State Attorney Monique Worrell Announces Jury Conviction in Orlando Road Rage Incident

Orlando, Fla. – An Orlando jury returned a conviction yesterday in a road rage incident of Second-Degree Murder and Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle stemming from an incident on East Colonial Drive in January 2024. The Defendant fired multiple shots at the victim after the victim allegedly cut him off in morning traffic. There were multiple vehicles in the area at the time of shooting. The sentencing date has yet to be determined.

State Attorney Monique Worrell’s Statement on the Cases Against Fredrick Howard

ORANGE COUNTY, FL (June 15, 2023) — On June 12, 2023, Fredrick Howard was arrested for Attempted Sexual Battery, Burglary of a Dwelling, False Imprisonment and Battery. The maximum prison sentence if Mr. Howard is convicted as charged is twenty-six years in the Department of Corrections. There have been several questions from the community regarding why Mr. Howard was not in custody at the time this offense was committed. Mr. Howard was arrested on May 4, 2023, and charged with carjacking.

State Attorney Monique H. Worrell Announces the Results of the Capital Case Review Panel’s Decision in the Pine Hills Tragedy

ORANGE COUNTY (May 12, 2023) — The case involving the shooting that claimed three lives in the Pine Hills community is one of too many tragedies in Central Florida. This senseless shooting has elicited significant interest from the community and across the nation regarding how this case will ultimately be resolved. In keeping with my commitment to transparency and because this is a case of great public importance, I will continue to provide updates on the status of this case.