(Fifth Judicial Circuit, FL) The week of April 21-27, 2024, the Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit joined various organizations across the country to celebrate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. During National Crime Victims' Rights Week, we honored all those who have been affected by crime and recognized their courage and resilience.

(Marion County, FL) Following a trial process, in which 37-year-old Neely Raye Pesognellie Petrie-Blanchard represented herself in her murder trial of 50-year-old Christopher Hallett, jurors deliberated on Friday, April 19, 2024, for roughly 30 minutes before finding Petrie-Blanchard guilty of Murder in the First-Degree with a Firearm.

(Marion County, FL) Yesterday, April 18, 2024, 43-year-old Cordale Lamont Dempsey, who did not show up for court, was found guilty. Dempsey faced multiple counts, including Trafficking Fentanyl, Unlawful Use of a Two-way Communications Device, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Keeping or Maintaining a Structure of Place for Use or Sale of Controlled Substances.