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Sebring Dunkin Donuts Manager Convicted of Sexual Activity with a Minor

March 6, 2023/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie Owens

Bruce Torres, 42, wasted no time demanding nude photographs and sexual favors from the victim. Torres, the manager at Dunkin Donuts in Sebring, interviewed and hired the young (16 yoa) victim, taking advantage of her age and first job. After just a few weeks of employment, the victim reported the incidents to an adult and law enforcement was immediately contacted. DNA evidence was obtained during the investigation. Torres was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in Florida State Prison. He was designated a Sexual Offender. State Attorney Brian Haas thanks ASA Tatiana Dimitroff and the Lake Placid Police Department for their work on this case.

Update: Violent Felon Convicted and Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

February 16, 2023/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie Owens

Following his conviction of kidnapping and felony charges, London Sir Dangerous was sentenced to 40 years in Florida State Prison. The facts of the case were as follows: The defendant grabbed the victim’s car keys and entered into the vehicle with her. He began punching the passenger side window and windshield causing each one to crack. When the victim tried to leave, the defendant pulled out a box cutter and made threats that he would beat her up if she left. Fearing for her life, the victim pulled back into her apartment building. The defendant jumped out and got into the victim’s other vehicle and began following her. The defendant struck the victim’s vehicle several times; causing extensive damage before she was able to arrive at the Winter Haven Police Department. London Sir Dangerous has a violent criminal history. This lengthy prison sentence will protect our community for many years to come. State Attorney Brian Haas thanks Assistant State Attorney Conner Hilgenfeldt and the Winter Haven Police Department for their work on this case.

Two Attorney's and defendant, Cordell Williams in courtroom

Gang Related Murderer Convicted and Sentenced to Life in Prison

February 9, 2023/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie Owens

Cordell Williams was determined to improve his status in his gang. He thought that by executing 17-year-old, Joseph Malcolm White, just outside his home on Golfview Avenue in Bartow, he would strengthen his credibility within the gang. Williams lured the victim out of his apartment and shot him in the neck and left him to die. Williams not only took the life of his victim, but ruined his own life as well. This week, Williams was convicted for First Degree Murder and sentenced to Life in Prison. State Attorney Brian Haas thanks Assistant State Attorney Mark Levine, former Bartow Police Department Detective Cody Vaughn and the Bartow Police Department for their work on this case.

David, Meley and State Attorney Brian Haas

Employee of the Quarter Recognition 2022

January 30, 2023/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie Owens

State Attorney Brian Haas recognized eight individuals throughout the 2022 year for going above and beyond their day to day expectations. The State Attorney’s Office commends all their hard work and dedication.