PRESS RELEASE: William Mark Colburn, Jr.
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that William Mark Colburn, Jr.was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Sell or Deliver in Case #2023CF010910NC and sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Donna Padar to six years in prison followed by two years of community control (Florida’s […]
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 battery against his girlfriend on […]
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 Manatee County Courthouse on June […]
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, 2026. The Honorable Judge Danielle […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilney Orozco De Leon
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today thatWilney Orozco De Leon has been convicted after jury trial of four counts of Sexual Battery Upon a Person Less than 18 Years of Age by a Person in Familial Authority. These crimes were committed between May 2022 and March 2023 and investigated by the North Port Police Department […]
PRESS RELEASE: Gerald Timmons
State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s Office announced today that Gerald Timmons was convicted after jury trial of Introduction of Pornography to a Minor and Luring or Enticing a Child. The crime was committed on or about April 29, 2025 and investigated by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children division. The trial was held at […]
PRESS RELEASE: Ronald Clark Willard
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Ronald Clark Willard was convicted after jury trial of Driving Under The Influence (Fourth Or Subsequent Violation); Driving While License Cancelled, Suspended Or Revoked (With Knowledge – Third Or Subsequent Offense) Based On Dui, Refusal, Death/ Serious Bodily Injury, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer; and Driving […]
PRESS RELEASE: Ulysses Pace
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Ulysses Lamont Pace was convicted after a jury trial of Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery. The crimes were committed on July 16, 2023, and investigated by the Sarasota Police Department. The trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse June 3-5, 2026. The crimes were […]
PRESS RELEASE: Mark Barcia
DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DUI MANSLAUGHTER OF UBER PASSENGER AND INJURING THREE OTHERS ON NEW YEAR’S EVE State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today, following a jury trial, Mark Barcia was sentenced to eighteen years in prison for DUI Manslaughter, DUI with Serious Bodily Injury and two counts of DUI with Personal […]
PRESS RELEASE: Leonard Allen Lafleur Jr.
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Leonard Allen Lafleur Jr. was convicted after jury trial of Attempted Murder In The First Degree With A Firearm. The crime was committed on October 14, 2023, and investigated by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The trial was held at the Manatee County Judicial Center on May 11, […]