Sheriff’s Report February 16th– 22nd, 2024
FRIDAY, FEB. 16
Danny Colvin reported Jonathan Oneal on his property after being Trespassed by WCSO. On arrival, Deputies observed Oneal standing in the front yard of Colvin’s property. Oneal was placed under arrest and transported to WCSO Jail Facility without incident. Deputy Shayne Broxie investigated.
Mary Padgett Finch reported her vehicle being shot with a pellet gun. Finch noticed the damage to her vehicle upon returning from out of town. The estimated cost of repair is $2000. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Norman De Guzman investigated.
SATURDAY, FEB. 17
Deputy Dustin Matthews responded to the front lobby of the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a walk-in complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Matthews made contact with Roy Shiflett. Roy advised he received an email from an unknown address and when he opened the email, he started getting threatening text messages saying he had to give them money or they would send compromising pictures to another party. Roy advised he bought $2000, worth of Apple gift cards and gave them the numbers off the cards. This report has been sent to CID for further investigation.
SUNDAY, FEB. 18
Deputy Dustin Matthews responded to Municipal Ave, in reference to a criminal mischief complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Matthews made contact with Toby Benedict. Toby advised when he woke up this morning, he noticed someone had “keyed” his mom’s minivan. Toby advised the suspect had to have done it sometime last night. The damage was estimated at $500.00. This case has been forwarded to CID for further investigation.
MONDAY, FEB. 19
Deputy Edwin Grove responded to the Sheriff’s Office and met with William Smith who stated he found a pair of ear buds in a sand off FH13. The property was placed into evidence for safe keeping, until the owner can be located.
TUESDAY, FEB. 20
Deputy Don Newsome responded to Grace Baptist Church and made contact with Eric Davis, who stated the church had been burglarized on Saturday the 17th. Crime scene responded and assisted with processing the scene. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
Helen Towndrow reported a bicycle on the back path off Coastal Highway. Deputies responded and retrieved the bicycle. The bicycle was placed into small impound lot for safe keeping until the owner can be located. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
Gregory Taylor reported his Kubota Skid Steer on fire. Taylor was able to extinguish the fire but upon arrival the fire sparked up again. Deputy Dustin Matthews was able to extinguish the fire with his agency issued fire extinguisher. The Skid Steer was deemed a total loss. The estimated value of the skid steer was $144,000 US Dollars.
Please remember to always report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, 911 for emergencies.
