Sheriff’s Report

This report is for activity Aug. 4 to 10:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4


• Kayde Taylor was arrested for stealing cash while working as a front-line cashier for Winn-Dixie, during the month of July. An investigation revealed that Taylor allegedly stole several hundred dollars during multiple incidents. Deputy Arturo Cordoba investigated.
• Ralph Pigott reported multiple addresses which he is constructing were damaged in the past several days. The total damage valued at the homes is over $5,000. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy James Williams investigated.
• Chad Allen Downer reported his 2002 Ford Mustang GT catching on fire. Upon deputies arrival, the vehicle was fully engulfed. Wakulla County Fire Rescue arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The vehicle’s value was estimated at $5,000.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

• Deputies patrolled the area of Sky Box Liquors throughout the shift due to an event that produced a large gathering. Several attendees had to be reminded of Florida laws regarding loud music and noise.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

• Blonza Washington reports some unknown person(s) damaged the outside air conditioning unit and stole the heat sink/radiator from the unit. Theft and damages were estimated at over $18,000. The air conditioning unit was last seen/used for church services approximately 2 weeks ago. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy William Bennett investigated.

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

• Deputies responded to the new construction site behind Subway. Contact was made with Paul Keen who advised diesel fuel had been stolen and a fire blower had been damaged. Keen stated he suffered a total loss of $726. Deputy Anthony Paul investigated.
• A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for tag not assigned. The driver, Luis Roman Reyes, was discovered not to have a valid driver’s license. Reyes was placed under arrest and transported to the jail facility. Deputy Don Newsome investigated.
• Deputies responded to a construction site in reference to an excavator on fire. The excavator was deemed a total loss valued at approximately $165,000. Contact was made with Jimmy Oyler who advised a hydraulic line had busted and caught fire. Deputy Dakota Haddock investigated.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

• A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for faulty equipment. The driver was identified as Michale Paris. In plain sight were several smoking pipes and needles. A search of the vehicle revealed Paris had meth and fentanyl in his possession. Paris was placed under arrest and transported to the jail facility. Deputy Todd Kent investigated.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

• Deputy Kory Smith responded to the front lobby of the sheriff’s office, in reference to a walk-in complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Smith made contact with Pamela Anagnost, who said someone had made an unauthorized charge on her bank account. Anagnost said that on Aug. 8, she noticed someone had made an unauthorized online purchase in the amount of $128.21 from her account. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Ronald Rueth reported the theft of both a Sthil chainsaw from the bed of his truck as well as a trailer which had been left on the roadside due to multiple flattened tires. Rueth first noticed the chainsaw missing on Aug. 4. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Rudolph Hinson investigated.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

• Deputy Ernesto Trujillo responded to the front lobby of the Sheriff’s Office, in reference to a walk-in complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Trujillo made contact with Daniel Wagner, who stated he noticed on Aug. 8 his backpack blower was missing from the bed of his truck. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Dustin Matthews responded to the front lobby of the sheriff’s office in reference to a walk-in complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Matthews made contact with Steve Gordon, who advised he noticed an unauthorized charge made, in the amount of $3,190 on his account. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.