Alarm Scares Off Would Be Burglar and Other Cases Investigated by WCSO

This report was compiled from the Walton County Sheriff's Office Zone Alerts.

Zone 1

• Alarm – An alarm sounded on Kraddle Kreek Drive. The alarm was accidently set off by the homeowner breaking a window while vacuuming.

Zone 2

• Suspicious Person – A white male was seen walking through a property on Hickory Nut Way in Squirrel Hollow. Extra Patrol requested. 

Zone 3

• Safety Check – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Snows Mill Rd. @ Mt. Carmel Church Rd. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance. 

Zone 4

• Suspicious Vehicle – A white conversion van was seen driving slowly through the area of Tommy Dillard Rd.
• Burglary Report – An unsecured residence on Hale Place was entered and numerous weapons were taken. A suspect has been named in the theft.

Zone 5

• Suspicious Vehicle – A vehicle was seen at a vacant residence on Watson Mill Court in Watson Mill Estates.
• Alarm – A residence on Alcovy Ridge Lane was found unsecured after an alarm sounded. The key holder was contacted. All windows and doors were secured.
• Underage Drinking – Several juveniles were found drinking in the area of Mitchell Rd. and June Ivey Rd. The parents were notified.
• Alarm – A vacant residence on Fairwinds Drive in Fairwinds subdivision was found unsecured. All windows and doors were secured. The key holder was notified.
• Fire – A residence on Hudson Rd. was struck by lightning, which caused a structure fire. The fire was controlled and damage was minimal.
• Extra Patrol – Extra patrol was requested on Etchison Rd. in reference to possible drug activity.
• Extra Patrol – Extra patrol was requested in the area of Bold Springs, Roscoe Davis Rd. and Double Springs Rd. in reference to recent thefts. 

Zone 6

• Safety Check - Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Youth Monroe Rd. @ Broadnax Mill Rd. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.
• Burglary Report – Unknown persons entered into the back door of a residence on Floye Drive. A wallet and a safe with medications inside were taken. A suspect has been named in the theft.
• Entering Auto – An unlocked vehicle was entered and golfing equipment was taken.
• Arrest – Two subjects were arrested on Donna Lane for outstanding warrants.
• Damage to Property – Several junction boxes were damaged on Hwy 20. Extra patrol requested.

Zone 7

• Damage to Property – Property was destroyed at a vacant residence on Camp Lake Rd. A suspect has been named. Extra patrol requested.
• Burglary Attempt – A residence on Cambridge Way in Cambridge Chase subdivision was forcibly entered through the front door. When the alarm sounded the suspect fled without contact.
• Burglary Report – A residence on Old Hwy 138 was burglarized. The front door frame was damaged as a result of the entry. Medications were taken from the residence.