OUR MISSION
The Twelfth Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney is committed to ensuring that our community is protected by pursuing vigorous and fair prosecution of criminal offenders, by seeking justice, safeguarding the innocent and advocating for the rights of all victims. We will seek truth and justice in a professional manner, while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Latest News
PRESS RELEASE: Kareem Abdul Crocker
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Kareem Abdul Crockerwas convicted of Tampering with a Witness and thirteen counts of Violation of Pretrial Release in Case #2026CF001688NC and sentenced to more than five years in prison. Crocker was on felony probation for a narcotics offense when he committed a domestic
PRESS RELEASE: Lachina Renea Cropes
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today thatLachina Renea Cropes was convicted after jury trial oftwo counts of False Imprisonment With A Weapon, and two counts of Battery. The crimes were committed on November 03, 2024 and were investigated by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The trial was held at the
PRESS RELEASE: Stancel Jeffery May
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Stancel Jeffrey Maywas convicted after a jury trial of Arson in the First Degree (Dwelling). The crimes were investigated by the Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations (BFAEI). The four-day trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse from June 29-July 2,
