CONVICTED FELON RECEIVES PRISON TIME FOR PRIOR FELONY CHARGES AND INTIMIDATING WITNESS
(Hernando County, FL) Just hours ago, 38-year-old Michael Steven Pollard Jr. was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Merritt Jr. to five years in the Florida Department of Corrections for his 2023 arrest, as well as new charges brought against him earlier today.
FOSTER RECEIVES 13 YEARS FOR FENTANYL AND BATTERY
(Marion County, FL) In the Honorable Judge Herndon’s courtroom earlier this morning, 25-year-old Jordan Lil’Chris Foster pleaded guilty to charges for his 2022 arrests for burglary and trafficking illicit narcotics. He was adjudicated guilty on both cases and sentenced to 13 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
BURNETT SENTENCED TO TWENTY YEARS FOR TRAFFICKING FENTANYL
(Citrus County, FL) Today, in a brief court appearance, 27-year-old Aljuwan Malik Burnett was sentenced on charges brought against him from his 2023 arrest. As a result of his plea, Burnett was sentenced to a mandatory minimum of 20 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
LAKE COUNTY MAN FOUND GUILTY OF 2021 SEXUAL BATTERY OF A CHILD
(Lake County, FL) Last week, a Lake County jury found 60-year-old Hezekiah Benjamin Jr. guilty on one count of Sexual Battery of a Victim under 18, and two counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation of a Child Under 16. While this case is his first conviction in Florida, Benjamin’s prior out-of-state history details other instances of child exploitation.
MARACEK FOUND GUILTY OF BATTERY ON LEO AND LEO K9
(Citrus County, FL) After a thorough judicial process this week, 50-year-old Robert Joe Maracek has been found guilty on all charges related to a lengthy pursuit by law enforcement back in 2021. The verdict follows extensive investigation and prosecution efforts by law enforcement and the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.
STATE ATTORNEY OFFICE’S EXPANDED ANIMAL TASK FORCE SERVES AS A FORCE MULTIPLIER OF JUSTICE
(MARION COUNTY, Fla.) In a landmark collaboration aimed at combating animal cruelty and enhancing animal welfare, the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office announces the Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office is joining its Animal Cruelty Task Force. This strategic alliance represents a significant step forward in ensuring the protection and advocacy of animals within our communities.
KENNEDY FOUND GUILTY AND SENTENCED FOR SEX BATTERY OF CHILD
(Lake County, FL) Yesterday, February 13, 2024, in a Lake County courtroom, jurors found 35-year-old Johnny Lee Kennedy guilty of two counts of Sexual Battery upon a Person under Twelve Years of Age and one count of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Child.
COX FOUND GUILTY OF SECOND-DEGREE MURDER IN 2022 CASE
(Marion County, FL) The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office announces a significant development in the case involving the shooting incident at a local store on March 25, 2022.
FATHER AND SON SENTENCED TO LIFE AND 20 YEARS RESPECTIVELY FOR KIDNAPPING CASE
(Citrus County, FL) In a recent case handled by the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, 32-year-old Eric William Johnson was sentenced to 20 years in the Florida Department of Corrections after pleading guilty for his involvement in a series of alarming and criminal actions that transpired, including kidnapping, burglary of a dwelling with a deadly weapon, and impersonating a law enforcement officer.
HERNANDO COUNTY MAN FOUND GUILTY OF CHILD SEX OFFENSE CHARGES
(Hernando County, FL) Yesterday, a jury found 42-year-old Christian Bert Fischer guilty of Traveling to Meet a Minor.