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State Attorney Investigator honored as a 2023 Volusia County Officer of the Year nominee

State Attorney Investigator honored as a 2023 Volusia County Officer of the Year nominee

Congratulations to State Attorney Investigator Diego Besse, a 2023 Volusia County Officer of the Year nominee! Besse was honored Thursday night during Crime Stoppers Of Northeast Florida's annual award banquet at Daytona International Speedway. Read More >>

Flagler County Man Convicted of Murdering his Girlfriend

Flagler County Man Convicted of Murdering his Girlfriend

After a five-day trial this afternoon, a Flagler County jury found defendant Brenan Hill guilty as charged of Second Degree-Murder (Firearm), Aggravated Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury with a Firearm and Throwing Deadly Missile into Occupied Vehicle. Read More >>

Young Guns Defendant Convicted in Daytona Beach Murder

Young Guns Defendant Convicted in Daytona Beach Murder

After a three-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Shyheem Rainge guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Delinquent in Possession of Firearm. Read More >>

State Attorney's Office to close due to storm

State Attorney's Office to close due to storm

Due to Storm Idalia, the State Attorney's Office and all courts in the Seventh Judicial Circuit will close on Tuesday, August 29, at 3:00 p.m. Read More >>

Young Guns Defendant Convicted in DeLand Murder, Sentenced to Life Plus 15 Years

Young Guns Defendant Convicted in DeLand Murder, Sentenced to Life Plus 15 Years

DELAND – After a three-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Alonzo Harkness guilty as charged of Second-Degree Murder with a Firearm. Immediately following the verdict, the defendant entered an open plea to an additional count of Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon charge. Read More >>

St. Johns County Man Convicted in Child Sex Abuse Case

St. Johns County Man Convicted in Child Sex Abuse Case

ST. AUGUSTINE – After a one-day trial this afternoon, a St. Johns County jury found defendant Andrew Shepherd guilty as charged of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation by a person 18 years of age or older on a victim less than 12 years of age. Read More >>

Second Defendant Convicted in Daytona Beach First-Degree Murder Case

Second Defendant Convicted in Daytona Beach First-Degree Murder Case

DAYTONA BEACH – At the conclusion of a two-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Willie Walker guilty as charged of First-Degree Murder, Attempted Robbery with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by Convicted In-State Felon. Read More >>

Putnam County Man Convicted of Capital Sexual Battery

Putnam County Man Convicted of Capital Sexual Battery

PALATKA – After a four-day trial this afternoon, a Putnam County jury found defendant Adam Crenshaw guilty as charged of ten counts of child sex abuse: two counts of Capital Sexual Battery on person less than 12 years of age, three counts of Sexual Battery on person 12 to 18 years of age by person in familial or custodial authority, two counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation by a person 18 years of age or older on a victim less than 12, two counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation by a person 18 years of age or older on a victim 12 years of age to 16 years of age and Transmission of Harmful Material to minor. Read More >>

Daytona Beach man found guilty of Trafficking in Fentanyl, sentenced to 35 years

Daytona Beach man found guilty of Trafficking in Fentanyl, sentenced to 35 years

DAYTONA BEACH – At the conclusion of a two-day trial this afternoon, a Volusia County jury found defendant Arthur Preston Harris guilty as charged of Trafficking in Fentanyl, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, and four other misdemeanors.  Read More >>

Four Volusia County Defendants Indicted on Murder Charge

Four Volusia County Defendants Indicted on Murder Charge

DELAND – The Volusia County Grand Jury heard four different cases today. Read More >>

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