Body in refuge is confirmed as missing Leon man
Staff Report
The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office sent out a press release last week confirming that the human remains found in the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge on Feb. 9 were positively identified as the missing individual Sean Reddish.
Reddish was reported missing out of Leon County in September 2022. The cause and manner of death for Reddish are still being investigated. So far the investigation has not revealed any evidence of foul play, and there is no indication of any further threat to the community at large.
Reddish was last seen at Rocky’s in Medart and his car was found on Spring Creek Highway. A search in September with dogs found nothing.
Last month, a hiker near the Cathedral of Palms in the refuge came across human remains.
The WCSO is handling the death investigation.
Sheriff’s Report
FRIDAY, FEB. 24
• Kirk Day reported two firearms were taken from his home. Day described both weapons as 22 caliber but was unable to provide any serial numbers. Day was able to provide a possible suspect in this case. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Dakota Haddock investigated.
• Alice Bradshaw reported the storm door on the front of her residence on Rehwinkel Road was broken. She said she left for work at 8 a.m. and when she returned around 6 p.m. she discovered her door shattered. Alice pointed out other damage that may have been done the same day as well. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Sgt Steven Parfitt investigated.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
• Brent Lawhon was observed operating a vehicle on Pinecrest Drive even though he did not possess a valid license. Further investigation revealed Lawhon’s license had been suspended since 2015. While conducting an inventory search of the vehicle a firearm and narcotics were found. Lawhon was found to be a convicted felon. Lawhon was placed under arrest and transported to the jail facility with out further incident. Deputy Dakota Haddock investigated.
• Deana Barwick was arrested after she failed to leave Dux bar, after repeated requests by staff. Deputy Edwin Grove responded and also requested Barwick to leave the establishment. Barwick failed to leave on her own and was taken into custody for trespass after warning.
SUNDAY, FEB. 26
• A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for faulty equipment. The driver and sole occupant was identified as Vonda Svendsen, who was discovered to have a suspended driver’s license with two prior convictions. Svendsen was placed under arrest and transported to the jail facility without incident. Deputy William Bennett investigated.
• Sabrina Brinkley reported a female suspect drove into her yard and almost hit her children. Brinkley stated she confronted the female and said, “You almost hit my kids” and the female replied, “Yep, I did.” Brinkley stated the female then proceeded to do donuts in her yard and left the area. Deputies attempted to locate the suspect but were unsuccessful in doing so. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Michelle Stripling investigated.
MONDAY, FEB. 27
• Jamie Pederson reported her Lifetime Tamarack Angler Kayak stolen. Pederson advised no one had permission to use the kayak and no one should have been on her property. The estimated value of the Kayak was $404.45. There are no known suspects at this time. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
TUESDAY, FEB. 28
• An unknown complainant found an Apple iPad 9th Generation tablet in the area of Arran Road. The iPad was dropped off in the front lobby of sheriff’s office with a note attached. The iPad was submitted into Property & Evidence section for safe keeping. Major Fredrick Johnson investigated.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
• A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for faulty equipment. The driver and sole occupant was identified as Joseph Brown, who was discovered to have 18 prior convictions for DWLSR. During a search of the car two small bags of cocaine were discovered. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to the jail. Deputy Anthony Paul investigated.
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