- March 19, 2025
On March 12, 2025, Michael Wayne Jennelle, 53, of Palm Coast, was found guilty on seven charges ranging from Sexual Battery to Lewd/ Lascivious molestation. The trial by jury was held at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Flagler County. Jennelle is being held at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility while he awaits sentencing.
The charges include Sexual Battery Victim Under 12, Lewd/Lascivious Molestation Victim Under 12, Lewd/Lascivious Exhibition Victim Under 16, Lewd/Lascivious Molestation Victim Under 12, Lewd/Lascivious Molestation Victim Under 12, Sexual Battery on a Person Under 12, and Lewd/ Lascivious Exhibition Victim Under 16.
“Our Major Case unit successfully brought this pervert to justice,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “I am confident the court will sentence him appropriately for taking a child’s innocence away. It is vital that we send a clear message that our community has zero tolerance for predators like Jennelle who prey on young children. We stand by and support the victim and their family as they work to recover.”
Under Florida law, Jennelle is facing life in prison.
