FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Teen convicted of Battery on Dozier School Staff

State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Jackson County Circuit Court, of Justin Daniel Caldwell, on a charge of Battery on Detention or Commitment Facility Staff.

A 3 males, 3 females jury deliberated about 45 minutes before finding Caldwell, WM, DOB: 2-5-1989, of 23175 Lincoln Street, Robertsdale, Alabama, guilty of the February 11, 2007, offense. Assistant State Attorney Jonna Bowman presented evidence that Caldwell elbowed, head-butted, and kicked a Department of Juvenile Justice employee while at Dozier School in Marianna. Several staff members had to assist the battered officer from the floor.

Sentencing is set for November 27, 2007. Caldwell faces a maximum of five years in prison.