Probation

Carlos Nixon Jr. was sentenced following a bank robbery committed in Chesapeake. His punishment includes five years and two months in jail and six years of probation.

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shot a 17-year-old teen while serving a search warrant in Miami Beach. The teen emerged armed with a handgun, according to authorities, while the teen’s mother questioned the use of deadly force, stating he had been turning his life around. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

New York City is expanding its Commercial Driver’s License Training program to eligible New Yorkers on probation, offering opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals to restart their lives. The initiative is part of the Next Mile NYC program, announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

A 31-year-old man, Rishard Trivell Parsons, faces a new felony video voyeurism charge after secretly recording women in a restroom at Miami Dade College’s North Campus. Investigators found he used his cellphone to record victims without consent, and he was previously arrested in the same case on battery and voyeurism charges.

A man was given five years' deferred adjudication in June 2025 in connection with a fatal January 2025 shooting. He was previously out on bond following an arrest in a separate crime.

A Jefferson County man was sentenced to four years of probation after being convicted of third-degree assault for shooting a 17-year-old boy in the face, which he called an 'accident.' The incident occurred in 2024 when the teens entered private property to take homecoming photos, leading to a trial where prosecutors argued reckless assault while defense blamed the gun.

JCSU is entering Phase 2 of probation, which begins in July, as no new findings were discovered over the past year. The university's president expressed shock at the problems she encountered upon her arrival.

Wisconsin advocates argue the Department of Corrections is not adequately implementing a 2013 law (Act 196) requiring short-term sanctions for minor violations of community corrections terms to avoid jail. A new policy starting July 1 allows up to 90-day jail sentences for high-level violations, contradicting the law’s intent to minimize disruption to employment and family.

A Nashville man on probation is facing multiple charges after a police chase in Mt. Juliet, where he allegedly threw a stolen gun from his car. The incident occurred during a pursuit on Friday morning.

Rosie O’Donnell reunited with her daughter Chelsea in prison following years of family turmoil. Chelsea's probation was revoked in October.

The court plans to transfer pretrial work to probation but has not provided supporting data, according to a sheriff who claims flawed metrics are being used in the dispute with a pretrial diversion nonprofit.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Abhay Gupta in the San Diego area has been ordered to stop practicing after testing positive for alcohol while on probation. The article raises concerns about the potential impact on patients.

A Berkeley man was arrested and charged with murdering his girlfriend, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase. The victim, Vanessa Sanchez, was discovered dead in her apartment on May 30, with signs of trauma, after her boyfriend, Damarcus Jones, was seen entering the unit with her days earlier.

A Texas man, Connor Litka, was arrested for burglarizing the Fort Lauderdale home of OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain. During the arrest, he claimed false ownership and provided a false name, leading to charges including burglary and providing false identification. Litka was sentenced to probation and jail time, with some charges dismissed if probation is completed successfully.

Homestead police officer Henry Quintero pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor charges, including reckless driving and leaving the scene of a 2025 DUI hit-and-run crash. He was sentenced to two years of probation, a $1,000 fine, and a one-year license suspension. Quintero was relieved of duty without pay pending the case's outcome.

Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials and later bragged about the breach by posting victims' personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment. He was sentenced to probation for his actions.

An ex-Michigan coach has been sentenced to 18 months of probation. The sentencing follows legal proceedings related to the coach's actions.