This report is for activity April 3 to 10. There were 2,000 total calls for service during the week; 20 arrests; 102 traffic stops; 18 citations and 84 traffic warnings.
FRIday, APRIL 3
- Deputy Arturo Cordoba conducted a traffic stop at Shell Point Road and Spring Creek Highway on a vehicle with an expired registration. Upon contacting the driver, it was determined he has never possessed a valid driver’s license and has never had one issued. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.
SATURday, APRIL 4
- A citizen reported losing/misplacing her 9mm Ruger pistol. She does not believe the weapon was stolen, only lost during a recent move. The weapon was entered into NCIC/FCIC as lost/missing.
- Deputy Zachary Godwin responded to Crestwood Lane and made contact with the reporting person, who stated upon returning home from a trip, he discovered his wallet missing. He stated his parents and other unknown guests were at his home while he was away. He requested this case be documented only.
MONday, APRIL 6
- Deputy Karius Mcmillan responded to Arapaho Trail in reference to a theft complaint. The reporting person discovered his E-Tek electric bike and charging box missing from his residence. The bike is black and blue and is valued at $4,800.There were no witnesses to the incident. He was unable to provide any serial numbers for the missing items at this time.
- Deputies responded to 194 Hollywood Way in reference to a suspicious incident. Contact was made with William Phillips, who advised his sister who resides at the above address passed away recently. William and other family members have since been removing items from the residence. William advised he located some damaged items throughout the residence during his visits at the residence. William requested the incident be documented.
Tuesday, APRIL 7
- Deputy Ashton Williams responded to the sheriff’s office in reference to a fraud complaint. The reporting person advised he discovered a charge to his bank account on April 6 for $203.31 from Duke Energy. He advised he is not a Duke Energy customer. He advised he experienced a similar incident last year and the issue was handled by Duke. He advised his bank is aware of the issue and has stopped payment for the amount.
- Deputy Dakota Haddock responded to Allen Lake Road in reference to a fraud. Contact was made with the reporting person who stated he had found some heavy machinery online and set up to purchase it. The machinery was located in Texas at the time. He made contact with the seller and organized a deal to purchase the machine and have it shipped to his residence. Several days after the supposed delivery date, the equipment did not arrive. He attempted to contact the seller but discovered he had been blocked. He advised the total monetary loss was approximately $24,530. Case forwarded to Criminal Investigations Division.
WEDNESday, APRIL 8
- Deputy Ian Kilbourn responded to Walmart and made contact with Asset Protection, who stated two unknown suspects entered the store, gathered $584 worth of merchandise and passed the last point of sale without paying. Case forwarded to CID.
- A citizen reported a theft while attending church. Her phone and wallet were taken along with $415 in cash. She located her phone later at San Marcos. Case forwarded to CID.
THURSday, APRIL 9
- Deputy Aimee Hoagland responded to Klickitat Drive and made contact with a citizen who stated an unknown suspect broke the windows on the front of her residence.
FRIday, APRIL 10
- Deputy Kory Smith responded to the sheriff’s office in reference to a lost property complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the reporting person, who advised she lost her cellphone on April 9. She stated she last remembers having the phone at a store in Crawfordville. She stated she believes she sat her phone down briefly while shopping. The phone is described as a purple iPhone 14 and is inside a black case. The phone is valued at $600. Deputies made contact with a clerk at the business and he advised no one has located a missing phone at this time. The clerk also advised the store’s surveillance cameras have been out of service due to connection issues.
Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.