Crime & Safety

WCSO Investigating Alleged Carjacking on County Line

The victim reported that the incident happened at Highway 278 on the Morgan/Walton County Line. Other incidents investigated included car theft, entering auto, burglary, theft and assault.

Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following incidents between April 17 and 21, 2013.

Zone 1

  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Waters Edge Drive in Lake Walton Estates. All windows and doors appeared secure.
  • Assault – A subject reported being assaulted at Affordable Auto Sales over a repossessed vehicle.

Zone 2

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  • Stolen Vehicle – A blue 2005 dodge Ram was taken from a residence on Amber Stapp Studdard Rd.
  • Carjacking – A subject was carjacked at the Morgan/Walton County line at Hwy 278. A tall, slender black male and a heavyset black female reportedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint. Click here for follow-up.
  • Theft – Copper was taken from a location operated by Georgia Power on Social Circle Fairplay Rd.

Zone 3

  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Mulberry Creek Drive in Poppyfield Farm subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure.
  • Safety Checks – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Jacks Creek Rd. @ Turkey Mountain Trail. Deputies checked for the necessary driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.
  • Suspicious Person – A report was made on Michael Etchison Rd. in reference to someone around a residence with a flashlight.

Β Zone 4

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  • Burglary – An unknown person entered a residence on Louise Drive in Green Acres through an unsecured window. Electronics were taken. Possible suspect has been named.
  • Safety Check – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Shadow Wood Drive @ Emmett Doster Rd.
  • Safety Check – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Sims Bridge Rd. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Zone 5

  • Entering Auto – An unlocked vehicle was entered on Raleigh Way in River Colony subdivision. An Ipod was taken from the vehicle.
  • Safety Check – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Bold Springs Rd. @ Bentley Rd.
  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm in Ivey Plantation on Bold Springs Rd. All windows and doors appeared secure.
  • Theft – An employee at Dollar General off Hwy 11 was reported for possibly stealing merchandise.
  • Suspicious Vehicle – A blue commercial van was reportedly driving slowly through the area of Apalachee Ridge.
  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Arden Crest Way. All windows and doors appeared secure.
  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Watson Mill Drive. All windows and doors appeared secure.
  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Maple Cove Lane. All windows and doors appeared secure.
  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Ivey Drive. All windows and doors appeared secure.
  • Animal Complaint – A complaint was made on Cliff Top Drive in reference to canines being loose. The canines were not vicious.
  • Burglary – A residence was burglarized on Ridgewood Rd. in Ridgewood subdivision.
  • Entering Auto – An unlocked vehicle was entered on Ivey Brook Drive in Ivey Brook subdivision. A wallet was taken.
  • Entering Auto – A vehicle was entered on Ivey Brook Drive in Ivey Brook subdivision. Nothing was taken.
  • Entering Auto – An unlocked vehicle was entered on Ivey Brook Drive in Ivey Brook subdivision.
  • Entering Auto – An unlocked vehicle was entered on Ivey Brook Drive in Ivey Brook subdivision. Nothing was taken.
  • Extra Patrol – Extra patrol was reported on Grady Smith Rd. in reference to speeding vehicles.

Zone 6

  • Firearm – Gunshots were heard in the area of Centerhill Church Rd.
  • Theft – Batteries and a depth finder were stolen from a barn on Youth Monroe Rd.
  • Safety Check – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Rabbit Farm Rd.
  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Winding Grove Lane in Waverly subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure.
  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Nunnally Farm Rd. in Nunnally Forest subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure

Zone 7

  • Firearms – Subjects were found shooting on the power line on Harvest Way in Fields at Shiloh.
  • Disturbance – Loud music was reported on Alcovy Station Rd.
  • Firearms – Gun shots were heard in the Briscoe Drive area.
  • Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Madeline Court in Forest Brooks subdivision. All windows and doors appeared secure.

(This was compiled from the WCSO alerts)

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