Walton County Crime Watch: Illegal Hunting, Dead Raccoon Left on Porch, Stolen Electricity

WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

CRIME AWARENESS/COMMUNITY INFORMATION ALERT

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Activity date: October 8, 2014 – October 13, 2014

Zone 1
Theft – Electricity service was reported stolen from a residence on Hwy 138.

Welfare Check – Squatters were found at a vacant residence on Jewel Ridge.

Damage to Property – Canines reportedly damaged numerous artificial flowers and grave trinkets that were left at a graveyard on Cornish Mountain Church Rd.

Arrest – Roger Banks was arrested on PJ East Rd. for Disorderly Conduct after discharging a firearm.

Arrest – Demetrius Mason was arrested for drug possession during a traffic stop on Michael Etchison Rd. at Bankers Blvd.

Safety Checkpoint – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Hwy 138 at Forrester Cemetery Rd. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Zone 2
Nothing to report

Zone 3
Safety Checkpoint – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Pleasant Valley Rd. at Old Monroe Madison Highway. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Safety Checkpoint – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Pannell Rd. at Social Circle Fairplay Rd. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Arrest – Christopher Deaton was arrested on Good Hope Rd. for Disorderly Conduct after an ongoing issue with a neighbor.

Trespassing – Subjects were found illegally hunting on a property on Old Monroe Madison Hwy. The subjects were issued Criminal Trespass warnings and advised to leave the property.

Theft – Vishaul Raghunath was arrested for Theft by Taking on Brook Lane in the Crystal Brook subdivision.

Zone 4
Juvenile Complaint – Juveniles were charged for taking two bicycles from a residence on Gratis Rd.

Damage to Property – A mailbox was damaged at a residence on Tommy Dillard Rd.

Damage to Property – A mailbox was damaged at a residence on Tommy Dillard Rd. This was the second occurrence.

Harassment – A deceased raccoon was left in a box on the front porch of a residence on Shockley Rd.

Zone 5
Firearms Complaint – The sound of firearms discharging was reported in the area of Highlands Blvd.

Theft – Vehicle parts were taken from a residence on Highway 11.

Burglary – The backdoor to a residence on Cumberland Trail was found kicked in.
Fraud – Credit card fraud was reported on Tipperary Court.

Arrest – Michael Moon was arrested on Highway 78 for failing to maintain lane, speeding, DUI, and for possessing an open container.

Burglary Report – The back door of a residence on Cumberland Trail, in the Mountain Creek subdivision, was found kicked in. Several items were missing from the residence.

Burglary – A residence was burglarized on Cumberland Trail in the Mountain Creek subdivision.

Safety Checkpoint – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Hwy 81 near the Forest Falls subdivision. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance. No arrests were made.

Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at a residence on Arden Crest Way in the Arden Crest subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure.

Safety Checkpoint – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Bold Springs Rd. at Hwy 81. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance. No arrests were made.

Theft – An iPod was reportedly taken from a residence on Autumn Trace.

Zone 6
Prowler – A subject was seen shining a flashlight in the woods in the area of Tucker Drive.

Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at Sharon Elementary School on White Rd. All windows and doors appeared secure.

Safety Checkpoint – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Centerville Rosebud Rd. at Manor Way. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Damage to Property – A mailbox was damaged at a residence on Harrison Shoals Rd. while the driver of the vehicle was attempting to avoid a deer.

Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at a business on Karlee Blvd. All windows and doors appeared secure.

Extra Patrol – Extra patrol was requested in the area of Lance Court in reference to a dark in color, suspicious passenger vehicle.

Suspicious Vehicle – A suspicious, dark in color, Dodge Challenger, was observed in the area of Bermuda Court.

Arrest – Joshua Doster was arrested for Disorderly Conduct on Lake Edmond Rd.

Extra Patrol – Subjects rang the doorbell of a residence on Holly Ridge Circle then ran off when the homeowner answered the door.

Theft – Jewelry was taken from a residence on Youth Monroe Rd.

Burglary – Firearms were reportedly taken from a residence on Highway 20. A suspect was named. The suspect later returned the firearms to the owner.

Safety Checkpoint – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Centerville Rosebud Rd. at Manor Way. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Zone 7

Safety Checkpoint– Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Broadnax Mill Rd. at Youth Monroe Rd. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at the Maverick Express on Highway 138. All windows and doors appeared secure.

Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm at the Papa Johns on Highway 138. All windows and doors appeared secure.

Burglary Report – Damages were reported at a residence on Greenhill Way in reference to a broken door frame. Extra patrol was requested.

Damage to Property – A fence and the gate to the entrance of a driveway on Hwy 81 was damaged.

Abandoned Vehicle – A Chrysler Sebring was left in the roadway of Emmett Still Rd. near Stonecrest Place. The vehicle was later towed from the scene.

Threats – Teenagers were reportedly at a location on Sage Court harassing another teenager. Walton County deputies issued Criminal Trespass warnings.

Safety Check – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Cannon Farm Rd. at Old Highway 138. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Chase – Walton County deputies chased two motorcycles on Lee Byrd Rd. Deputies lost contact with the motorcycles and the chase was terminated.

Prowler – Someone attempted to open the door to a basement door at a residence on McKinsey Ridge in the Forest Brooks subdivision. The subject also knocked on a window at the residence.