Because of the Juneteenth holiday, this report is for activityfromf June 23 to 29:
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
• Starla Pritchard report Xfinity cameras being stolen from her home. The suspect busted windows out of the home to obtain the cameras. Some video footage of the incident was able to be collected as evidence. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Matt Hinson investigated.
• Capt. Andy Bowman reported a chainsaw missing from St. Marks VFD. The chainsaw was last seen approximately one month ago. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Matt Hinson investigated.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
• Waviel Porter was arrested after struggling with officers on the side of the road. Porter was reportedly intoxicated and had been in the road as well as laying down on the road. As officers attempted to assist Porter, he became aggressive and then struck officers while resisting. Once arrested, Porter began kicking the cage area in the vehicle and would not comply as he was being seat belted in. Porter was arrested and charged with disorderly intoxication, battery on law enforcement, and resisting arrest. Deputy Arturo Cordoba investigated.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
• Jeremy McKinney was located at Azalea Park after a suspicious person call was received. McKinney allegedly stated, “Just take me to the crazy house” – then placed himself in the back of a patrol vehicle. McKinney handed the deputy a bag of cocaine when asked if he had anything on him. McKinney was arrested for possession of cocaine and taken to the Wakulla County Jail. Deputy Dustin Matthews investigated.
• Billy Goodson reported an unknown person entered his shed and removed two coolers and a pizza oven. A possible suspect has been identified in this case. Deputy Arturo Cordoba investigated.
MONDAY, JUNE 26
• Ruben Castro was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. Castro appeared to be intoxicated and he refused all sobriety test on the roadside. Castro was arrested for DUI and once at the jail he refused the breath test. Deputy Dustin Matthews investigated.
• Deputy Heather Will responded to the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office in reference to Karen Lindsey finding fraudulent charges on her credit card. Lindsey’s bank has been notified of the charges and this case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
• A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for faulty equipment. The driver, David Defibaugh, was discovered not to have a valid license. During the stop drug paraphernalia was discovered to be in his possession. The paraphernalia was collected and turned in for destruction. Defibaugh was issued a citation for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked. Deputy Zac Munroe investigated.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
• Deputy Don Newsome responded to Wakulla Springs Park in reference to FWC requesting assistance. Upon Deputy Newsome’s arrival on scene several individuals were encircling the FWC Officer, who had a subject on the ground and attempting to secure him in cuffs. Deputy Newsome gave Santana Ahrent several commands to back up, to no avail. Ahrent continued to ignore Deputy Newsome’s lawful command and was subsequently placed under arrest for obstruction of justice.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
• William Mackie reported finding what appeared to be crack cocaine in the woman’s bathroom as he was cleaning the facility. The crack was taken for destruction only. Deputy Arturo Cordoba investigated.
• An employee with Pigott Asphalt reported a check forged and cash for $4,572.77. The check was originally made to Southern Tire Mart but appeared to have been altered. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Dustin Matthews investigated.
Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.