PRESS RELEASE: Zachary Richards
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Zachary Richards plead to the charges of DUI Manslaughter, DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury, and other related charges, and was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Thomas Krug to nine (9) years in Florida state prison, followed by six (6) years of probation. On March 30, 2021, Richards consumed […]
PRESS RELEASE: John Henry Chase
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that John Henry Chase was convicted after jury trial of Trafficking in Methamphetamine (28 grams or More). The crime was committed on January 3, 2023 and investigated by Sarasota Sheriff’s Office. The trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse on January 13, 2026. The crimes carry a maximum […]
PRESS RELEASE: Shawn David Conway
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Shawn David Conway was convicted after jury trial of Felony Driving Under the Influence – 4th or Subsequent Offense. The crime(s) was committed on July 28, 2024 and investigated by Sarasota Sheriff’s Office. The trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse on January 8, 2026. The crimes […]
PRESS RELEASE: Danielle Miller
DANIELLE MILLER SENTENCED TO SIXTEEN YEARS On Monday, Assistant State Attorney Andrew van Sickle announced that Danielle Miller was sentenced to a term of sixteen years by Circuit Court Judge Dana Moss. Danielle Miller previously pled guilty to thirty-eight counts of Fraudulently Using Personal Identification Information. The Court ordered that the sentence run consecutively to […]
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 Highway Patrol. The trial was […]
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 crimes were committed between April […]
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 together. On May 1, 2025, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Calvin Turner
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Calvin Deleon Turner was sentenced to 50 years in prison following convictions for two counts of Sexual Battery. The crimes were investigated by the Sarasota Police Department. The three-day trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse from September 24-26, 2025. The Honorable Judge Thomas Krug presided over […]
PRESS RELEASE: George H. Boyd
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that George H. Boyd was convicted of Aggravated Animal Cruelty in Case #2025CF002572NC after entering an open plea. The crime was committed on November 15, 2024 and investigated by Sarasota Police Department. The sentencing was held at the Sarasota County Circuit Courthouse on November 4, 2025. The crime carries […]
PRESS RELEASE: Damian Markist Anderson
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Damian Markist Anderson has been convicted of Manslaughter By Culpable Negligence With A Firearm and Possession Of Firearm By Minor. The crimes were committed on July 19, 2022, and investigated by Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The sentencing hearing was held at the Manatee County Judicial Center on November […]