Office Of The State Attorney
R.J. Larizza, 7th Judicial Circuit

Office Of The State Attorney
R.J. Larizza, 7th Judicial Circuit

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Press Release | June 26, 2025
During a hearing this morning, defendant Ralph Slone pleaded no contest to seven counts of Sexual Battery on victim less tha…
Press Release | June 25, 2025
After a two-day trial, a St. Johns County jury found defendant Thomas Patterson guilty as charged of Burglary while Armed wi…
Press Release | June 20, 2025
State Attorney R.J. Larizza filed the notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Defendant Dimeco Henderson this wee…
Press Release | June 4, 2025
After a two-day trial and only 17 minutes of deliberation, a Volusia County jury found defendant Shantell Adkins guilty as c…
Press Release | May 29, 2025
After a three-day trial, a Volusia County jury found defendant Odean Jack guilty as charged of Aggravated Battery with a Fir…

Latest News

Volusia County Defendant Sentenced to Prison in Deadly Triple Shooting

During a hearing this morning, defendant Walter Russell was sentenced to 50 years in prison. He pleaded no contest in March

State of Florida v. John Yural Hudson

After a three-day trial, a Putnam County jury found defendant John Hudson guilty as charged of three counts of Sexual Batter

St. Johns County Defendant Convicted of Soliciting a Child for Sex

After a two-day trial, a St. Johns County jury found defendant Joshua Blackwelder guilty as charged of Soliciting a Child or