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JURY VERDICT: Lakeland man convicted of aggravated child abuse for beating 11-month-old
/in SAO10 Blog /by Kaitlyn PearsonShawn Tucci testified that he didn’t think it was important to call his girlfriend and tell her that her child was bleeding from his head. He claimed he fell with the baby, whose significant injuries included a bite mark, while Tucci walked away with no injuries. After about four hours of deliberation, a jury found […]
JURY VERDICT: Lakeland man convicted of lewd molestation receives three life sentences
/in SAO10 Blog /by Kaitlyn PearsonWhen Davey Lewis was confronted with the details of how he sexually abused an 11-year-old girl, he broke down crying and said he was sorry. After two hours of deliberation, jurors found Lewis guilty Wednesday of lewd molestation, sexual battery on a person less than 12, and attempted sexual battery on a person less than […]
JURY VERDICT: Auburndale man guilty of selling cocaine near church
/in SAO10 Blog /by Kaitlyn PearsonJonathan Green willingly told law enforcement he sells cocaine. “I know why you are here,” Green said, when officers showed up at his home in December. “I don’t have a job, and I’m selling drugs because I don’t have much money. After about 30 minutes of deliberation, a jury found Green guilty Tuesday of possession […]
JURY VERDICT: Auburndale man guilty of shooting into vehicle
/in SAO10 Blog /by Kaitlyn PearsonWhen Mark Childs saw his ex in a vehicle with a childhood friend, he confronted his friend, punched him through the driver’s window, and fired a handgun into the vehicle. Jurors deliberated just under two hours Tuesday before finding Childs guilty as charged of burglary with assault or battery, criminal mischief, shooting into an occupied […]
JURY VERDICT: Winter Haven man convicted of home-invasion murder
/in SAO10 Blog /by Kaitlyn PearsonTyler Macklin was at home on the phone with his friend when two men broke into his house, robbed him, and shot him in the head. After five hours of deliberation Friday, jurors found Joseph Gomes-Brandon guilty of first-degree murder, robbery with a firearm, burglary, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. He is facing life […]
JURY VERDICT: Davenport man convicted of lewd molestation
/in SAO10 Blog /by Kaitlyn PearsonWhen Daryl Penney’s victim asked that he stop touching her sexually, he responded, “I will try not to anymore.” On a controlled phone call with law enforcement, the 15-year-old girl reminded Penney she said “no” and “stop” on multiple occasions. The girl asked him why he continued to touch her after she told him not […]