This report is for activity Nov. 24-30:

SATURDAY, NOV. 25

  • Timothy Banks reported his residence filled up with smoke from an unknown source. After investigating, Banks discovered the ceiling burning around the fireplace and chimney. The cause was a previous fire from the previous night. Banks got most of his property out but not all and the house was a total loss. Fire Rescue responded and the fire appears to be accidental. Deputy Norman De Guzman investigated.

MONDAY, NOV. 27

  • Kristin Dixon reported someone entered her home and stole some crystals valued at approximately $150. Dixon alleged someone entered her room and took the key from a drawer located by her bed and stole items from her safe while she was sleeping. Deputy Zac Monroe investigated.
  • William Mullinax reported his 2015 Harley Davidson stolen. Mullinax stated he allowed the suspect to take the bike on August 2,2023 and pay him within the next couple of days. To this date, William has not had contact with the suspect. The motorcycle was entered into NCIC/FCIC as stolen. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Edwin Grove investigated.
  • Chad Carraway was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked with knowledge after a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, he was driving was observed to have an obstructed tag. The tag was blocked by an air compressor which was on a rack in the trailer hitch. Carraway has five prior convictions. Carraway was arrested and transported to the Wakulla County Jail. Deputy Jake Scott investigated.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29

  • Ashley Winkler reported she left a $120 deposit on Facebook Marketplace to purchase a Bassett Hound from a suspect. As of this date she has not been able to locate or contact the suspect after posting the deposit. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kory Smtih investigated.

THURSDAY, NOV. 30

  • Julie Beachler reported her identity was stolen. Beachler was given the Identify Theft packet on how to report this incident to Social Security and the three credit reporting agencies. Deputy James Cooper investigated.
  • Sue Jester reported her black in color, 2020 Jeep Compass was stolen from the Wakulla Moose Lodge in Panacea. Jester arrived to the Lodge on or about 7 p.m. and stated she left the doors unlocked with the key fob inside the vehicle. Jester’s husband left at around 11:30 p.m. in a separate vehicle and noticed Jester’s Jeep was still in the parking lot. At midnight, Jester went to leave and noticed the vehicle was gone. The vehicle was entered into NCIC / FCIC as stolen. No video surveillance cameras are mounted in the front of the Moose Lodge, therefore it is unknown who took the vehicle at this time. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Matt Hinson investigated.

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