This morning in Lee County, Joshua Demaio Miller was sentenced to 30 years in prison, followed by 10 years of sex offender probation. He was also designated a Sexual Offender. He was convicted in July of Lewd or Lascivious Conduct with the defendant being 18 years of age or older, against a victim 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age. He was also convicted of three counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation, with the defendant being 18 years of age or older, against a victim 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age.
Assistant State Attorney Adam Sullivan prosecuted the case.
In February 2024, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a child who was molested by the defendant at a home in Lehigh Acres. The investigation revealed more than one incident of criminal conduct upon the victim.
Samantha Syoen – State Attorney’s Office Communications Director