This report is for activity Jan. 26 to Feb. 1:
FRIDAY, JAN. 26
- Christopher Phelps reported a burglary to a home under construction. Taken from inside of the home was an assortment of electrical breakers valued at approximately $1,500. Wakulla County CSI responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Zac Monroe investigated.
- A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for a stop sign violation. The driver, Margaret Rowe, was discovered to not have a valid driver’s license with several priors. Rowe was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Rowe was placed under arrest and transported to the jail facility. Deputy Todd Kent investigated.
- Deputy Donald Newsome was conducting a security check at Dux after closing and discovered a vehicle with the driver door hanging open, with Logan Harrell passed out behind the wheel. Deputy Newsome conducted a check of the tag via dispatch and was advised it was stolen out of Tallahassee. Once awakened, Harrell exited the vehicle and began approaching Deputy Newsome in an aggressive manner. Deputy Newsome ordered Harrell to turn around, but he refused. Harrell was given several more verbal commands – Logan then complied and was detained. Along with the stolen tag, the vehicle was also determined to be stolen out of Tallahassee. A stolen Ruger handgun was located under the driver seat, which was determined to be stolen out of Wakulla County in 1999. Upon a search of Logan’s person, 2.3 grams of cocaine/fentanyl was located. Harrell was subsequently arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of a stolen handgun.
SATURDAY, JAN. 27
- Deputy Austin Rivers responded to several locations in an attempt to located Apple AirPods, which Jessica Sullivan stated were stolen from her daughter. Sullivan was providing locations for the AirPods via Find My iPhone app. Deputy Rivers was unable to locate the AirPods during the work shift and this case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
SUNDAY, JAN. 28
- Deputy Donald Newsome conducted a traffic stop for faulty equipment. Ashley Bowen was identified as the driver. Bowen was found to not have a valid driver’s license and multiple prior convictions. Bowen was placed under arrest for driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLSR) and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.
MONDAY, JAN. 29
- Deputy James Williams responded to Jensen Lane in reference to a possible stolen vehicle complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Williams made contact with Michael Clanahan, who advised he allowed the suspect to borrow his vehicle to go to the store earlier today and they still had not returned it. Clanahan advised he has tried to contact them but they had not responded. He advised this has happened in the past and he wanted to pursue charges. Around 1 a.m., Clanahan made contact with the sheriff’s office and advised the suspect had returned the vehicle. This case is still under investigation by deputies.
TUESDAY, JAN. 30
- Roger Derl McKenzie reported the theft of two decorative crabs from the Hutton’s Seafood stand. It is unknown who may have taken them. Video surveillance was captured of the incident and turned in to evidence. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Matt Hinson investigated.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31
- Kelly Ballard reported someone entering her unlocked vehicle and stealing a knife and handmade blanket. Ballard advised her neighbor had video footage of a male subject looking into her window. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Zac Monroe responded.
THURSDAY, FEB. 1
- Fred Bradford Jr reported the theft of his golf cart. Bradford was able to provide a possible suspect in this case. An affidavit for prosecution was signed. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Edwin Grove investigated.
- Deputies responded to Dux Liquors in reference to an intoxicated patron. Once on scene contact was made with Jalessa Hicks, who was extremely intoxicated and acting out. During this incident Deputy Zac Munroe was shoved in the chest by Hicks. Hicks was placed under arrest and transported to the jail facility.
Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.