November 30, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Sometimes, eyewitnesses to a crime are correct in their recollection of events and identification of perpetrators. But sometimes, eyewitnesses are mistaken in their recollections and identifications. Since the advent of DNA technology, 12 convicted Florida defendants have been later exonerated...
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Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies,
Violent Crimes
November 30, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Patricia Waggener of Clearwater faces several charges after Pinellas County sheriff’s deputies arrested her for driving under the influence with her children in the car. The 27-year-old Waggener was arrested at noon last Friday and charged with misdemeanor DUI and...
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November 29, 2010
by
K. McKinney
A Hillsborough circuit judge sentenced 18-year-old Yajaira Jimenez-Castillo to prison this week for killing Ramon Ramirez Arzola three years ago when she was just 15. Jimenez stabbed Ramirez 74 times. She will likely serve under three years in a correctional...
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Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies,
Violent Crimes
November 28, 2010
by
K. McKinney
A U.S. District Judge in Tampa dismissed a grand jury indictment against Cortnee Brantley last month, saying that facts alleged did not support the charge of failing to report a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. This week...
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Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies
November 27, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie receiver Mike Williams was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of driving under the influence. Williams was driving in east Hillsborough County, near U.S. 301 and Causeway Boulevard, allegedly speeding. He was pulled over for driving...
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November 26, 2010
by
K. McKinney
James Braley of Tampa was sentenced to spend a year on probation last week after being acquitted of DUI manslaughter but found guilty of midemeanor DUI with property damage. Six months of Braley’s probation will be spent on house arrest...
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November 23, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Ronald “Shine” Jiles of Zephyrhills was sentenced to life in prison last week for possessing crack cocaine with intent to distribute. Jiles pleaded guilty in Tampa’s federal court in September. According to court documents, in late 2009 and early 2010...
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Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Drug Crimes,
Felonies
November 22, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Clearwater police charged Vance Waggoner of Indian Rocks Beach was felony driving under the influence and reckless driving with property damage last week after Waggoner crashed his car into a building. Arrest reports indicate that Waggoner was convicted of DUI...
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Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies,
Vehicular Crimes
November 21, 2010
by
K. McKinney
A Fort Lauderdale jury acquitted former major league baseball player Jim Leyritz of DUI manslaughter last week. Leyritz had faced up to 15 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter, charges stemming from a 2007 crash that killed a 30-year-old...
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November 18, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Dona Joyner of Largo was charged with child neglect and driving under the influence with accident and injury, after a single car accident in October injured a two-year-old. Joyner was arrested Sunday after test results showed that her blood alcohol...
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Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies,
Vehicular Crimes
