KEY WEST, FL — In a recent case, the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office announced that Patrick George Cummings, 56, has been adjudicated guilty and sentenced following the resolution of two related felony cases stemming from incidents in Key West involving theft from a residence and subsequent witness tampering.
On March 26, 2026, Cummings entered pleas resolving both cases before Circuit Judge Mark Jones. Cummings pleaded no contest to Grand Theft Over $750 and guilty as charged to Tampering with a Witness. He was adjudicated guilty on both offenses.
The charges arose from an October 12, 2025 incident at a residence on Seminary Street, where Cummings entered the victim’s bedroom without permission and stole a purse while the victim was asleep. The victim, who was also his landlord, had her purse taken containing personal identification, credit cards, and approximately $2,000 in cash. The stolen property was later recovered outside the residence, placed near a window adjacent to Cummings’ room.
After his arrest, Cummings violated court-ordered pretrial release conditions by contacting the victim multiple times despite a no-contact order. During those contacts, he attempted to offer money in exchange for the victim dropping the charges, resulting in the additional felony charge of tampering with a witness.
As part of his sentence, Cummings was ordered to serve 36 months of probation on both cases, to run concurrently. He must report to the Department of Corrections within 24 hours, have no contact with the victim, and remain outside of Monroe County while on probation. The Court further ordered restitution in the amount of $2,000 to the victim, along with court costs and fines totaling $1,676.00.
Assistant State Attorney Carter J. Reeves prosecuted both cases.
Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield stated, “This case reflects a serious breach of trust that escalated into direct interference with the justice process. Targeting a vulnerable victim and then attempting to influence the outcome through repeated contact and offers of money will be aggressively prosecuted. The sentence imposed ensures accountability, and any violation of probation will be met with a swift request for prison.”
MONROE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
The Office of the State Attorney for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, led by State Attorney Dennis W. Ward, is committed to upholding the law through ethical prosecution, collaboration with investigative partners, and the pursuit of justice for the citizens of Monroe County.
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