https://www.sao10.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SAO10-Seal.png24342434Jamie Owenshttps://www.sao10.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Office-of-the-State-Attorney-10th-Judicial-Circuit-Logo.pngJamie Owens2024-11-01 10:02:142024-11-01 10:02:14State Attorney Brian Haas Announces Jury’s Death Recommendation of Joseph Ables
Jevon Berrien, 19, was convicted by a Polk County Jury of First-Degree Murder, Attempted Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Attempted Murder in the First Degree. On June 7th, 2021, at Gordon Heights Park in Bartow, Berrien and his co-defendant Margus Johnson, 17, set up a drug deal with the victim and had no intention of paying for the drugs. When the victim arrived, Berrien and Johnson ambushed the driver and passenger, firing multiple gunshots killing the driver. The vehicle crashed into a chain link fence and playground equipment. State Attorney Brian Haas thanks Assistant State Attorney Michael Nutter and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for their work on this case.
https://www.sao10.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SAO10-Seal.png24342434Jamie Owenshttps://www.sao10.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Office-of-the-State-Attorney-10th-Judicial-Circuit-Logo.pngJamie Owens2024-10-15 15:39:052024-10-21 07:27:21Justice Served – Second Defendant, Jevon Berrien Convicted of First-Degree Murder
Congratulations to our newly sworn Assistant State Attorneys. We are thrilled to have them be a part of the #SAO10 team. We would like to welcome Nathan Lehman and Kayla Valle who were recently sworn in by State Attorney Brian Haas.
The State Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the 2024 Citizens Academy.
The six-week program will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday starting September 10th in the Bartow courthouse. The Academy gives residents in the 10th Circuit an opportunity to learn more about the criminal justice system. Citizens will hear from some of the top prosecutors in the circuit about how they develop cases then take them to trial.
Please fill out and complete the application below.
On June 19, 2024, Taiwan Blandin was convicted of First Degree Murder, Attempted Sexual Battery, Robbery, Arson, Animal Cruelty and other charges for his October 1, 2019 crime rampage that left an 80 year old Frostproof woman dead in her home.
Following the crime spree, a nationwide man hunt ensued, with Blandin finally being apprehended two weeks later in Atlanta.
Taiwan Blandin was sentenced to Life in Prison by Senior Circuit Judge Dennis Maloney.
State Attorney Brian Haas thanks the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Assistant State Attorney Ralph Guerra for their hard work and dedication in bringing Taiwan Blandin to justice.
https://www.sao10.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Taiwan-Blandin-mug-shot.png512414Jamie Owenshttps://www.sao10.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Office-of-the-State-Attorney-10th-Judicial-Circuit-Logo.pngJamie Owens2024-07-01 11:20:132024-07-01 11:20:13Polk County Man Who Fled to Atlanta after Crime Spree Convicted of First Degree Murder
The State Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for their Annual Youth Mock Trial.
The four-day program will take place June 17th through June 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow. This program gives students going in to the 11th and 12th grade an opportunity to work with prosecutors from the State Attorney’s Office and learn how a criminal case makes its way through the criminal justice system. Students will attend court hearings and study current cases to see how the law is applied.
Please fill out the application attached and submit to communications10@sao10.com or mail to the Polk County Courthouse. Deadline to apply is June 10th, 2024.
State Attorney Brian Haas Announces Jury’s Death Recommendation of Joseph Ables
/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie OwensJustice Served – Second Defendant, Jevon Berrien Convicted of First-Degree Murder
/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie OwensJevon Berrien, 19, was convicted by a Polk County Jury of First-Degree Murder, Attempted Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Attempted Murder in the First Degree. On June 7th, 2021, at Gordon Heights Park in Bartow, Berrien and his co-defendant Margus Johnson, 17, set up a drug deal with the victim and had no intention of paying for the drugs. When the victim arrived, Berrien and Johnson ambushed the driver and passenger, firing multiple gunshots killing the driver. The vehicle crashed into a chain link fence and playground equipment. State Attorney Brian Haas thanks Assistant State Attorney Michael Nutter and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for their work on this case.
Congratulations to our newly sworn Assistant State Attorneys. We are thrilled to have them be a part of the #SAO10 team. We would like to welcome Nathan Lehman and Kayla Valle who were recently sworn in by State Attorney Brian Haas.
State Attorney’s Office Accepting Applications for 2024 Citizens Academy
/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie OwensState Attorney Brian Haas
The State Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the 2024 Citizens Academy.
The six-week program will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday starting September 10th in the Bartow courthouse. The Academy gives residents in the 10th Circuit an opportunity to learn more about the criminal justice system. Citizens will hear from some of the top prosecutors in the circuit about how they develop cases then take them to trial.
Please fill out and complete the application below.
Citizens Academy Application 2024
Completed application should be emailed to communications10@sao10.com or returned to:
ATTN: Administration
The State Attorney’s Office
255 N Broadway Ave., Second Floor
Bartow, FL, 33831
Polk County Man Who Fled to Atlanta after Crime Spree Convicted of First Degree Murder
/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie OwensOn June 19, 2024, Taiwan Blandin was convicted of First Degree Murder, Attempted Sexual Battery, Robbery, Arson, Animal Cruelty and other charges for his October 1, 2019 crime rampage that left an 80 year old Frostproof woman dead in her home.
Following the crime spree, a nationwide man hunt ensued, with Blandin finally being apprehended two weeks later in Atlanta.
Taiwan Blandin was sentenced to Life in Prison by Senior Circuit Judge Dennis Maloney.
State Attorney Brian Haas thanks the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Assistant State Attorney Ralph Guerra for their hard work and dedication in bringing Taiwan Blandin to justice.
State Attorney’s Office Youth Mock Trial Program
/in SAO10 Blog /by Jamie OwensThe State Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for their Annual Youth Mock Trial.
The four-day program will take place June 17th through June 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow. This program gives students going in to the 11th and 12th grade an opportunity to work with prosecutors from the State Attorney’s Office and learn how a criminal case makes its way through the criminal justice system. Students will attend court hearings and study current cases to see how the law is applied.
Please fill out the application attached and submit to communications10@sao10.com or mail to the Polk County Courthouse. Deadline to apply is June 10th, 2024.
Mock Trial Flyer
Mock Trial Program_APPLICATION