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07/20/17: Statement on Offender O.J. Simpson

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – “We are aware of his potential relocation to Florida. Pursuant to the Interstate Commission on Adult Offender Supervision, if Nevada’s request meets all criteria, Florida must accept the transfer."…Read more.
07/20/17: Weekend Visitation Canceled at Wakulla Annex

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections announced the cancellation of weekend visitation at Wakulla Annex for Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23.…Read more.
07/17/17: Inmate Assaults Correctional Officer at Wakulla Annex

Wakulla, Fla. – On July 15, an inmate assaulted a correctional officer at Wakulla Annex. Inmate Maurice Dorcent (W30114) assaulted the officer at approximately 6:05 a.m. ET. Inmate Dorcent stabbed the officer in the back. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued.…Read more.
07/17/17: Governor Rick Scott Proclaims Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott proclaimed July 16-22, 2017, as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (proclamation attached). This week recognizes the Department’s Office of Community Corrections and the key role they play in the community by providing supervision and enforcement of court ordered services to offenders in Florida.…Read more.

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Cary Symes

1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. (ATTEMPT), wanted since:8/11/2014, last known location: Palm Beach County
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Byron Chancay-Escobar

Absconded from Osceola County on 12/21/12. Lewd and Lascivious Assault (victim 12-15) off 18+
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Eduard Galego

Absconded from Dade on 05/13/13. Convicted of sexual battery with a weapon or force
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Jean Saintil

Absconded from Dade 02/20/14. Convicted of Sexual Battery by Adult/victim less than 12 (attempt) 2 counts, Lewd and Lascivious Molest vic less than 12
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Walter Whittington

Absconded from Clay County 3/25/13. Convicted of Sexual Battery by Sex Battery by Adult/ victim less than 12 (attempted)
Captured
Donovan Allen

Absconded from Orange County 03/08/17. Kidnap, Assault or terrorize, Sex Bat/Injury not likely

Arrested by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, FL 4-27-17
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Hewart Bennett

Absconded from Broward County 08/18/05. Internet/F.S. 794, 800, 827
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Lavel Martin

Absconded from Hillsborough County 10/18/00. Adult sex with w/16-17 yr old
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Michael Desilva

Absconded from Dade County 03/08/12. Sex Batt/Minor, fam/cust auth (attempt)