Sheriff’s Report
Because of training last week, Sheriff’s Report is not in this week’s paper. The feature should resume next week.
FRIDAY, NOV. 25
• Russell Wireman reported Eric Wireman on his property after being issued a trespass warning. A previously issued trespass warning requested by Wireman’s daughter was confirmed. The investigation revealed that after being issued a trespass warning Eric has been staying in the wooded area on the property. Wireman’s daughter refused prosecution and simply requested Eric be removed from the property. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
SATURDAY, NOV. 26
• Bryan Lalonde reported theft of an Amazon box from his mailbox. The box contained $70.96 in clothing. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
SUNDAY, NOV. 27
• An employee at the gas station at Spring Creek Highway and U.S. 98 reported someone driving off with the nozzle from the gas pumps. The nozzle was recovered. The estimated damage is approximately $750 to $1,500. A report was needed for insurance purposes. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
• Jamie Decker reported the tires on her vehicle being slashed while she was out of town. A possible suspect has been named. The tires were valued at approximately $260. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Tiffany Spears investigated.
• Glinda Morse reported being defrauded out of $205. Morse made a partial payment for items on Facebook. When she arrived at the address provided by the seller it was a vacant lot for sale. Morse continued to attempt contact with the seller, she was then provided another location to meet a family member who would give her an address after she paid the remaining balance. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
• Joshua Colman was stopped for speeding and failure to maintain a single lane. Colman refused field sobriety exercises. Based on the evidence available Colman was placed under arrest and transported without incident for DUI. Deputy Dustin Matthews investigated.
MONDAY, NOV. 28
• Deputy William Bennett responded to the sheriff’s office lobby for a reported fraud. Upon arrival the victim, who was very recently released from prison, advised he was turned down when he attempted to open an account at the bank. The victim advised someone had opened an account using his information while he was incarcerated. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
TUESDAY, NOV. 29
• Deputy William Bennett responded to a home on Peaceful Lane in reference to a theft. Contact was made with Blair Bull, who stated someone attempted to cash a paycheck belonging to her juvenile daughter. The paycheck was from working the fairgrounds and was $115. There is also a $40 check missing. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Heather Will responded to an address on Sycamore Trail. Contact was made with James Loperfido, who stated someone cut his Christmas tree lights damaging them. Total damage is approximately $70. Lopeerfido stated this is the second time it has happened. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Wade Wright responded to a home on Catawba Trail in reference a vehicle theft. Contact was made with Kodie Nix, who stated someone had taken her vehicle and refused to return it. Nix was able to provide a possible suspect in this case. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
THURSDAY, DEC. 1
• The pastor of the Greater Mount Trial Primitive Baptist Church reported an unknown person(s) in a white pick-up truck with a lowered backend was seen doing tire burn outs and “donuts” on the parking lot and grass area of the church, causing damage to the grass. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
• The pastor of Medart Assembly of God reported a catalytic converter was stolen from a church van which had been parked on the church lot in the past few weeks. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
Remember to always report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.