State Attorney Worrell Announces New Narcotics Unit
ORLANDO, FL, November 14, 2021 — Under the leadership of State Attorney Monique H. Worrell, the State Attorney’s Office is proud to announce the development of a newly developed Narcotics Unit. The mission of the Narcotics Unit is to promote a fair and equitable administration of justice, while protecting public safety and preventing overdose deaths through the investigation and prosecution of high-level narcotics trafficking.
Sao9 Hosts Meet-and-greet For Inaugural Community Engagement Committee
ORLANDO, FL, November 12, 2021 — State Attorney Monique H. Worrell On Wednesday, November 10th, the Community Engagement Team at the State Attorney’s Office hosted a meet-and-greet for members of the inaugural Community Engagement Committee. State Attorney Monique H. Worrell believes that prosecutorial accountability requires systemic change and should start with empowering communities by putting the responsibility for oversight in the hands of the people.
State Attorney Monique Worrell’s Statement In Honor Of Veterans Day
ORLANDO, FL – The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit will be closed today, Thursday, November 11th, in observation of Veterans Day.
Public Notice Of Osceola County Investigative Bureau Meeting
ORLANDO, FL – The regular meeting of the Osceola County Investigative Bureau (OCIB) will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building (directly across from the Osceola County Courthouse), conference room 4727. The physical address is 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL.
The Office Of The State Attorney Offers Message Of Hope To Survivors Of Domestic Violence
ORLANDO, FL – As Domestic Violence Awareness Month concludes, State Attorney Monique Worrell offers a message of hope, while reaffirming her office’s commitment to advocating for those impacted by domestic violence across the ninth judicial circuit.
The Office Of The State Attorney Celebrates National Coming Out Day
ORLANDO, FL – The Office of the State Attorney would like to recognize National Coming Out Day. This day was inspired by a single march that took place on October 11th, 1987. On that special day, 500,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The march was such a huge success, it generated momentum that lasted for months. During this period, over one hundred LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals gathered outside Washington, DC, and decided to create a national day to celebrate coming out. This celebration began on the first anniversary of this historic march.
The Office Of The State Attorney Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention Month
ORLANDO, FL – Domestic Violence is a pattern of coercive behavior in which one partner attempts to control the other through threats of physical, sexual, verbal, financial, or psychological abuse. This controlling behavior may occur during the relationship or after one partner has attempted to end the relationship. Domestic Violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or forcing them to do something they do not want to do. Domestic Violence occurs across all relationships, regardless of race, gender/sexual identity, age, education, religion, or economic status.
Ninth Circuit State Attorney Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month
ORLANDO, FL – Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Ninth Circuit State Attorney Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month
ORLANDO, FL – There is an average of 123 suicides each day in the United States of America. It’s the tenth leading cause of death in America — second leading for ages 25-34, and third leading for ages 15-24. In order to create awareness and strengthen the fight against suicide, the entire month of September is Suicide Prevention Month.
State Attorney Monique H. Worrell’s Update On The Murder Arrest Of Kaylan Vega
ORLANDO, FL – In an effort to keep the community informed with the prior reporting of the arrest of Kaylan Vega for second-degree murder, we are providing an update. Today, the defense’s Motion for Automatic Release on Own Recognizance on behalf of Mr. Vega was granted.
