FL Attorney General News Releases

State AGs Announce Consequences for Child Predators

Multiple State Attorneys General, including Florida AG James Uthmeier, announced significant actions against child predators. The announcement highlights the rearrest of Devon Huart and the sentencing of Michael Ambrosio, contributing to a record 1400 child predators taken down in a year.

State AGs Announce Takedown of Multi-County Retail Theft Ring

Ten State Attorneys General, led by Florida AG James Uthmeier, announced the arrest of seven individuals involved in a large-scale organized retail theft ring. The ring targeted beauty and fragrance products across multiple Florida counties, causing tens of thousands of dollars in losses to retailers between November 2024 and summer 2025.

State AGs Seize 525 Gambling Machines, $190k Proceeds

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the seizure of 525 illegal gambling machines and $190,000 in proceeds across 39 locations in a multi-county crackdown. This operation is part of a statewide initiative targeting illegal gaming operations, which are linked to organized crime.

AG Uthmeier Announces Arrest in Multi-County Organized Retail Theft Scheme

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Keith Wallis for a multi-county retail theft scheme. The scheme involved stealing trading cards from Target stores and selling them online, resulting in over $10,000 in losses for the retailer and nearly $40,000 in revenue for the suspect. Wallis faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted.

Florida AG Arrests Criminal, Reviews Biden Commutations

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Oscar Fowler, whose federal sentence was commuted by the Biden administration's autopen. The AG's office is reviewing all Biden autopen commutations affecting Florida to determine if state-level charges can be filed.

State AGs and State Attorney Sign Agreement to Combat Human Trafficking

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat human trafficking in South Florida. The agreement establishes a partnership between the Office of Statewide Prosecution and the State Attorney's Human Trafficking Task Force, allocating $1.5 million in operational funds.

State AG Launches Public Integrity Unit for Misuse of Public Funds

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a new Public Integrity Unit to investigate and prosecute corruption involving public funds and legislative appropriations. The unit will review funds distributed to nonprofits and NGOs from the past two fiscal years, focusing on potential bribery, embezzlement, and misuse of public money.

Florida AG Secures 21-Year Sentence for Crypto Criminal Targeting Seniors

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a 21.6-year prison sentence for Otiz Swinton Jr. for a crypto fraud scheme targeting seniors. This marks the longest incarceration for a cyber fraud case by the Office of Statewide Prosecution Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit since its founding in 2023.

AG Uthmeier Secures Convictions in Multi-Million Dollar Retail Theft Scheme

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of Robert and Jaclyn Dell for operating a multi-million dollar organized retail theft scheme. The scheme involved stealing power tools from The Home Depot under the guise of a drug addiction recovery center. The convictions were secured by the Office of Statewide Prosecution.

State AG Announces Gang Takedown and Drug Seizure

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a multi-circuit drug trafficking investigation targeting affiliates of the Valentine Bloods gang. The operation resulted in 51 arrests and the seizure of over 70 pounds of meth and 10 pounds of fentanyl.