Report: Navarre woman assaults 74-year-old
Report: Navarre woman assaults 74-year-old
An allegedly intoxicated Navarre woman was arrested by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies after a 74-year-old man came forward stating she pushed him to the ground several times and broke his cell phone in half. The victim claimed that the suspect, Dawn Szyszkowski, 51, of Las Vegas Trail, pushed him to the ground numerous times … read more
Duo nabbed for stealing jewelry, gardening tools
Duo nabbed for stealing jewelry, gardening tools
A Navarre couple were arrested on numerous theft charges after it was determined the duo stole from an individual who was allowing them to stay in their shed in their backyard. According a the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Melody Harvell and Frank Landry were both arrested following the investigation. Harvell was charged … read more
SRSO: Argument over food turns physical
SRSO: Argument over food turns physical
An argument over rice allegedly turned physical at a Navarre residence last Friday, leading to the arrest of a Deer Lane man. The suspect, Jory Whyms, was arrested following the alleged incident and charged with Misdemeanor Battery. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies were told by the victim that an … read more
Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy showcases K9
Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy showcases K9
During the September presentation of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy, Sgt. Roman Jackson explained operations to class members while Officer Clay Smith with K9 Narco provided a demonstration. Training includes obedience, tracking, evidence searches, open area and building searches and narcotics detection. Deploying a K9 unit can significantly lower risks … read more
Gulf Breeze woman arrested for battery
Gulf Breeze woman arrested for battery
A Gulf Breeze woman who was allegedly upset over her house not being clean and for her husband having unwanted guests over at her residence was arrested for Battery last Thursday after her husband claimed she kicked him in his shin. Thirty-six-year-old Stephanie Ernst was arrested for the alleged incident and booked into Santa Rosa … read more
Report: Woman punches deputy during DUI stop
Report: Woman punches deputy during DUI stop
An intoxicated Navarre woman was arrested for DUI and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Saturday night after a good Samaritan called 9-1-1 to report that the woman had left the bar in her vehicle while she was highly intoxicated after the bartender refused to serve her more drinks. According to the Santa Rosa County … read more
DUI attorney charged with DUI, Battery on LEO
DUI attorney charged with DUI, Battery on LEO
A Gulf Breeze police officer was shaken up Saturday after a criminal trial attorney from Lakewood Ranch, Fla., who represents DUI suspects, hit an officer head on during a drunken high-speed pursuit down U.S. Highway 98 in the middle of the day. Terra Carroll, who has an law office based out of Lakewood Ranch, was … read more
SRSO searching for vehicle burglars
SRSO searching for vehicle burglars
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify two men who were seen rummaging through vehicles in the Holley by the Sea subdivision in Navarre last week. The two men’s actions were caught on home surveillance video. The vehicle burglaries happened early last Wednesday morning. The men were using flashlights to look inside … read more
Gulf Breeze man charged with child neglect
Gulf Breeze man charged with child neglect
A Gulf Breeze man was charged with child neglect after he allegedly slapped one of his children across the face after she screamed during a scary movie. Michael Campbell, 31, of Green Briar Parkway was arrested after the alleged incident and charged with Cruelty Towards a Child and booked into Santa Rosa County Jail. According … read more
Burglary suspect nabbed
Burglary suspect nabbed
Fingerprints taken from two area businesses linked a Navarre man to two burglaries in the south end of the county that transpired late last month. Following a thorough investigation, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 19-year-old Shane Maddox, of Bay Watch Lane, and charged him with two counts of Burglary, two counts of Larceny and … read more