This report is for activity July 5 to 11:

FRIDAY, JULY 5

  • Deputy Kory Smith responded to Bob Miller Road in reference to a fraud complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Smith made contact with Jeffrey Smith, who advised he mailed a check to First Call Truck Parts but when he checked his bank statement the check had been altered. Smith advised the check had been changed to an individual and cashed in Maryland. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
  • Deputy Arturo Cordoba responded to the front lobby of the sheriff’s office and made contact with Ralph Meadows, who advised on July 3 a white male jumped the fence to his residence on Crawfordville Highway and stole a mannequin. Meadows said the unknown male went back to the fence and handed the mannequin to an unknown white female.
  • Deputy Kory Smith responded to the area of Bloxham Cutoff and U.S. Hwy. 98 in reference to a disturbance on the side of the road. The deputy observed a car pulling away from the scene and was able to stop the vehicle and make contact with the driver, Teresa Wilson. Deputy Smith determined she was under the influence. Wilson was placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.

SATURDAY, JULY 6

  • Deputy James Williams responded to the front lobby of the sheriff’s office and made contact with Lindsey Herman and Mary Finch. Herman advised she and Finch have a joint bank account at a local banking establishment. Herman noticed a suspicious check that had been written out of their account. They were able to provide a possible suspect in this case. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.
  • Antonio Johnson reported his kitchen on fire. He was able to get the fire out prior to Fire Rescue and deputies’ arrival. The fire started when his cousin Christopher Dykes fell asleep while trying to cook. During the investigation, Dykes kept trying to enter the residence after being told by fire personnel to remain outside. After blatant disregard of directives given by Fire Rescue and deputies, Dykes was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail. Deputy Norman De Guzman investigated.

SUNDAY, JULY 7

  • Deputy Arturo Cordoba was contacted at Patrol Annex by Jane Warren, who had found a cell phone in front of her driveway while walking her dog. The phone was placed into safekeeping until the owner can be located.

MONDAY, JULY 8

  • Kelsey Moore reported unauthorized charges on her bank account while she was incarcerated. Between April and July 2024 there were 19 unauthorized charges totaling $163.54. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation. Deputy Dakota Haddock investigated.
  • Ashley Duncan reported fraudulent activity on the Duncan Trucking business bank account. Duncan stated a check was forged by an unknown person for over $12,000. Duncan advised she did write a check for the same amount and check number to a local business, and not the suspect listed on the forged check. This case has been sent to detectives for further investigation.

TUESDAY, JULY 9

  • Deputy Nick Gray conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by George Blankinship. During the stop it was determined that Blankinship was in possession of marijuana and cocaine. Blankinship was arrested and transported to the jail.
  • Deputy Heather Will responded to the road construction area at Bloxham Cutoff and U.S. Hwy. 319 due to reports of a vehicle failing to maintain a single lane and running over several traffic cones while construction workers were present. The vehicle was stopped. The driver, Ruben Blair, was placed under arrest for DUI and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

  • Travis Lee Schoonover was arrested after deputies responded to a home on Pixie Circle in reference to a fraud report. Schoonover was the complainant calling for another individual. Upon contact, deputies were advised of a commitment order for Schoonover. An attempt was made to arrest him, but he fled on foot from deputies. Deputies chased, and were able to subdue him after the deployment of a Taser. A search yielded meth and drug paraphernalia. Schoonover was secured and transported to Wakulla County Jail.

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