Man Indicted for Murder at Kissimmee Lounge
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – On Wednesday, an Osceola County grand jury formally indicted Christopher Garrett, 31, for First Degree Murder (with a Firearm) for shooting and killing a man at a hookah lounge.
Major Fentanyl Trafficker Convicted, Facing 25 Year Sentence
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County jury found Jahkor Jackson, 29, guilty of Trafficking in 28 Grams or More of Fentanyl, Conspiracy/Traffic in Methamphetamines 28 – 200 Grams and two counts of Trafficking in Methamphetamines >200 Grams after police dismantled the drug operation he ran in his Orlando home.
Downtown Orlando Mass Shooting Suspect Charged as an Adult
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On Monday, the State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit announced the suspect arrested in the Nov. 1 mass shooting in downtown Orlando has been charged as an adult.
Jeremy Dewitte Sentenced to Nearly Seven Years for Sex Offender Violation
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – An Osceola County jury found Jeremy Dewitte, 44, guilty of Sex Offender Failure to Register (Motor Vehicle Information), which is a sexual offender violation after he neglected to register a vehicle with law enforcement.
Grand Jury Findings Highlight Systemic Issues Within Kissimmee Police Department
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – On Thursday, the Osceola County grand jury recommended an evaluation of Kissimmee Police Department’s current command staff and updates to KPD policies after finding the police department harbors a culture of silence where officer misconduct is not reported and accepted.
State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Announces New Hate Crimes Task Force with $1 Million Grant to Combat Hate Crimes
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit is proud to announce the establishment of a new Hate Crimes Task Force through a $1 million grant from the BJA Fiscal Year 2024 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program under the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, which will support the essential work we do.
Sarah Boone Found Guilty of Leaving Boyfriend to Suffocate to Death in Suitcase
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County jury found Sarah Boone, 47, guilty of Second Degree Murder after she zipped her boyfriend inside a suitcase and left him to suffocate and die.
Man Convicted of Murder After Argument at a Hotel
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County jury found Jackson Charles, 35, guilty of Second Degree Murder (with a Firearm) and Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon after he shot and killed a man in a hotel lobby in 2021.
Orange County Deputy Cleared After Officer-Involved Shooting During Traffic Stop
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County grand jury has cleared an Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy of any criminal wrongdoing in a March 2024 shooting.
Orange County Deputy Cleared in April Deputy-Involved Shooting
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County grand jury has cleared an Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy of any criminal wrongdoing in an April 2024 deputy-involved shooting.