Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit

Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit Official page for State Attorney Suzy Lopez, Office of the 13th Judicial Circuit

We are so excited to hold our first ever Justice in Action, a summer program for both undergraduate and law students to ...
06/23/2026

We are so excited to hold our first ever Justice in Action, a summer program for both undergraduate and law students to get an inside look at prosecution and public service law.

The afternoon started with an “Anatomy of a Case” led by Assistant State Attorney Chinwe Fossett. Students had the opportunity to take a deep dive into a real homicide case from investigation to prosecution. They also got to hear from a panel of attorneys discussing everything from law school to career paths and the life of a prosecutor.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today!

🚨Man Accused of Killing His Girlfriend Held with No Bond 🚨 Kyle Sanchez will be held behind bars without bond after a ju...
06/23/2026

🚨Man Accused of Killing His Girlfriend Held with No Bond 🚨

Kyle Sanchez will be held behind bars without bond after a judge granted our motion for pretrial detention. Assistant State Attorney Chinwe Fossett successfully argued that Sanchez remains a danger to the community after allegedly stabbing and killing his girlfriend, Amanda Roark, last week.

State Attorney Suzy Lopez was honored to attend the Our Heroes' Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the Tampa Police Bene...
06/23/2026

State Attorney Suzy Lopez was honored to attend the Our Heroes' Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the Tampa Police Benevolent Association - Tampa PBA. This tournament raises funds to benefit Tampa police officers lost or wounded in the line of duty and their families.

We also appreciated reconnecting with Cindy Roberts, whose husband, Tampa police officer Cpl. Mike Roberts, was killed in the line of duty in 2009. She has since become an incredible advocate for other spouses of fallen officers and works to raise awareness about the sacrifices families of law enforcement officers make every single day.

🌟Happy Retirement to Chief John Newman!🌟 State Attorney Suzy Lopez was proud to celebrate the retirement of John Newman,...
06/22/2026

🌟Happy Retirement to Chief John Newman!🌟

State Attorney Suzy Lopez was proud to celebrate the retirement of John Newman, Chief of School Security and Emergency Management for Hillsborough County Public Schools since 2014.

We thank him for his many years of commitment to public safety that have left a lasting impact on our schools and community.

⚖️Four Defendants in Julio Foolio Murder Case Sentenced to Life in Prison 🚨Defendants Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Dav...
06/22/2026

⚖️Four Defendants in Julio Foolio Murder Case Sentenced to Life in Prison 🚨

Defendants Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy, and Rashad Murphy will spend the rest of their lives in Florida State Prison. A judge sentenced them today after a jury found the men guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Charles Jones, a popular rapper known by his stage name Julio Foolio. The state sought the death penalty.

The defendants tracked to multiple locations before ambushing and killing him at a hotel near the University of South Florida. Assistant State Attorneys Scott Harmon, Michelle Doherty, and Anna Ismer successfully prosecuted this case.

Wellness and public safety go hand in hand. State Attorney Suzy Lopez was honored to speak at the Radiance of Wellness G...
06/22/2026

Wellness and public safety go hand in hand. State Attorney Suzy Lopez was honored to speak at the Radiance of Wellness Gala hosted by Enlightened Florida, where community leaders came together to celebrate the organizations and individuals helping people live healthier, stronger lives.

The State Attorney told the crowd that important work happens before a crime ever occurs. She spoke about the importance of mental health treatment, mentorship, prevention programs, and community partnerships that help people get the support they need before they enter the criminal justice system.

"The healthiest communities are the safest communities. When we invest in people, we invest in the future of Hillsborough County."

Thank you to Enlightened Florida for the invitation and for the work you do every day to strengthen our community.

🚨Sentenced to 25 Years for Attempted First-Degree Murder🚨A jury found Brandon Simmons guilty of trying to kill his roomm...
06/20/2026

🚨Sentenced to 25 Years for Attempted First-Degree Murder🚨

A jury found Brandon Simmons guilty of trying to kill his roommate in June 2024. Simmons was fighting with the victim over money when he decided to confront him by knocking on the victim's bedroom door armed with a gun.

When the victim opened his bedroom door, Simmons shot him, causing a fracture to his spine, broken ribs, and a perforated lung. He will spend 25 years in Florida State Prison.

Assistant State Attorneys Amber Turbeville and Jessica Reder successfully prosecuted this case.

🚨Guilty of First-Degree Murder🚨A jury found defendant Curtis Williams guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting deat...
06/19/2026

🚨Guilty of First-Degree Murder🚨

A jury found defendant Curtis Williams guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of another man outside the Tally Ho Bar and Lounge on 56th Street back in 2025. Witnesses testified that Williams was wearing a mask when he approached the victim standing by his vehicle in the bar’s parking lot. Jurors watched surveillance video where several shots of gunfire could be heard.
Witnesses told jurors that Williams met up with family members near the parking lot to change clothes before going to the hospital to be treated for his own gunshot wounds.

Williams faces a mandatory sentence of life in the Florida State Prison. Assistant State Attorneys Elyse Roenick and Patrick Murphy successfully prosecuted this case.

⭐ Juneteenth Block Party! ⭐State Attorney Suzy Lopez was proud to join neighbors, community leaders, and law enforcement...
06/19/2026

⭐ Juneteenth Block Party! ⭐

State Attorney Suzy Lopez was proud to join neighbors, community leaders, and law enforcement partners at the Juneteenth Summer Block Party hosted by the Tampa Police Department Black History Committee.

It was a great afternoon at Fair Oaks Park filled with families and great conversation. Thank you to everyone who came out to honor Juneteenth and celebrate what brings us together.

⚖Man Granted $100,00 Bond on First-Degree Murder Charges⚖A judge granted Marqui Newton a $100,000 bond at a pretrial det...
06/19/2026

⚖Man Granted $100,00 Bond on First-Degree Murder Charges⚖

A judge granted Marqui Newton a $100,000 bond at a pretrial detention hearing this week. Newton is accused of shooting and killing a 36-year-old man at the Del Rio Apartments in 2016. The case remained unsolved until recently.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office continued to pursue leads in the case over the last decade and additional DNA testing tied the defendant to this crime.

If Newton bonds out of jail, he will be on house arrest and required to wear a GPS monitor. An arraignment date has not yet been set.

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