This report is for activity April 10 to 17. There were 1,489 total calls for service during the week; 14 arrests; 118 traffic stops; 7 citations and nine traffic warnings.
FRIday, APRIL 10
- No new reports.
SATURday, APRIL 11
- The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Pheasant Hill Trail in reference to a theft complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the reporting parties who advised they discovered four of their bromeliad plants missing from a post, located near the end of their driveway. Upon review of their security cameras, they observed a light-colored SUV pass their residence at 1:14 a.m. The vehicle then turned around and parked near the end of the driveway, where three unknown subjects exited the vehicle and began removing four of the plants. They valued the plants at $350 apiece, totaling $1400.
SUNday, APRIL 12
- Deputy Dakota Haddock responded to the 4200 block of Bloxham Cutoff Road in reference to a citizen wanting to report his e-Bike being stolen. While speaking with him, he advised the bike had been stolen sometime between April 4th at 10:30 p.m. to April 5th at 8 a.m. He stated at this time he was unable to provide a definitive suspect. He valued the e-Bike at approximately $800. Case forwarded to Criminal Investigations Division.
- Deputy Jonathan Kilbourn responded to Walmart in reference to a retail theft in progress. While in route the complainant, Asset Protection advised dispatch that the male had fled the scene. Upon arrival, they advised the male subject had gone to self-checkout and pretended to scan some items as well as scan other items but remove them from the registry. They stated the male then exited the store passing all final points of sale, failing to pay for the items. They stated the approximate value lost was $87.70. During this investigation, they were able to provide the tag of the vehicle and a suspect was identified. Case forwarded to CID.
- Deputy Kory Smith conducted a traffic stop near the area of the Courthouse. While speaking with the driver, the passenger was observed to not be wearing her seatbelt. Deputy Smith requested the passenger’s name. After providing the name given to dispatch, it was discovered the female subject had provided a false name. During the investigation, the female continuously provided false names and date of births. After some time and data mining, the passenger’s real name was discovered. After providing this information to dispatch, it was discovered that she had outstanding warrants out of Leon County. She was then placed under arrest for providing false name to law enforcement. She was then transported to the county jail without further incident.
MONday, APRIL 13
- Deputy Ian Kilbourn responded to the STIX Training Facility in reference to a fraud. Deputy Kilbourn met with the victim who advised an individual contacted him in hopes of purchasing $5,875 worth of items from him. He advised the man sent him a $55,785 fraudulent check. The victim stated he did not cash the check after the subject stated he could simply keep the check. The victim also advised two fraudulent charges were attempted on his bank account for a total of $23,600. The victim is not currently out any money due to his bank freezing the account. Case forwarded to CID.
TUESday, APRIL 14
- Deputy Arturo Cordoba conducted a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Crawfordville Highway. It was determined the driver of the vehicle possessed a suspended license and was issued a notice to appear.
- Sgt. Heather Will conducted a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation. The driver had a small amount paraphernalia in his possession. The paraphernalia was collected and turned in for destruction.
WEDNESday,
APRIL 15
- Deputy Dylan Buckhalt conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bloxham Cutoff Road and Crawfordville Highway. Upon contact with the driver, it was determined his license had been suspended since January 2017. Subsequently, he was placed under arrest for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR)and transported to the Wakulla County Jail without incident.
- Deputy Lexi Kreitlow responded to Walmart in reference to a retail theft that already occurred. Contact was made with loss prevention, who advised a subject deprived the business of $105.05 on April 12. There is a named suspect at this time.
THURSday, APRIL 16
- Deputy Mcmillan responded to Walmart in reference to a retail theft that already occurred. Contact was made with the loss prevention employee who advised she observed the suspect from a retail theft the day before entering the store on April 6. She recognized her as a suspect from a previous theft complaint. The suspect then began placing items in a shopping cart. The suspect then proceeded to make her way to the self-checkout area to begin scanning items. The suspect failed to scan multiple items, totaling $50.44. The suspect exited the business with the non-scanned items, passing all points of sale.
- Deputy Arturo Cordoba responded to a hit and run traffic crash in the area of Walgreens on Crawfordville Highway. Deputies located one of the involved vehicles in the area of Ochlocknee Street and Circle Drive. Contact was made with the driver and a female passenger. Both parties were detained until Floridab Highway Patrol arrived. Prior to FHP arriving, the driver was seen attempting to discard a silicon container near deputies. The container was seized for destruction.
FRIday, APRIL 17
- Deputy Dustin Saba conducted a traffic stop for no seatbelt. Upon contact with the driver it was determined he did not possess a valid driver’s license. During the stop, the odor of marijuana was detected. A search of the vehicle was conducted and suspected fentanyl was located in the center console along with suspected marijuana. The driver was subsequently arrested.
- Deputy Arturo Cordoba conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an expired tag. The driver had an ID card only. Upon placing the driver under arrest an inventory of the vehicle was conducted. During the inventory, suspected methamphetamine was located in the driver floorboard.
- Deputy Ian Kilbourn responded to Sopchoppy Highway in reference to a midsize vessel on the side of the road, without a trailer. Dep. Kilbourn was unable to make contact with an owner. Due the condition of the vessel and the hazard it could pose to vehicle traffic, it was towed.
Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.