Crime & Safety
Sheriff's Calls: Head-On Wreck, 'Tapping' at Window, Tailgate Thieves
Walton County Sheriff's Office activity report, Dec. 12-14.

WALTON COUNTY SHERIFFβS OFFICE
CRIME AWARENESS/COMMUNITY INFORMATION ALERT
Activity date: December 12, 2014 β December 14, 2014
Zone 1
Nothing to Report.
Zone 2
Safety Checkpoint β Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Jersey Social Circle Rd. at H D Atha Rd. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driverβs license, vehicle registration and insurance. Candy Castillo was arrested for DUI and Driving without a License.
Vehicle Accident β A head-on collision between two vehicles occurred on Hwy 278. Both drivers were airlifted to a medical center.
Zone 3
Extra Patrol β Vehicles were observed speeding in the area of Dial Rd. Extra patrol was requested.
Alarm β Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at a residence on Brook Lane in the Crystal Brook subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure.
Arrest β Julia Pressley was arrested on Deer Creek Lane at Deer Creek subdivision for an outstanding warrant.
Zone 4
Theft β Two lawn mower ramps were reportedly taken from a residence on Broach Rd.
Prowler β A βtappingβ noise was heard on a window of a residence on Sterling Place. Walton County deputies checked the area and nothing was found suspicious.
Arrest β King Garvin was arrested on Hwy 78 at Mt. Vernon Rd. in reference to driving with a suspended license.
Burglary β Entry was reportedly made into a residence on Tommy Dillard Rd. Several items were taken from the residence.
Theft β Jewelry was taken from a residence on Oakland Rd.
Alarm β Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at Faith Baptist Church on Hwy 78. All windows and doors appeared secure.
Zone 5
Theft β Two male subjects are suspected of attempting to steal a tailgate from a pickup truck located on Hudson Rd. in the Eagle Crossing subdivision. They fled the area in a Honda Civic Coupe of an unknown color. The subjects were described as two white males wearing hoodies and blue jeans.
Arrest β Michael Murden was arrested on Blackberry Cove in reference to an outstanding warrant.
Burglary β Entry was made into a residence on Roscoe Davis Rd. The front door was kicked in.
Suspicious Activity β Several male subjects were observed being dropped off at a location on Old Zion Cemetery Rd. The subjects were then picked up by a white SUV.
Zone 6
Theft β A weed eater was reportedly taken from an outbuilding at a residence on Rosebud Rd.
Theft β A firearm was reportedly taken from a vehicle located on Tucker Drive.
Extra Patrol β A suspicious subject was observed βlurkingβ around a business located on Hwy 78. Extra patrol was requested.
Arrest β Ricky Wright was arrested on Miller Bottom Rd. at Hwy 20 in reference to DUI.
Alarm β Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at Life Bridge Church on Hwy 78. All windows and doors appeared secure.
Zone 7
Alarm β Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at a residence on Silver Thorne Court in the Silver Thorne subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure.
Safety Checkpoint β Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Broadnax Mill Rd. at Youth Jersey Rd. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driverβs license, vehicle registration and insurance.
Alarm β Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at a residence on McKinsey Ridge in the Forest Brooks subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure.
Safety Checkpoint β Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Cannon Farm Rd. at Old Hwy 138. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driverβs license, vehicle registration and insurance.
Stolen Vehicle β A 1965 Ford Pickup truck was reportedly stolen from a residence on Jersey Walnut Grove Rd. The vehicle was described as blue and white and inoperable.
Alarm β Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at a residence on Taylor Drive in the Forest Brooks subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure.
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