A defendant was recently sentenced for burning a victim’s hand and striking the victim with a belt in a Central Florida aggravated battery case.
In a Lake County courtroom, 36-year-old Jettzel Jomar Felix-Marcano was found guilty on all charges related to his 2022 arrest. He was convicted of Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm, Battery, Possession with the Intent to Sell, Manufacture or Deliver Cannabis, and Possession of Paraphernalia. He was sentenced to 12 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
On May 18, 2022, Deputy Sullivan responded to the Leesburg Police Department (LPD) for a previous battery that occurred within the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) jurisdiction. Officers from the LPD originally spoke with the victim, who entered their lobby to report that they had been continuously battered by Felix-Marcano.
When asked by Deputy Sullivan, the victim disclosed additional abuse by the defendant, from repeatedly beating them, to forcefully placing their hand on a burning stove and striking the victim with a belt. The victim further stated that they felt that today would consist of “Leave, stay or die.”
Due to the victim’s injuries observed by law enforcement, they were transported for medical treatment. Based on the victim’s statements and injuries that corroborated their story, officers responded to the house of Felix-Marcano for further investigation. Deputies made contact with the defendant and placed him into custody.
While on the scene, Deputy Caston found the belt described by the victim as being used by Felix-Marcano. The officer also discovered a large amount of cannabis on the kitchen counter of the home, along with various paraphernalia, which was collected and turned into evidence.
The State Attorney said the outcome of this Central Florida case stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of local law enforcement partners to protect and serve the citizens of their community. The State Attorney’s office thanked both Assistant State Attorney Gennady Gusak and Assistant State Attorney Mark Van Haasteren for prosecuting this case and Victim Advocate Ann Bass for helping the victim throughout the process.
