Sheriff’s Report for activity October 2 to 9. There were 1,807 calls for service.
FRIday, OCt. 2
• Deputy Saba responded to the Triangle Petro in reference to the owner of “The Cloud Smoke Shop” reporting a current employee at the vape store, being scammed out of $11,200. While speaking with all parties, he received a phone call from a subject portraying to be his boss instructing him to remove money from the lock box located inside of the store and take it to a Bitcoin machine at the Triangle Petro. After placing the money in the Bitcoin machine, he made contact with his boss and informed him of the outcome, resulting in him contacting law enforcement. Case forwarded to Criminal Investigations Division.
SATURday, OCt. 3
• Deputies responded to Home Stretch Lane in reference to a citizen reporting her apartment being burglarized. During the investigation, it was determined that a large amount of clothes and shoes were stolen out of the residence. While conducting the investigation, she believed the person responsible for this was someone she knows. She did not want to pursue charges but wished for the incident be documented.
• Deputy Sullivan conducted a traffic stop in the area of Newport. The driver of the vehicle was determined to be in possession of marijuana. The marijuana was seized for destruction.
SUNday, OCt. 4
• Deputies responded to the 100 block of Mashes Sands Road in reference to a citizen reporting an unknown male walking into her house at approximately 11 p.m. While on scene, Deputy Love obtained a description of the male and ultimately began making contact with neighbors to obtain either camera footage or photos of the subject so that identification could be determined and contact could be made. Unfortunately, no neighbors were able to provide video footage.
MONday, OCt. 5
• Deputies Hinson and Kittrell responded to Raker Lane in reference to trespassing. Contact was made with the reporting person who advised several people have been on the property as of late. He stated he has also observed two people on the property and both have trespass warnings. While on scene, no one was located on the property. The reporting person refused to complete any paperwork for this incident. Due to the homeowner being incarcerated, this incident was documented for informational purposes.
• Capt. Harrell conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Wakulla Arran and Old Bethel for a speeding violation. During the investigation it was discovered that the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license. His license was suspended for failure to pay traffic fines. Due to this, he was issued an Notice to Appear for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR) with knowledge and provided a court date.
TUESday, OCt. 6
• Units responded to a call in reference to a vehicle fire. Units made contact with the vehicle owner. It was learned that the vehicle had battery issues recently.
WEDNESday, OCt. 7
• Deputy Martin responded to Walmart in reference to asset protection reporting a theft that had occurred on Oct. 3. The suspect took numerous food items and passed all points of sale depriving Walmart of $119.71. Case forwarded to CID.
THURSday, OCt. 8
• Deputies responded to Mill Creek Road in reference to a citizen wanting to report someone obtaining a Capital One credit card in her name. She stated she accidentally left her wallet at the Crawfordville Pharmacy after picking up her prescription. She stated she returned the next day to find her wallet to be missing but did not report it the Sheriff’s Office. As time passed, she stated she received a bill in the mail from Capital One for $390.84 for an account she did not apply for. Case forwarded to CID
• Deputies blocked the east bound lane of Martin Luther King Highway in reference to a driver hitting a cyclist. The cyclist was taken to the hospital; this incident was transferred to FHP.
FRIday, OCt. 9
• Third party 911 call received regarding a vehicle that drove into the water at the boat ramp at Spring Creek Highway with unknown injuries or number of occupants. Unit arrival informed of the vehicle halfway in the water with all occupants outside, consisting of three children and one adult driver. The scene was turned over to FHP, resulting in the arrest of the driver.
• Deputy Krietlow responded to Neeley Road in reference to a tree falling on the residence. Contact was made with the homeowner who advised she heard a loud bang and realized a tree fell into her living room. Her insurance information was collected and a report was written for information.
Report suspicious or illegal activity at 850-745-7100, or call 911 for emergencies.