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ORLANDO, Fla. – Tuesday was a pivotal moment for Orange and Osceola counties as State Attorney Monique H. Worrell marked her rightful return to office as chief prosecutor for the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (June 15, 2023) — State Attorney Monique H. Worrell invites members of the media to a news conference for the purpose to discuss a case that has garnered recent media interest in the community.
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (June 15, 2023) — State Attorney Monique H. Worrell invites members of the media to a news conference for the purpose to discuss a case that has garnered recent media interest in the community.
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.
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FL (June 12, 2023) — We were saddened and heartbroken to have heard about the shooting death of Ajike Owens. Today our prayers are with her family, especially her children, as she is laid to rest.
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.
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FL (May 3, 2023) — As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, the State Attorney’s office is releasing trial conviction data from the first quarter of 2023.
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FL (May 1, 2023) — On Monday, May 8, 2023, State Attorney Monique Worrell will host a full day summit on how to improve our violence prevention initiatives in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The day will culminate in a public discussion recapping the earlier sessions, hearing from the community about their concerns and priorities, and laying out the critical next steps elected officials must take to help reduce violence.