This report is for activity Nov. 3-9:
SATURDAY, NOV. 4
• Deputy Jake Scott responded to Taylor Street in Panacea in reference to a stolen golf cart. The owner left the keys in the cart overnight and when she checked the following morning the golf cart was gone. A search of the local area was conducted, and the golf cart was found submerged in Hotdog Lake. The golfcart was returned to the owner minus the seat that was floating in the middle of the lake. She estimated the damage to the golf cart at $500. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Jake Scott responded to Dickson Bay Road in reference to a vehicle burglary. The victim listed several items that were taken from his SUV during the previous night. A pink Parker compound bow and miscellaneous items with value of $300 were taken. The vehicle was reported to have been left unlocked overnight. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
• Deputy Austin Rivers conducted a traffic stop at Ball Court for a vehicle failing stop at a posted stop sign. The driver, Cedrick Randall, was found not to have a valid driver’s license. He was arrested and transported to jail without further incident.
• Deputy Anthony Paul conducted a traffic stop in front of Walmart for a seatbelt violation. During the stop, Rodrick Catrett and Jason Cartrett were arrested for possession of meth, THC wax, and drug paraphernalia. They were transported to jail without incident.
• A traffic stop was conducted on vehicle for not having a tag displayed. The driver, Nolan Messer, was discovered to not have a valid license. Further investigation revealed Messer was also in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and transported to the Wakulla County Jail. Deputy Todd Kent investigated.
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
• A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for speeding in the area of Kinsey Road. The driver, Ashley Czernis, was discovered to not have a valid license. Further investigation revealed Czernis also had cocaine, a firearm, and drug paraphernalia in her possession. Czernis was placed under arrest and transported to jail without incident. Deputy Dakota Haddock investigated.
MONDAY, NOV. 6
• Kellie Renee Talbot reported the theft of blueprints from a new construction home jobsite. Talbot said she and her husband are currently building a home on their property and this is the second incident were someone has stolen the blueprints. Talbot estimates the cost to replace the blueprints at $50-$100 for a copy. The originals will cost upwards of $2,000. Talbot has installed game cameras around the property, and further evidence may be provided to deputies at a later date.
TUESDAY, NOV. 7
• Demita Kelly reported her 2010 Acura stolen. Kelly had been away from her home for a few days and when she returned home her vehicle was missing. Kelly states she has both sets of keys and did not loan the vehicle out. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Matt Hinson investigated.
• Kaitlyn Zarate reported the theft of two air conditioning units from a construction site. A vehicle has been identified as potentially being involved and pictures were provided to deputies. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
• Robert Burke was arrested after passing the last point of sales at Ace Hardware with stolen merchandise. Deputies were able to review the surveillance video which captured this incident. Burke was apprehended in the area of Myra Jean’s and secured for transport to the Wakulla County Jail without incident. Deputy Kory Smith investigated.on.
Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.