Sheriff’s Report
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
• Tyler Toles reported being in a verbal altercation with an unknown male at the Corner Store. The other party was identified as Michael Baze. Both parties stated the other was responsible for the altercation, it was verbal only, this report was written for information only. Lt. Brent Sanders investigated.
• While serving a trespassing warning, suspect Christopher Benton was run in the NCIC/FCIC system. An outstanding warrant was discovered and Benton was arrested. During the search of his person, methamphetamine was reportedly found. Benton was transported without further incident. Deputy Anthony Paul investigated.
• Heather Lane reported that someone was stealing her mail. Lane advised she went to her residence to pick up her mail which included her EBT card. Lane reported the suspect (a roommate) denied it was there, stating she returned her mail to the sender. Lane states she has since observed someone using her accounts. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
• Jeremy Hayes called stating his boat is docked near Lynn Circle. He stated he is having an ongoing issue with someone urinating on his boat. Hayes advised he set cameras a few days ago to catch the suspect. Hayes advised on this date the suspect returned and again urinated on his boat. Hayes was able to provide a description of the vehicle and a tag for the vehicle the suspect was driving. He was also able to provide a video of the suspect. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16
• Deputy Kory Smith was contacted by Stephen Smith, owner of Domino’s Pizza at 2615 Crawfordville Hwy. Smith advised he had been contacted by citizens stating cars with Domino’s toppers (signs) had been driving recklessly around the county. After further investigation the cars reported did not match any of his current drivers. Smith realized three of his Domino topper signs were missing. This case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Dylan Causseaux was conducting a stand-by for a child exchange, near Summer Lane. While on scene, Deputy Causseaux observed a white male subject asleep in the passenger’s side of a vehicle on scene. Deputy Causseaux observed what appeared to be a glass pipe sitting in the subject’s lap. Upon further investigation the subject was identified as Javier Calderon. Calderon was detained as part of the investigation. Deputy Causseaux allegedly located a small amount of cocaine in Calderon’s possession during the investigation. Calderon was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cocaine.
• Deputy Tiffany Spears conducted a traffic stop on a car for an inoperable brake light. Upon contact with the driver Matthew Willis, he was found to have a suspended driver’s license. During a search of Willis’s back pack a single .5 mg clonazepam was found. Willis was transported to the Wakulla County jail for possession without a prescription and driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLSR).
MONDAY, OCT. 17
• Deputy Heather Will conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. Heather Hart was the driver and sole occupant. During the stop it was learned that Hart’s driver’s license was not valid with multiple prior convictions for DWLSR. Hart was arrested for DWLSR and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.
THURSDAY, OCT. 20
• WCSO deputies along with units from Wakulla County Fire Rescue responded to Sonic because of a fire. An employee advised when they began to turn the equipment on at the start of shift, the building filled with smoke. The damage to the building is estimated at approximately $10,000. No foul play is suspected in the fire at this time.
• Leann Baker was arrested and charged with damaging a Tablet that was property of the Wakulla County Jail. Baker is a current inmate at the Wakulla County Jail.
• Jennifer Finch reported someone keyed her vehicle sometime during the hours of 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Damage is estimated at approximately $2,500. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Lt. Vicki Mitchell investigated.
• Deputies responded to the Stop N Save at 2984 Crawfordville Hwy. in reference to an alarm. Upon arrival deputies found the front door busted. Upon viewing video surveillance, it was determined a burglary had occurred. WCSO detectives and CSI responded to the scene to assist the investigation. The juvenile suspects have been identified and are in custody.
Please remember to always report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.