This report is for activity Jan. 19 to 25:

FRIDAY, JAN. 19

  • Deputy Kory Smith responded to Paulette Drive in reference to a stolen vehicle complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Smith made contact with Heather Baumeister, who advised when she woke up this morning her 2017 Nissan Altima was missing from her driveway. Baumeister advised the vehicle was last seen the night before. Later in the day Leon County Sheriff’s Office advised they had recovered the vehicle there. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
  • Mary Margaret Purvis reported her car being broken into. Purvis advised the only thing taken was some old keys, an emergency window breaker, and a can of mace. All items had an estimated value of $20. Mary decided not to pursue charges and just requested this incident be documented.

SATURDAY, JAN. 20

  • Deputy Ernesto Trujillo responded to Ace High Lane in reference to a possible criminal mischief. Upon arrival Deputy Trujillo made contact with Jimmy Johnson, who advised he and his brother have property adjacent to each other their father had left them. Johnson advised there is an old Starflight Coachman van abandoned on his property and someone had busted the window out of it. He advised his brother might have been responsible for the damage. Deputy Trujillo was unable to identify the registered owner of the van at this time. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
  • Lt. David Pienta responded to Walmart in reference to a previous retail theft. Upon arrival Lt. Pienta made contact with Asset Protection staff advised he had video surveillance of a male subject taking a bicycle on Jan. 16 and passing the last point of sale without paying. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

SUNDAY, JAN. 21

  • Daniel Lee Bolinger reported his wife Rosemary Rogers Bolinger went to Walgreens in Crawfordville on Saturday to pick-up medication. He stated today his wife noticed her Cole Haan black leather purse was missing. Walgreens did not have the purse and was unable to locate it upon request by Bolinger. He stated he checked his bank account and notice an unauthorized charge for $9.38 pending. The purse contained a wallet, iPhone 14, bank card, Florida Driver License, Social Security Card, Health Insurance Card and a pharmacy card. Total estimated value of the items stolen is $1,300. Walgreens staff advised that video footage may be available at a later date. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Matt Hinson investigated.

MONDAY, JAN. 22

  • Melissia Spiers, an employee with Pigott’s Asphalt, reported a fraud. Spiers stated several unauthorized accounts had been opened using the business owner’s personal information. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Zac Larang-Monroe investigated.
  • Deputy Austin Rivers conducted a traffic stop in the area of 35 Mike Stewart Dr. for faulty equipment. The driver, Walt Porter was found to not have a valid driver’s license and to have been deemed an habitual offender. Porter was placed under arrest for driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLSR) and transported to the Wakulla County Jail without incident.

TUESDAY, JAN. 23

  • A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for an expired tag. The driver was identified as John Linthicum. Further investigation revealed Linthicum had cocaine and synthetic marijuana in his possession. Linthicum was placed under arrest and transported to the jail facility. Deputy Heather Will investigated.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24

  • Deputy Jake Scott responded to Springwood Boulevard and made contact with Joseph Wright, who stated his neighbor, Joseph Wilson shot a paintball gun several times at his home, allegedly nearly striking his child on the face. Wilson was ultimately placed under arrest for criminal mischief and firing a deadly missile at or in dwelling.

THURSDAY, JAN. 25

  • Deputy Ernesto Trujillo responded to Port Leon Drive in reference to a stolen trailer complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Trujillo made contact with John Cook, who advised sometime in the past 10 days someone had stolen his homemade trailer that he leaves on a vacant lot. Cook valued the trailer at $1,200.00. This case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation.
  • Deputy James Cooper responded to the front lobby of the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a walk-in complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Cooper made contact with Shawnie Harrell, who advised someone had made three unauthorized charges on her Amazon account. Ms. Harrell advised the charges totaled $256.02. This case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation.

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