This report is for activity Dec. 29 to Jan. 4:

SATURDAY, DEC. 30

  • Deputies responded to the Stop-N-Save on Bloxham Cutoff in reference to the front window being busted out. Once on scene it was determined someone had attempted to burglarize the store. Wakulla County CSI members responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. Estimated damage to the business was $2,000. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
  • Lt. David Pienta responded to Charlie-R Lane in reference to a theft. Contact was made with Johnny and Amy Raker. Amy stated she left to go to Tallahassee around 2 p.m. to watch the FSU game with Johnny. Amy noted several items were missing including tools, registration to two vehicles, and a will. Amy was able to provide a possible suspect in this case. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

SUNDAY, DEC. 31

  • Deputy Heather Will conducted a vehicle stop in the 2600 block of Crawfordville Hwy. The driver, Aaron Key, was found to have a suspended driver’s license with multiple prior convictions for driving while license suspended or revoked. Key was subsequently arrested for DWLSR. A search of his vehicle during the investigation found Key was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine for which he was charged as well.
  • Sgt. Edward Webb responded to Dux in reference to a traffic crash. Webb made contact with a very drunk Matthew Vearil and the bouncer. Vearil had backed into the bouncer’s vehicle. Vearil was not happy he would have to wait for Florida Highway Patrol and went back inside. Vearil reportedly made rude, aggressive, drunken statements to the bouncer and multiple patrons. While Sgt. Webb was attempting to interview witnesses and a trooper from FHP was investigating the crash in the parking lot, Vearil became more belligerent and was eventually arrested for disorderly intoxication by Sgt. Webb. Additionally at the conclusion of their investigation Matthew was charged by FHP with DUI.

MONDAY, JAN. 1

  • Deputy Dustin Matthews responded to Shar-Mel-Re Lane, in reference to the complainant’s car being keyed. Upon arrival, Deputy Matthews made contact with Ronda Sapp, who advised on Saturday her daughter told her it looked like someone had keyed her car. Sapp advised she did not think about it until today when she noticed a scratch from the front headlight all the way down the side of the vehicle. Possible video footage of the suspect may be available. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

TUESDAY, JAN. 2

  • Deputy Ernesto Trujillo responded to Centennial Bank in reference to a fraud complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Trujillo made contact with a bank employee. The employee advised two white females came through the drive-thru and use a stolen license to get money out of a customer’s account. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3

  • Sara Pouncey woke up and discovered her vehicle had been burglarized during the night. She noted she was missing a $20 bill and miscellaneous. change. Due to the recent rainfall, there were no visible fingerprints or footprints left at the scene. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Todd Kent investigated.
  • Deputy Jake Scott stopped a vehicle on Tiger Hammock Road. The driver, Travis Carter, was found not to have a valid license. A check revealed Carter to have multiple prior convictions for DWLSR. He was arrested by Deputy Scott and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.

THURSDAY, JAN. 4

  • Stephanie Lesley was in the national forest hunting. Lesley was traveling on FH309 when she noticed smoke coming from her vehicle. Lesley exited the vehicle, and it was soon fully engulfed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. No foul play is suspected. Wakulla County Fire Rescue also responded to the scene.
  • Asset Protection staff at Walmart reported he was reviewing video surveillance from Jan. 2 and observed a theft. The employee stated an unknown black male entered the store on the Pharmacy side at approximately 1:15 p.m. and walked to the electronics section of the store. The male can be seen on the video loading a Vizio Sound Board and two Samsung Soundbars into a shopping cart. The male then proceeded to exit the store through the Pharmacy entrance past all points of sale, without paying for the items. The male exited the parking lot in a silver sedan, possibly a Lexus or BMW. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Don Newsome investigated.

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