• Deputy Michelle Stripling responded to the Sheriff’s Office reference a fraud. Upon arrival contact was made with Jeralyn Lucking, who stated she was being scammed. An unknown caller was in the process of having Lucking go to her bank and withdraw a large sum of money. Lucking advised she had already provided the person with her bank account and routing number, along with Social Security number. Jeralyn was advised to go to her bank and close the account. She was also advised to contact all three credit report companies. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

• Sharon Marks reported that she had attended a football game at Wakulla High School and, after leaving the high school, noticed the back window of her car had been busted out. The vehicle had been parked at the tennis courts during the football game. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy William Bennett investigated.

SATURDAY, AUG. 27

• Deputy Jeremy Creel responded to Chippewa Road in reference to a truck tearing up the the road. Contact was made with both complainant and suspect. The suspect stated he was trying to get something unstuck and did not mean to tear up the road. The complainant stated the suspect intentionally pulled onto the road and dug the ruts. An attempt was made to contact Wakulla County Road and Bridge to have the damage repaired.

• Deputy Michelle Stripling, Lt. Ronald Mitchell and Sgt. Eddie Webb responded to Tanglewood Road in reference to an aggravated battery. The victim had traveled to the residence to retrieve some personal belongings after being evicted prior. An argument ensued and at some point, Darcie Glass shoved the victim who was pregnant. Upon deputies arrival the victim stated the suspect Glass had fled into the woods. Glass was located nearby and arrested. During the investigation it was discovered Glass also had slashed all four of the victim’s tires. The knife was located on scene and collected for evidence. Glass had also taken the victim’s phone and tossed it somewhere on the property. Glass was arrested and charged with aggravated battery (due to the victim being pregnant), criminal mischief, and theft.

SUNDAY, AUG. 28

• Faith Donley reported being struck by someone, while attending a party in the forest. A possible suspect was identified in this case. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Dustin Matthews investigated.

• The clerk at the Murphy’s gas station at Walmart reported a new model white Ford F150 drove off without paying for its fuel. It was reported that this vehicle has done the same thing in the past. The vehicle had no tag on it at the time of the thefts. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

TUESDAY, AUG. 30

• Deputy Andrea Farmer responded to a business on Crawfordville Highway in reference to a missing deposit. Upon arrival Deputy Farmer made contact with Macey Kirk, who advised she was notified by her bank that a deposit back on Aug. 11, 2022 was never received. Kirk was able to provide a possible suspect in this case. This case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31

• Sgt. Eddie Webb conducted a traffic stop on Spring Creek Highway. The driver was identified as Ashley Bowen, who reportedly had knowledge her driver’s license is suspended. A search of Bowen’s driving history showed Bowen to have a history of driving while suspended. Bowen was placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail. Upon conducting an inventory of the vehicle post-arrest, a substance believed to be methamphetamine was located. The substance was sent to FDLE for confirmation. Bowen is currently charged with Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR) and may face additional charges pending the results of the testing.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1

• Leann Baker called 911 16 times being verbally hostile towards Wakulla Communications. Deputy William Bennett was already investigating the theft of a scooter in which Baker was the suspect. Deputy Bennett attempted to take Baker into custody when she became violent. Deputy Bennett deployed his Taser striking her. Baker continued to resist and started a foot pursuit with Deputy Bennett. She ran into the Circle K at Woodville Highway and Bloxham Cutoff. Deputy Bennett was assisted by Capt. Dale Evans and was able to detain Baker and arrest her. She was checked out by EMS and transported to the Wakulla County Jail. Baker is being charged with theft, trespassing, misuse of 911, and obstruction of justice.