Sheriff’s Report
Activity reported for the week of July 29 to Aug. 4:
FRIDAY, JULY 29
• Christin Cook reported an unknown black male entered the gas station at Bloxham Cutoff and Highway 319, took a phone charger, then left the store passing the final point of sale failing to pay for the merchandise. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
• Robert Hancock reported someone came into his yard on Friday night and stole his 2021 Ninja motorcycle. Hancock stated a friend contacted him and advised the bike was located on McCallister Road. Officers located the stolen Ninja and with investigation it was determined James Mcintyre stole the bike and was in the process of attempting to get the bike running without the key. The bike was recovered and Mcintyre was arrested for grand theft. Deputy Dustin Matthews investigated.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
• A unknown male purchased a loaf of bread using the self-check-out at Walmart. He used his debit card and requested $100 in cash back. After receiving the cash and his receipt, he went to another register paying for the same loaf of bread with his debit card. When the cashier handed him his receipt, he switched receipts then told the cashier he was owed $100 in cash. The cashier failed to check the receipt to see which register it was issued from. The male was given another $100. A few minutes later a female entered the store and did the same thing as the male suspect. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Lt. Vickie Mitchell investigated.
MONDAY, AUG. 1
• Christian Bradley awoke and discovered his vehicle missing. The vehicle is described as a 2012 tan in Chevy Silverado Z71 bearing an Alabama tag. The vehicle was entered into NCIC/FCIC as stolen. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Edwin Grove investigated.
• Deputy Kory Smith responded to Destiny Lane, in reference to a suspicious person complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Smith made contact with Sandra Choc-Pec and Sonia Maribel. Choc-Pec said she noticed five black males walked up to her neighbor’s car and started rummaging through it. Sonia advised she had $250 stolen out of her work apron that was located in the floor board. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
TUESDAY, AUG. 2
• Cody Jones woke up and discovered his vehicle had been burglarized. Taken was a work phone and a Smith and Wesson handgun. Jones had the serial number in which the gun was entered into NCIC/FCIC as stolen. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Carla Skelly investigated.
• Deputy Colton Sheridan responded to Emmett Whaley Road in reference to a found firearm. Upon arrival Deputy Sheridan made contact with Amy Anderson, who said that while she was kayaking today on the Wakulla River, she found an old rusty revolver. Deputy Sheridan took possession of the pistol and placed it into Evidence.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3
• Ashley Yost reported her son’s phone being stolen while he was at Wakulla Springs. The phone was described as an iPhone 13. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
• Connie Stallings reported a Bank of America credit account opened in her name. Stallings advised she does not have a credit account with Bank of America. All of her personal information was used to open the account. Stallings advised she became aware of the account after she received an email from Bank of America updating her email preferences. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kyle Hanks investigated.
THURSDAY, AUG. 4
• Farrah Dugger reported an unknown person opened a Verizon phone account in the name of her company. She stated she was made aware of this account after she received a bill for $1,000. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy William Bennett investigated.
Please remember to always report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.