FRIDAY, SEPT. 23
• Betty Brookes reported receiving death threats via Facebook messenger. Her account was taken over by hackers and when she contacted the unknown persons the threats were sent. The suspect also attempted to get copies of Brooks ID information sent to themselves. This case has been sent to detectives. Deputy Ernesto Trujillo responded.
• Deputy Jeremy Creel responded to Taylor Street reference a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival contact was made with James “Daniel” Barwick who advised someone had taken his vehicle earlier in the day without permission. Barwick was able to provide a possible suspect in this case. He signed an affidavit for prosecution and the vehicle has been entered into FCIC/NCIC as stolen. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Dakota Haddock conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle for speeding. The driver, Walter Miller, was also found to have a a suspended license. Miller allegedly tossed a small black bag under his motorcycle in an attempt to conceal it from Deputy Haddock. Located in the bag was a glass smoking pipe and 0.8 gram of methamphetamine. Miller was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLSR), possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstruction of justice. Miller was transported to the Wakulla County Jail without incident.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
• WCSO Deputies along with the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Wildlife Commission Officers, Wakulla County Fire Rescue members, and multiple K9 teams from the Florida Department of Corrections spent several hours searching for a missing juvenile in Panacea. The juvenile was eventually located safe and unharmed and returned to his family.
• Danielle Dailey called 911 in reference to a vehicle burglary in progress. It was reported that two subjects, one with an orange hoodie and a backpack and one with dark pants, was entering vehicles. Upon arrival, units searched the area. Two juveniles were located, neither had a shirt on at the time. A backpack was located on the side of the road in the same area. Both juveniles denied ownership of the backpack. A work identification card was in the back belonging to Jared Waters. Contact was made with Waters who stated his identification was in his vehicle with his backpack. The recovered backpack did not belong to Waters. As Waters searched his vehicle it was determined that his backpack was also missing. Waters had an air tag in his backpack which assisted in locating it in the wood line where the juveniles had been. The juveniles were identified and turned over to their parents. This case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Jake Scott investigated.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25
• Cliff Brown reported finding his 1995 Toyota Tacoma in flames. Cliff advised he had been towing boats for a friend as she prepared for the upcoming storm. On his way home he smelled what he believed to be burning rubber but didn’t think anything of it. Brown parked his truck in the front yard walking to the back yard to assist his friend. Minutes later they heard loud noises (windows busting). When he walked to the front yard his truck was fully engulfed. No foul play is suspected. The truck was a total loss. Deputy Jake Scott investigated.
• Sgt. Eddie Webb and Deputy Jake Scott conducted a traffic stop on Songbird Avenue. The driver, Ashley Bowman, was arrested for DWLSR with knowledge. After completing an inventory of the vehicle marijuana was also located. Bowman was transported to the Wakulla County jail with further incident.
MONDAY, SEPT. 26
• Deputies responded to the Medart Rec Park in reference to the report of a fight. Upon arrival a 13-year-old male was found with a bloody and possibly broken nose. He was transported by Emergency Medical Services. Deputies got sworn affidavits from two juveniles involved in the fight and a witness. The injured juvenile refused to give a statement aside from saying, “I’m not a snitch.” This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Sgt. Steven Parfitt investigated.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29
• Deputy Heather Will stopped conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Ryan Ross, after he was observed driving with a headlight out. Upon contact with Ross, it was also observed that he had marijuana and liquid THC in the car. Ross was arrested and transported to the Wakulla County Jail without incident.