This report is for activity Dec. 5th to 12th. There were 1,256 total calls for service during the week.

FRIday, DEC. 5

  • Deputy Arturo Cordoba conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Woodville Highway and Cumberland Trace. Deputy Cordoba made contact with the driver, who was identified. The driver recently received a citation and an indefinite suspension on her license in November 2025. Subsequently, she was placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail without further incident.
  • Deputy Joshua Parker conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Boykin Road and Coastal Highway due to faulty equipment. During the stop, the odor of marijuana was detected. After confirming that the occupants of the vehicle did not possess a medical marijuana card, a probable cause search was conducted. During the search, a small clear vial-like container was located with white powder residue. The residue was field test and produced a presumptive positive for cocaine. Furthermore, 27.6 grams of marijuana was located. All narcotics/paraphernalia were seized and submitted to property and evidence. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the county jail without incident.

SATURday, DEC. 6

  • Deputy Dylan Buckhalt responded to the 200 block of Tafflinger Road in reference to a theft complaint. Contact was made with the reporting party, who advised his electric bike was missing. The bike was last seen on Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. Upon canvass of the neighborhood, one of the neighbors reviewed their Ring camera footage and advised they observed a subject wearing a white hoodie retrieve the bike from the property prior to fleeing the area.
  • Deputy Jackson Kittrell responded to Ted Lott Lane in reference to a criminal mischief complaint. Contact was made with the reporting person, who advised his father arrived at his residence and proceeded to begin damaging multiple vehicles on the property. He advised the incident may have stemmed from a disagreement between the two on Dec. 3. The father wanted to remove money from a joint marketing account the two share, but the reporting person already transferred some of the funds to prevent him from having access. Prior to the father arriving on scene, he sent the reporting person a screenshot of his Uber ride destined for his residence. At this point the reporting person proceeded to contact law enforcement. His neighbor witnessed the father damaging both vehicles with a wooden stake from their property and provided a sworn statement. The reporting person wished to pursue charges for the incident. Subsequently, the father was placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail without further incident.
  • Deputy Joshua Parker conducted a traffic stop due to having faulty equipment. During the stop, the odor of marijuana was detected. After discovering that the occupants of the vehicle did not possess a valid medical marijuana card, a probable cause search was conducted. During the search, a small amount of marijuana was located, seized, and submitted to property and evidence for destruction.

SUNday, DEC. 7

  • Deputy Dylan Buckhalt conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle around Avondale Drive and Windsor Way on a vehicle with no lights on during inclement weather. Contact was made with the driver, who fled during the traffic stop and was eventually subdued near the 700 block of East Ivan Road. Upon a search of the driver’s belongings 73.6 grams of presumptive positive methamphetamine were located. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail without further incident.
  • Walmart Asset Protection reported a theft that occurred on Dec. 6. It was advised the asset protection officer was approached by a black female who said she had lost her keys. During her interaction, the female was acting odd and appeared to be trying to distract her. The store official stated after assisting the female, she reviewed video surveillance to discover that the female exited the store passing all final points of sale with $237.47 worth of merchandise. After further investigation, the female was possibly identified.

MONday, DEC. 8

  • Deputy Aimee Hoagland responded to Metcalf Road and made contact with the reporting person, who stated someone came onto his property and stole his RV. He purchased the RV in Texas, but never registered it in his name. He is going to contact the subject he purchased the RV from and obtain the RV information so it can be entered in NCIC/FCIC.

TUESday, DEC. 9

  • Deputy Aimee Hoagland responded to the 100 block of Sweetwater Circle and made contact with the reporting person, who stated an unknown subject opened an account with Discover in the amount of $1,8000. He has filed complaints with Discover and the Credit Bureau. Case forwarded to Criminal Investigations Division.
  • Deputy Austin Rivers responded to the 100 block of Neely Road and made contact with the reporting person, who stated she ordered a motorized scooter as a Christmas gift and the FedEx driver came to her residence and told her the item was not on the truck, but proceeded to uploaded a photo of a random yard and updated the status on the package as delivered. The reporting person believes the FedEx driver may have stolen the package.

WEDNESday,
DEC. 10

  • Deputy Ashton Williams responded to Maxson Road in reference to a fraud complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the reporting party, who advised she discovered some fraudulent charges to her Direct Express (Disability Income) account. She advised the unauthorized charges occurred between Dec. 7 and Dec. 9. She advised she allowed her sister to use her card for an online Pandora purchase around Thanksgiving and her sister never received the order. At this time her account has lost a total of $1,130.
  • Deputy Ashton Williams responded to SRM Concrete in reference to a lost property complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the reporting person, who advised he never received a package via FedEx. The package was scheduled to arrive on Nov. 26 at his address however, he never received the package. He is requesting the incident be documented at this time in order for the sender to send a possible replacement package.

THURSDay, DEC. 11

  • A citizen reported receiving a phone call from a subject who identified himself as part of the sheriff’s office and advised him he had active warrants. The reporting person stated he was advised to send money through PayPal to clear the warrant which he did. He stated he realized he had been scammed when PayPal stopped further transactions due to possibility of fraud. He then alerted his bank which advised they would return the money and conduct an investigation. He advised he would still pursue charges and completed a request for prosecution.
  • A citizen reported his vehicle being broken into and damage done to his inflatable boat. He advised he went to work on his boat to make it water-ready once again. While working on the boat he was called by a friend for assistance. He attended to his friend and when he returned to the scene, there were holes in his boat and his vehicle window was busted. He advised a battery pump and an alcoholic beverage was stolen from the truck. A suspect has been identified.
  • Deputy Ashton Williams responded to the sheriff’s office lobby in reference to a fraud complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the reporting person who advised he discovered an unauthorized charge to his Prime Meridian Bank account, totaling $5,704. He did not authorize anyone to remove money from his account and is not sure where the charge originated from. He has reported the issue to his banking institution and wishes to pursue charges.

FRIday, DEC. 12

  • Sgt. Shayne Broxsie responded to the sheriff’s office lobby in reference to a lost property complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the reporting person who advised he misplaced his wallet earlier in the day. He last saw the wallet at his residence and believes he may have left it on top of his vehicle as he loaded his kid into the car for daycare. He has canceled his debit card and the only other items listed missing were a Veterans Administration card and his driver’s license.

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