Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff’s Report is for activity September 18 to 25.
FRIday, Sept. 18
• A citizen reported leaving his vehicle on the side of the road as it was broken down. When he returned, the door was open and the vehicle had been rummaged through and a speaker was taken. Crime Scene responded and processed the scene. Case forwarded to Criminal Investigations Division.
SATURday, Sept. 19
• Warren Wollschlager was arrested after it was discovered he sold a vehicle belonging to someone else. The victim wished to pursue charges against Wollschlager. The vehicle was being removed by the new owner; however, it was brought back to his residence.
• A traffic stop was conducted on a motorcycle for excessive speed. The driver Nathaniel Rawls did not possess a valid motorcycle endorsement. Rawls was placed under arrest and transported to the jail.
SUNday, Sept. 20
• Deputies responded to Hines Street in reference to a citizen reporting his 2023 Toyota Tacoma being burglarized. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the citizen who stated his Glock .45 and $150 cash was stolen out of his vehicle while he was asleep. Crime Scene was contacted to respond to the scene for processing.
• While deputies continued to canvass the area of the other vehicle burglaries, Lt. Paul and Deputy Rivers made contact with another citizen at his residence on Crawford Avenue. While on scene, it was determined that the citizen’s 2010 Red Kia sedan had been burglarized with $20 in cash being stolen out of the vehicle. This vehicle was also processed by Crime Scene.
• While deputies continued to canvass the area for potential victims, deputies made contact with a citizen at her residence located on Crawford Avenue after deputies discovered the driver-side door to her Toyota Prius was ajar. Contact was made with her to request that she inspect her vehicle for missing items. Fortunately, nothing was stolen out of the vehicle.
MONday, Sept. 21
• Deputies responded to a call in reference to a 11-month-old locked inside the residence. Units arrived and forced the front door open as the mother requested.
• Deputy Kreitlow responded to the shgeriff’s office lobby in reference to a theft case. Contact was made with the reporting person who explained while at Walmart on Sept. 18 he requested cash back but forgot the cash. He stated Walmart reviewed the video footage and advised the customer behind him took the cash. Case forwarded to CID.
• Deputy Kittrell responded to Savannah Forest Circle where contact was made with a citizen who advised his dogs got into a fight with each other in the backyard. He stated in his attempts to separate the animals, one of the dogs bit his left hand, breaking skin on his left pinky finger. He stated he was OK and did not need anything from Law Enforcement or Wakulla EMS.
TUESday, Sept. 22
• Deputy McMullen made a traffic stop on 2005 Chevy Silverado for a traffic offense at Walmart. The driver, Leroy Collins, admitted to knowing his licenses was suspended. Collins was arrested and transported to Wakulla County Jail.
• A traffic stop was conducted on a motorcycle on Mount Zion Rpad due to the motorcycle not having a tag. During the traffic stop it was discovered the motorcycle was stolen out of Tallahassee. The driver advised he was working on the motorcycle. He was able to provide text messages to prove his statement.
• Deputy McMullen responded to Home Stretch Lane in reference to a vehicle burglary. Contact was made with the reporting person who reported someone stealing $1,655 worth of tools from his vehicle. He stated the tools were stolen the night of Sept. 21.
WEDNESday, Sept. 23
• A citizen made contact with deputies in the front lobby of the sheriff’s office in reference to a suspected fraud. He stated he only wanted the incident documented due to being involved in a civil lawsuit with the creditor.
• Sgt. Godwin observed a suspicious vehicle parked at Hickory Park. Sgt. Godwin made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle shortly after. At the conclusion of this investigation, Gerqwon Thompson was placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail without incident.
THURSday, Sept. 24
• Deputies responded to Walmart in reference to Asset Protection reporting a male subject entering the store and stealing cleaning supplies on Sept. 23. While reviewing footage, deputies observed a male subject enter the store at approximately 2:51 p.m. and begin to place cleaning items and laundry detergent into his shopping cart. After spending approximately 10 minutes inside of the store, the subject is seen exit the store and sprint to his burgundy sedan on the south side of the parking lot.
• Deputy Sullivan responded to Walmart in reference to Asset Protection reporting a delayed theft that occurred on Sept. 21. The suspect gathered numerous items from the store and proceeded past all points of sale with no intent to pay and deprived Walmart out of $254.28 worth of merchandise.
• While Deputy Sullivan was investigating the theft, Asset Protection reported a past trespassing incident. Asset Protection reported that Stephanie Vigil has been observed on Walmart’s property numerous times. Vigil has been issued a trespass warning before from Walmart.
FRIday, Sept. 25
• Deputy McMullen made a traffic stop on 2023 Chevy sedan for a traffic offense at Tiger Hammock and Shadeville roads. The driver admitted to possessing marijuana and it was seized for destruction.
• Depity Bushong responded to Walmart in reference to a retail theft. Contact was made with Asset Protection who stated a male was observed exiting the store with NBS cards worth approximately $99.94 passing all points of sale, failing to pay for the merchandise. Case forwarded to CID.
• Deputy Bushong responded to Chinook Trail in reference to criminal mischief. Contact was made with the reporting person who stated an unknown subject, possibly a solicitor, throw something, striking his vehicle and causing damage. He advised he would like to pursue charges. Case forwarded to CID.
• A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle due to the registered owner not possessing a valid license. During the stop, the driver, Tiffany Lincoln, admitted to knowing her license was suspended. She was placed under arrest and transported without incident.
Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.