Activity reported for the week of March 24 to 30:
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
• Emily Giddens reported William Porter broke her cell phone. Giddens stated Porter believed she was taking his picture while smoking drugs. Giddens stated Porter grabbed the phone and bent it until the phone broke. Contact was made with Porter who stated he accidently stepped on the phone while exiting the residence. Due to conflicting statements on how the phone was damaged, a report was written for informational purposes. Deputy Dakota Haddock investigated.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
• Ryan Conner called to report he found an unexploded ordinance in the forest near Lost Creek. Lt. Steve Smith responded and determined the device to a 105mm round from around World War II. The scene was turned over to the Fire Marshal and the ordinance was disposed of.
• Deputy Stripling responded to 364 Floyd Gray Road in reference to the report of criminal mischief. The complainant stated someone drove into her yard and did donuts. She pointed out damage on the rear of her car that might have been caused by flying debris. S
SUNDAY, MARCH 26
• Deputy Grove responded to 1584 Old Woodville Road in reference to the report of someone disturbing a church service. Upon arrival Donna Noltee advised, she and her long-time friend John Reinhart had an argument at the church. Noltee said she asked Reinhart to return the phone she let him use. After an extensive investigation, Reinhart was arrested for theft.
• Deputy Don Newsome responded to Hunters Trace in reference to the theft of two dirt bikes. The victim reported his KTM-300 and Honda 150cc motorcycles were taken of shed between March 24 and March 26. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Dakota Haddock conducted a traffic stop on Spring Creek Highway for faulty equipment. Deputy Haddock determined the driver to have a suspended license and the driver was placed under arrest. During an inventory of the vehicle for tow, a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia was seized for destruction.
MONDAY, MARCH 27
• Joshua Engle reported being in an altercation at the Stop & Save at 1497 Bloxham Cutoff. Engle advised while getting petitions signed by patrons coming into the store, a unknown white male approached him and started punching him in his face. An additional white male exited the vehicle and appeared to be headed towards him and the unknown subject. Seeing this, Engle attempted to defend himself using a machete from his backpack. The two male subjects left the scene prior to deputies arriving. Video footage of this incident is available and has been obtained by investigators. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
• Deputy Arturo Cordoba responded to 2160 Crawfordville Hwy., in reference to a theft complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Cordoba made contact with Gene Ricks, who advised someone went into his truck and stole a pouch containing his medication and some cash. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Sgt. Ronald Mitchell responded to Windsong Circle in reference to a stolen firearm complaint. Upon arrival Sgt. Mitchell made contact with John Jay, who advised he had misplaced his Glock 19 and now believes someone might have stolen it. Jay advised it has been 3 weeks since he had last seen the firearm. The firearm was entered into NCIC/FCIC as stolen. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Kendrick Gavin conducted a traffic stop at Coastal Hwy. and Hwy. 319. The driver, Denny Davidson, did not have a valid driver’s license. Davidson had one prior charge of driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLSR). Davidson was arrested and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
• Deputy Heather Will responded to the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a theft. Upon arrival Deputy Will made contact with Helen Reese, who stated part of her water pump from her new construction home was stolen. Helen stated she obtained images of the unknown suspect and provided them for evidence. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Michelle Stripling responded to Bream Fountain Road in reference to a report of a battery. The victim reported being dragged out of a vehicle by her neck. The suspect, Francis Chmielewski left the scene prior to Deputy Stripling’s arrival. He was located by Deputy Jake Scott near St. Marks and placed under arrest for battery.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
• Deputy Todd Kent conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for faulty equipment. The driver and sole occupant was identified as Tony Roberts. Further investigation revealed Roberts did not possess a valid driver’s license. Roberts was placed under arrest and transported to the jail.
• A subject identified as Brandon Dawson was discovered attempting to pass a worthless check at a local bank. Dawson was located in the lobby of the bank by deputies. Dawson was taken into custody and transported to the jail. Deputy William Bennet and James Williams investigated.
• Deputies responded to Dux in reference to a physical altercation. Upon arrival deputies made contact with David Michael Gibson in the parking lot. Gibson was highly intoxicated and belligerent. The bartender completed a sworn affidavit stating Gibson refused to leave when asked to do so. She said when the bouncer tried to force Gibson out the door he resisted. Gibson was subsequently arrested for Disorderly Intoxication.
Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.