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Man Convicted of Sexual Battery of a Child A Polk County jury found Robert Felts, 41, guilty of sexual battery of a minor. Felts faces life in prison when sentenced on June 22nd. State Attorney Brian Haas thanks ASA Joseph Spano and PCSO for their work on this case.

In honor of #NationalPoliceWeek, the State Attorney's Office would like to take a moment and thank all of our law enforcement agencies who serve and protect the community.

On April 25, 2020, O’Brien was driving under the influence of an illegal narcotic when he hit and killed the wheel-chair bound pedestrian victim. State Attorney Brian Haas thanks ASA Josephine Colon and FHP for their work on this case.

Assistant State Attorney Courtney Lenhart was honored with the prestigious “Judge Clifton M. Kelly Award” during the Highlands County Bar Association’s annual Law Day event, held on Thursday, April 29th, in Sebring, Florida.

Congratulations, Jessie Vega, on being named the Employee of the Quarter, and Bruno DeZayas on being named Assistant State Attorney of the Quarter. The State Attorney's Office commends all your hard work and dedication.

Congratulations Melody Hatfield on being named the Employee of the Quarter and Eric Ebbole being named Assistant State Attorney of the Quarter. The State Attorney's Office commends all your hard work and dedication.

State Attorney Brian Haas Announces Jury's Death Recommendation of Joseph Ables youtube.com/watch?v=ALCLRv…

State Attorney Brian Haas announces Collin Griffith has been indicted for First-Degree Murder. youtu.be/VM-ZPc60EzQ

Polk County Man Who Fled to Atlanta after Crime Spree Convicted of First Degree Murder sao10.com/polk-county-ma…

#SAO10 Youth Mock Trial Program sao10.com/state-attorney…

Man Convicted and Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder and Attempted Murder sao10.com/man-convicted-…

Thank you to all Law Enforcement who serve and protect our communities.

Former owner of Folsom Construction Management was recently found guilty by a Polk County Jury.

Jack Howard III,32,inappropriately touched multiple young girls who attended Howard Heartland Christian Academy in Sebring where Howard was the Physical Education Coach. ASA Courtney Lenhart obtained a 60-year FSP sentence for Howard from 10th Judicial Circuit Judge Angela Cowden