Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Father Charged in Death of 1-Year-Old Son After Accidental Shooting
A Tallahassee father is facing charges over the death of his one-year-old son who was killed when he and his brother were playing with the gun in the back room of the apartment. Their father has since been charged with culpable negligence and improper storage of a firearm. The father told police that he… Read More »
14-Year-Old Facing Attempted Murder Charges in Tallahassee
Two minors have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left another person seriously injured. Officers responded to a call at the Grove Tallahassee Mobile Home Park at 10 pm on April 13. Witnesses told police that the victim was inside of a car when the 14-year-old defendant approached him with another youth… Read More »
Judge Dismisses Case Against Woman Who Left Her Daughter in a Hot Car for 6 Hours
A Florida judge has dismissed a case against a Tallahassee woman who left her child in a hot car for 6 hours during her work shift. Prosecutors had charged the woman with aggravated manslaughter charges in July of 2022. The boy was 11 months old at the time of his death. His mother worked… Read More »
Three Charged with Creating and Selling Forged Disability Placards
Three Tallahassee residents are facing charges of acquiring disability placards for the purpose of selling them to those without disabilities. The placards would allow them to park in spaces that are designated for those with disabilities. The three are believed to be part of a larger network of 11 individuals who sold over 700… Read More »
Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes Committed in Kansas, Florida
The Stuart Police Department recently arrested a man accused of child sex crimes in Florida and Kansas. Authorities say that the man published a manifesto and confessed his crimes to police. The charges implicate him in hundreds of sex crimes against children. The investigation remains ongoing as more charges could be filed. Police say… Read More »
DeSantis Suggests that Sex Crimes Against Children Should Result in Death Penalty
Ron DeSantis, in a bid to cement Florida as a law and order state, has proposed several tough-on-crime changes that include the death penalty for those accused of raping a child. Currently, Florida does have the death penalty, but it is only invoked for murder charges. DeSantis said that those who abuse children are… Read More »
Tallahassee Couple Sentenced to Prison for COVID Relief Fraud
A Tallahassee couple is facing federal prison time after pleading guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements to acquire funds that were set aside for COVID-19 pandemic relief. A 43-year-old man was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison and his wife received 24 months in federal prison on the charges…. Read More »
Teen Charged with Murder for Shooting Outside of McDonald’s
A teenager has been charged with murder for a shooting that occurred outside of McDonald’s. Initially, police were considering indications that it may have been a Stand Your Ground case. However, they have now charged the 16-year-old with second-degree murder. The teen is currently being held without bond at the Leon County Detention Facility…. Read More »
Tallahassee Man Convicted of Drug and Weapons Charges
A Tallahassee man has been convicted of drug and weapons charges after leading police on a chase. According to the arrest report, his vehicle was pulled over for speeding. The police officer saw the suspect looking at him through the rear-view mirror and felt that something was wrong. Instead of approaching the suspect, he… Read More »
Boater Faces Charges Over the Death of a Teenage Girl
A man is facing serious charges after a boating accident led to the death of a 17-year-old girl. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a boat carrying 14 people (twelve juveniles and two adults) capsized after it hit a channel marker. The ensuing accident ejected members of the boat into… Read More »
