February 2024 Blog Archive

Osceola County Man Convicted for Handcuffing, Robbing Couple in Home Invasion
Osceola County Man Convicted for Handcuffing, Robbing Couple in Home Invasion Thu, Feb 29, 2024 After a three-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Carmelo Cruz guilty of Burglary while Armed with a Firearm, two counts of False Imprisonment and Impersonate Officer/Public Employee. Read More

Nelson Indicted on Capital Murder in the Death of Her Teenage Son
Nelson Indicted on Capital Murder in the Death of Her Teenage Son Tue, Feb 20, 2024 The Volusia County Grand Jury heard the case of Talia Nelson today. The defendant is accused of neglecting, physically abusing and ultimately murdering her 14-year-old son on January 1, 2024. Read More

Young Guns Defendant Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Murder, Robbery
Young Guns Defendant Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Murder, Robbery Fri, Feb 16, 2024 During a hearing this afternoon, Young Guns Defendant Fredryonna Grimes was sentenced to 40 years in prison. She pled last month to Principal to First-Degree Murder and Principal to Robbery with a Firearm. Read More

Former Babysitter Convicted of Five Counts of Capital Sexual Battery
Former Babysitter Convicted of Five Counts of Capital Sexual Battery Thu, Feb 15, 2024 After a three-day trial this afternoon, a Flagler County jury found defendant Donald Andrew Sharp guilty as charged of four counts of Sexual Battery on person less than 12 years of age, Principal in First-Degree Sexual Battery on person less than 12 ... Read More

Putnam County Man Convicted on Manslaughter, Faces 30 Years in Prison
Putnam County Man Convicted on Manslaughter, Faces 30 Years in Prison Wed, Feb 14, 2024 After a two-day trial this afternoon, a Putnam County jury found defendant Michael Wojcik guilty as charged of Manslaughter with a Firearm. Read More

Volusia County Defendant Convicted of First-Degree Murder
Volusia County Defendant Convicted of First-Degree Murder Tue, Feb 13, 2024 After a two-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Michael Shaw guilty as charged of First-Degree Murder. Immediately following the verdict, the defendant was sentenced to life in prison for the crime. Read More