Sheriff’s Report
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30
• Deputy Colton Sheridan conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for extremely loud music and a faulty brakew light. The driver was identified as Kaleb Adam who was found to not possess a valid driver’s license. Adam was placed under arrest and transported to the jail facility without incident.
• Deputy Andrea Farmer responded to the sheriff’s office in reference to the report of a theft. Michael Mongeon, the owner of a tree service, stated upon leaving a job he watched one of his employees hide a chain saw in the grass along the road. Mongeon originally thought the suspect was just rearranging the tool in the bed of the truck but realized after several days the saw was missing. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
• Batista Kilpatrick reported the theft of his firearm. Kilpatrick stated he last saw the weapon around Father’s Day of this year when he placed in his drawer. Kilpatrick went to get a new case for the weapon and discovered it gone. The weapon is a black Taurus 9mm with a black holster and an extra magazine valued at $350. The weapon was entered into NCIC/FCIC as stolen. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
SUNDAY, OCT. 2
• A business burglary was reported at The Corner Store, 2616 Crawfordville Hwy. Deputies were able to retrieve security footage of the break in, which was released the public. Two juveniles were arrested later in the day after a family member of one of the suspects saw the released information and called the sheriff’s office and identified the juvenile. Deputies were able to make contact with both suspects and place them under arrest.
TUESDAY, OCT. 4
• Nan Burton came to the sheriff’s office to report she had been scammed by an unknown person representing Duke Energy. She provided this person $300 in gift cards at the suspect’s request to pay fees with Duke Energy. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Ernesto Trujillo investigated.
• Melissa Spiers reported a suspect cashed two checks at Capital City Bank, one for $2,198.43 and the other for $1,994.60. Both checks were forged and altered documents. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Jake Scott investigated.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5
• While assisting Deputy Andrea Farmer with a disabled vehicle on Wakulla Arran Road. Deputy Arturo Cordoba made contact with Jason Miller, who was walking down the road and hitting mailboxes. Miller was extremely intoxicated and belligerent. When Deputy Cordoba approached Miller, he stated “I wanted to see if you were going to take me to 15 Oak Street?” Miller was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal mischief and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.
THURSDAY, OCT. 6
• Tommy Henderson reported his gate being damaged. Henderson stated his vehicle was being repossessed when the damaged occurred. Henderson stated his lock had been cut off and was missing and the automatic opener arm was damaged. Henderson estimated damages at approximately $405. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
• Deputy Arturo Cordoba responded to Ann Circle, in reference someone stealing items out of an RV. Upon arrival Deputy Cordoba made contact with James Hollis, who said he came home and was told by his mother someone had ransacked his RV. Hollis stated several electronics and other miscellaneous items were missing. James’ mother also identified a possible suspect. This case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation.