This report is for activities March 22-28:

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

  • Paula Fluty reported being scammed out of $800. Fluty paid a suspect money upfront for repairs on her camper. The work has never been done, nor has the suspect returned her money. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Dakota Haddock investigated.
  • Susan Jones of Blue Water Realty reported the theft of her signs. Jones stated six realty signs were stolen from behind her office. Jones valued the signs and materials at $3,600. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Payden Surrette investigated.
  • Deputy Don Newsome and Austin Rivers were at Dux’s conducting a security check, when they detected the odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle. The passenger, Dennis Rosier, was observed attempting to hide something under the seat. Rosier then exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Rosier was apprehended. It was discovered he was in possession of crack cocaine, powder cocaine and marijuana. Rosier was placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.
  • Deputy Nick Gray conducted a traffic stop on Bloxham Cutoff and Spring Creek Highway. The driver, Sharon Johnson, was determined to be intoxicated and placed under arrest. Johnson was transported to the Wakulla County Jail.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

  • Ryan Laird noticed damages to the historic houses at the end of Zion Road. Further investigation revealed the windows had been busted out of the homes. Crime Scene responded and processed the scene to assist with the investigation. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Zac Monroe responded.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

  • Deputies responded Stephens-Donaldson Road in reference to an unknown black male in the complainant’s house. Upon arrival, deputies located Jeremy Williams exiting from the rear of the residence. Williams was taken into custody and placed in the patrol vehicle. Deputy William Montgomery made contact with the complainant, Bryan O’Connor, who said he was in his shed when he heard a loud noise coming from inside the residence. O’Connor stated when he entered the residence, he observed a unknown black male hitting the window seal with a pool cue. O’Connor asked the guy why he was in his house and said the unknown male responded by coming towards him with the pool cue. O’Connor said that is when he retreated to the shed and called the sheriff’s office. Williams was transported to the Wakulla County jail without incident.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

  • Karen Ann Ward reported writing a check to Wakulla Giving Hands for $500. After mailing the check from her home mailbox. Ward’s neighbor told her she found the contents of the envelope (minus the check) in her front yard. After making contact with Wakulla Giving Hands, it was determined the check was never received by the agency. Capital City Bank advised Ward that the check had been cashed and to contact the sheriff’s office. This case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Kendrick Gavin investigated.
  • Deputy James Williams responded to Gavin Road, in reference to a possible fire complaint. Upon arrival Wakulla Fire & EMS were already on scene. Deputy Williams made contact with Fairystine Randolph, who said as she started cooking, she noticed smoke coming from behind a cabinet on the wall. Randolph advised when she couldn’t get it to stop smoking, she called the Fire Department. No foul play is suspected in the cause of the fire. The damage was estimated at $1,500.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

  • Two unknown subjects passed the last point of sale in Walmart without paying for items in their possession. The merchandise had an approximate value of $730. This case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Nick Gray investigated.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

  • Deputy Don Newsome responded to the front lobby in reference to a fraud report. Melissa Roberts reported there were several fraudulent bank transactions on her bank account totaling over $1,000. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

Please remember to always report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, 911 for emergencies.