Office of State Attorney
Alexcia Cox

15th Judicial Circuit
Serving the Citizens of Palm Beach County

Office of State Attorney
Alexcia Cox

15th Judicial Circuit
Serving the Citizens of Palm Beach County

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April 25, 2025

Prosecutors Announced Convictions in Felony Cases

The State Attorney’s Office announces the following four guilty verdicts in trials held this week:
• A 26-year-old man was convicted of second-degree murder with a firearm, in a case involving a 2021 shooting in Loxahatchee. Assistant State Attorneys Courtney Behar and Bethany Johnson prosecuted the case.
• A 49-year-old man was convicted of fraudulent use of personal identification information, $5,000 or more. Assistant State Attorneys Michael Rachel and Stacey Ibarra prosecuted the defendant, who admitted to being an unlicensed contractor.
• A 25-year-old man was convicted of the charge of felon in possession of a firearm, actual possession. Assistant State Attorneys Christy Rogers and Natalia Savchyk prosecuted the case. The jury also found the defendant is a Habitual Violent Felony Offender, meaning the court may impose an enhanced sentence.
• A 45-year-old man was convicted of the charge of felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition. Assistant State Attorneys Vanessa Arrieta and Jennifer Santos prosecuted the defendant.
Sentencing hearings are pending.

For further information contact:

Marc Freeman

mfreeman@sa15.org

(561) 355-7263

Main Office Location

401 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Main Number: 561-355-7100
Fax Number: 561-366-1800
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North County Office

3188 PGA Blvd.
Palm Bch Gardens, FL 33418
Main Number: 561-624-6630
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South County Office

200 W. Atlantic Ave., Ste 100
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Main Number: 561-274-1490
Fax Number: 561-274-1498

Belle Glade Office

38844 State Road 80
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Main Number: 561-996-4820
Fax Number: 561-992-1055

Criminal Justice Complex

3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Main Number: 561-688-4640
Fax Number: 561-688-4646