Making Justice a Reality
Former Putnam County School Resource Officer Convicted for Child Sexual Abuse
After a two-day trial this afternoon, a Putnam County jury found defendant Joshua Herren guilty of 16 felony counts: two counts of Sexual Battery of a Minor 12 to 18 years of age by Person in Custodial Authority, two counts of Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor, Offense Against Students by Authority Figure, eight counts of Promoting Sexual Performance by a Child, Transmission of Material Harmful to Minors by Electronic Device, Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device and Tampering in First-Degree Proceeding. Read More >>
Judge Sentences Guzman to Death for 1991 Daytona Beach Murder
At the conclusion of a hearing this afternoon, the Honorable Dawn Nichols sentenced defendant James Guzman to death for his murder conviction. Read More >>
Young Guns Defendant Convicted of First-Degree Murder
After a three-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found Young Guns defendant Zion Counts guilty as charged of First-Degree Murder (Firearm) and Possession of Firearm by Convicted In-State Felon. Read More >>
Judge Sentences Rivera to Death for the Murder of his Close Friend
At the conclusion of a hearing this afternoon, the Honorable Elizabeth Blackburn sentenced defendant Julio Rivera to death for his murder conviction. Read More >>
Crouthamel Convicted Again, Sentenced to an Additional 300 Years in Prison
After a one-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Christopher Crouthamel guilty as charged of 20 counts of Possession of Sexual Performance by a Child. Read More >>
Bryant Convicted in the Stabbing Death of Sanford Man
After a three-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Marvin Bryant guilty as charged of First-Degree Murder. Read More >>
Former Daycare Employee Convicted of Several Counts of Child Molestation
After a two-day trial this evening, a St. Johns County jury found defendant Anthony Guadalupe guilty of 13 counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation on a person less than 12 years of age, one count of Attempted Lewd and Lascivious Molestation and four counts of Committing Unnatural or Lascivious Act. Read More >>
Volusia County Defendant Convicted of Drug Trafficking
After a one-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Oscar Torres guilty as charged of Trafficking in Fentanyl (4 grams to 14 grams), Trafficking in Phenethylamines (10 - 200 grams), Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell and Possession of Paraphernalia. Read More >>
Volusia County Defendant Convicted of Shooting, Killing Girlfriend
After a two-day trial and only about 20 minutes of deliberation this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Chad Keene guilty as charged of Second-Degree Murder (Firearm) and Possession of Firearm by Convicted In-State Felon. Read More >>
Contractor Fraud Awareness Week 2024: The Different Types of Contractor Fraud
During Contractor Fraud Awareness Week and throughout the year, we want to make sure you are aware of current schemes and know how to protect yourself from falling victim. Read More >>