Jury Finds Jaythan Gilder Guilty of Robbery and Grand Theft in Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Robbery
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (October 22, 2026) — State Attorney Monique Worrell announced today, that a jury has found Jaythan Gilder guilty of robbery and grand theft following a trial involving the theft of jewelry from the Tiffany & Co. store at Mall at Millenia in Orlando.
State Attorney Monique Worrell Addresses Verdict in Assault Case
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (October 7, 2026) — State Attorney Monique Worrell has announced the conviction of Steven Edwin Wiley and Cheryl Ann Pyle, who were found guilty of Assault (Evidencing Prejudice) for a July 2025 incident.
Father and Son Convicted in Classic Car Consignment Fraud Scheme
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (October 6, 2026) — State Attorney Monique Worrell has announced the convictions of Michael Dean Smith Jr. and Michael Dean Smith Sr. following a trial stemming from a fraud scheme involving their now-closed classic car consignment business.
Statement from State Attorney Monique Worrell On The Conviction of Doujon Griffiths
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (October 2, 2026) — On Thursday, October 1, 2026, an Orange County jury convicted Doujon Griffiths on all counts for the senseless murders of Massania Malcom and her 1-year-old daughter, Jordania, and for the shooting of Ms. Malcom’s boyfriend. When Griffiths had nowhere to go, Ms. Malcom and her boyfriend opened their home to him. He repaid that kindness with unspeakable violence and then left a baby to die.
Former Youth Mentor Sentenced to 45 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Child
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL (October 1, 2026) — This week, Scott Shaw was sentenced to 45 years in prison following his August conviction on several sex crimes against a child. A prison sentence of 45 years ensures that Scott Shaw will never again have access to children. He used trust and his standing in the community to gain access to a 15-year-old victim, and he was held accountable for those crimes.
Statement from State Attorney Monique Worrell following the guilty verdict in the Jaylen Edgar murder trial
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (August 24, 2026) — Today’s verdict represents accountability for a horrific act of violence that forever changed the lives of innocent victims, their families, and our entire community. My heart remains with the victims who lost their lives, those who survived, and every family member and loved one who has carried the pain of that night.
State Attorney Monique Worrell on the arrest of Raul Lionel Vazquez
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (August 12, 2026) — Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Daryl Alexander Hill, an innocent man who tragically lost his life while trying to help others. Mr. Hill’s death is a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the innocent lives that can be forever changed in an instant. Our office is committed to seeking justice for Mr. Hill and his family. We will prosecute this case based on the evidence, the facts, and the law, and we will continue working with our law enforcement partners as the case moves through the criminal legal system.
State Attorney Monique Worrell’s Statement Regarding the Tragic Murders in Volusia County
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (August 6, 2026) — Our hearts are with the families of the two young men whose lives were tragically taken. Their loved ones deserve answers, and our community deserves a juvenile justice system that works to prevent these senseless acts of violence before they occur instead of partisan political rhetoric and misinformation.
Jury Convicts Orlando Man of First-Degree Murder in Deadly 2024 Shooting
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (August 3, 2026) — A jury has found 70-year-old Jesse James Hill guilty of First-Degree Murder with a Firearm for the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Lionel Nelson Jr in March 2024.
State Attorney Monique Worrell Statement Regarding Case of Hassan Adeyemo
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (July 30, 2026) — The appointed attorney general’s statement is misleading, and it exploits a family’s tragedy in an effort to score political points.
