,…
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Former Police Officer Arrested For Online Enticement Of A Minor
Below is a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida regarding the arrest of a former police officer suspected of enticing a minor online. Jacksonville, FL –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint charging Josue Garriga III (34, Jacksonville) with online…
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Florida Postal Workers Indicted For Destroying Mail
US Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of indictments charging Austin Engler (26, St. Augustine) and Teron Haywood, Sr. (46, Jacksonville) with destruction or delay of mail by a United States Postal Service (USPS) employee. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, each suspect faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. …
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Winter Springs Man Charged With Armed Robbery Spree
Orlando, FL –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Marlon Leondre Lockhart (21, Winter Springs) with four counts of Hobbs Act robbery and four counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. If convicted on all counts, Lockhart faces a mandatory minimum penalty…
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Florida Crime News Update: April 2, 2024
Gun Trafficker Who Tried To Send Firearms To Drug Cartel Members In Mexico Sentenced To Over Thirteen Years In Prison Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Yuendry Rodriguez Hilario (29, Cleveland, OH) to 13 years and 4 months in federal prison for conspiring to traffic firearms, possessing firearms in furtherance…
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60 New Charges Filed Against Man Suspected of Kidnapping, Murdering 13-Year Old Girl
Earlier today, Kissimmee Police Department released the following statement regarding new charges filed against Stephan Sterns, the man suspected of kidnapping and murdering Madeline Soto. KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The State Attorney’s Office for the 9th Judicial Circuit has filed 60 new criminal charges against Stephan Sterns (DOB 04/25/1986), the man associated with the Madeline Soto case. Shortly…
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North Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Entice a Minor to Engage In Sexual Activity
Below is an official statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida regarding the guilty plea of a man who was charged with attempting a minor to engage in sexual activity. Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that William Rand Paige, Jr. (50, Fernandina Beach) has pleaded…
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Jacksonville Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Create And Distribute Animal Crush Videos
A Jacksonville woman faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute animal crush videos. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Nicole Danielle Devilbiss (35, Jacksonville) pled guilty to the crime on Thursday. Animal crushing is defined under federal criminal law as…