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Criminal Justice Reform and Policy in Florida

  The state of Florida has a complex and evolving penal system that is regularly subject to reforms and policy changes. The objective of these reforms is to promote a more effective, fair, and humane justice system. Analyzing these reforms provides insight into how they may influence the lives of prisoners, their families, as well as the work of researchers and law enforcement professionals. Summary of Recent and Ongoing Reforms in the Florida Penal System In recent years, Florida has implemented several criminal justice reform measures aimed at reducing prison populations, improving reentry outcomes, and ensuring fairer sentencing. Reforms have included the revision of mandatory minimum sentences, increased support for drug treatment programs, and expansion of eligibility for record expungement. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition of the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society.

DNA, genealogy help solve 1968 Rapid City rape, murder

In 1968, 60-year-old Gwen Miller was raped and strangled to death at her Rapid City home. Law enforcement conducted a thorough investigation at the time, dialed in on a suspect, but ultimately didn't have enough evidence to press charges. The case went cold.

Arrested 90 people on 280 charges

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Federal authorities teaming with police in the Richmond and Tri-Cities region arrested 90 people on 280 charges during a weeklong enforcement operation that targeted gang members, violent offenders and fugitives, the U.S. Marshals Service announced Thursday. “The goal was to take off the streets any gang member or suspected gang member that was wanted for anything,” said Kevin Connolly, a supervisory inspector with the U.S. Marshals Service and leader of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Crimes Against Children

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Officials from the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force focused on individuals who possessed, manufactured or distributed child pornography, or engaged in online enticement of children for sexual purposes, according to a Maryland State Police news release. They also investigated child prostitution and human trafficking, the release stated. Most of the Maryland arrests were made in relation to child pornography, said state police spokesperson Brenda Carl.

Police arrested 18-year-old Daniel Solorio

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David Corona, 27, was shot and killed near Church and Taylor avenues in Southeast Fresno. Fresno Police detectives say there was a possible argument at a nearby convenience store and Corona was followed by the suspects as he drove away. One suspect then opened fire, killing Corona. Fresno Police arrested 18-year-old Daniel Solorio and 24-year-old Jairo Madrigal, both of Lemoore. Investigators say the murder was gang-related. source

Cold case murders

Raymond Vannieuwenhoven has been jailed in lieu of bond after being charged with fatally shooting David Schuldes, 25, and Ellen Matheys, 24, in a park 80 miles north of Green Bay on July 9, 1976. He has also been charged with raping Matheys.