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: William Henry Caldwell IV
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that William Henry Caldwell IV was convicted after jury trial of Armed Trafficking In Phenethylamines; Possession Of Firearm During Commission Of Felony; and Possession Of A Firearm By A Convicted Felon. The crimes were committed on January 11, 2024 and investigated by the Florida
PRESS RELEASE: Nicholas Lavern Bassler Jr.
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Nicholas Lavern Bassler Jr was convicted after jury trial of Sexual Battery By Person 18 Years Of Age Or Older Upon A Child Less Than 12 Years Of Age; Use Of A Child In A Sexual Performance; and Possession Of Child Pornography. The
PRESS RELEASE: Trae Ward
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Trae Ward was sentenced to fifty (50) years in Florida State Prison for the Second Degree Murder of Reginald Graves. Graves and Ward were related through family. Ward’s sister was in in a romantic relationship with Graves and the two had a child
