Sheriff’s Report

This report is for activity Oct. 20-26:

FRIDAY, OCT. 20


• Robert Pilkington reported his personal information had been hacked. Pilkington stated his information had been used to open a Verizon account. Pilkington stated he never authorized this account and wished to pursue charges. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Austin Rivers investigated.
• A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for faulty equipment. The driver identified as Elizabeth Biggs was found to have synthetic marijuana in her possession and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia. Biggs was placed under arrest and transported to the jail. Deputy Todd Kent investigated.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

• Brenda Sanders reported a residence on Dempsey Road being on fire. Upon arrival the structure was fully engulfed. Fire personnel extinguished the blaze and the cause was determined to be from a faulty wire. The homeowner advised there was no insurance on the home. The Red Cross was contacted to offer assistance to the residents. Deputy James Cooper investigated.
• Kaitlyn Manning reported an unknown subject spray-painting a store’s garbage can. Manning wished to file charges and signed an affidavit for prosecution. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Dakota Haddock investigated.

SUNDAY, OCT. 22

• Sgt. Eddie Webb responded to Susquehanna Trail in reference to Matthew Jenkins making threats. Upon arrival, Jenkins was located standing in the road gesturing at people to come fight him. As Sgt. Webb exited his vehicle, Matthew began to approach. The deputy gave him a verbal order to sit down and wait. Jenkins responded with “I’m not f***ing sitting down.” Jenkins was given another chance to comply, he again refused. Jenkins was eventually taken to the ground by Sgt. Webb and handcuffed. Contact was made with the victims who stated they were stopped on Spokan Trail talking when Jenkins sat down a liquor bottle and begun to scream at them. Matthew told them he was going to “F***ing kill them and beat their ass.” The victims left the scene to their residence down the road. Jenkins followed on his bike and stepped onto their property continuing the threats. One of the victims told Jenkins to leave and he continued to refuse and make threats. The victims got in their vehicles and fled to a friend’s house down the street. Jenkins then began to argue with neighbors telling them to “come get some.” Jenkins was arrested and charged with assault, disorderly contact, trespass after warning and resisting arrest.

TUESDAY, OCT. 24

• A Wakulla County employee reported damage to the fence and grass area at the Rec Park on Old Woodville Road in Wakulla County. The complainant advised this is an ongoing issue with juveniles coming to the park after hours and damaging things. Deputy Matt Hinson investigated.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25

• Deputy Heather Will conducted a traffic stop at Crawfordville Highway for a shattered windshield. The driver, James Mayo, did not possess a valid driver license. He was arrested and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.
• Deputy Todd Kent conducted a stop on an electric bicycle for no back or front light. Contact was made with the operator, Joanna Ross. During the stop Ross gave consent to search her backpack and methamphetamine was allegedly located inside the bag. Ross was transported to the jail without incident.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26

• A traffic stop was conducted on a trailer for no tag displayed. The driver, identified as Angel Ramirez, was discovered not have a valid driver’s license. Ramirez was transported to jail without incident.

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