State Attorney, 10th

Led by State Attorney Brian Haas. This office represents the people of the State of Florida in criminal prosecutions in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties.

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Members of SAO10, along with friends and family, participated in the Judd Jog this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who represented our office and contributed to a successful event.

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Sheriff Judd breaks down the timeline of a murder investigation that occurred on the night of March 26 in Bartow.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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State Attorney Brian Haas Announces Jury's Death Recommendation of Joseph Ables https://t.co/X32Kr5s4WQ

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State Attorney Brian Haas announces Collin Griffith has been indicted for First-Degree Murder.
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Polk County Man Who Fled to Atlanta after Crime Spree Convicted of First Degree Murder
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#SAO10 Youth Mock Trial Program
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Man Convicted and Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder and Attempted Murder
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Thank you to all Law Enforcement who serve and protect our communities.