Sheriff’s Report

Activity reported for the week of Jan. 20 to 27:

FRIDAY, JAN. 20
• After a traffic stop for reckless driving, Vernon Rodgers was arrested for driving under the influence. Rodgers was observed driving a vehicle and unable to maintain a single lane. During the performance of field sobriety exercises Rodgers was noted to smell of alcohol and be unsteady on his feet. Rodgers was subsequently arrested for DUI and transported to the Wakulla County jail. Deputies Ernesto Trujillo and Todd Kent investigated.

SATURDAY, JAN. 21
• Celeste Hernandez reported damage to her mailbox and fence. Upon viewing video surveillance, a vehicle can be seen pulling into the driveway then backing out damaging the property in the process. Total damage is estimated at approximately $350. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
• William Shockly reported a kayak stolen from his camp site at Mack Landing along with a deck bag with various items. The Kayak is valued at approximately $1,500. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.

SUNDAY, JAN. 22
• David Deitz reported theft of an outboard motor and power tools from his shed. Deitz was unable to provide an exact timeframe for the burglary at the time of the interview. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Sgt. Mike Alexander investigated.

MONDAY, JAN. 23
• Alan Whitehead reported the theft of his gardening cart. Whitehead stated he last saw the cart on Friday, Jan. 20, under his carport. Whitehead valued the cart at approximately $400. Whitehead advised he simply wanted the incident to be documented with the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Jeremy Creel investigated.

TUESDAY, JAN. 24
• Deputies Edwin Grove and James Williams responded to North Florida Medical in Panacea in reference to a dog bite. The victim, had been at an address on Spruce Avenue when she was bitten several times on the arm. The victim declined EMS. The dog was taken by the Animal Control Office and put into quarantine to be evaluated.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25
• John Landrum reported finding a Bolt Arrow stuck in the siding of a finished new construction home which was recently built. The arrow was possibly shot from a crossbow. Digital images were taken of this incident and Landrum signed an Affidavit of Prosecution pending the discovery of further information in this incident. Deputy Dylan Causseaux investigated.
• The pastor of Wakulla United Methodist Church reported that the church was broken into. Damage was caused to a rear door window of the Church and the office was rummaged through. Crime Scene responded along with detectives to process the scene. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26
• Robert Haddock reported his residence at 55 Pam Drive was broken into on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The suspect, Shaun Haddock, had been arrested the evening before with some of the stolen property. A firearm that was in the suspect’s possession at the time of his arrest was found to belong to Robert Haddock. Shaun Haddock provided a statement confessing to the burglary and was subsequently arrested. Deputy Dylan Causseaux investigated.

Please remember to always report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.