North Santa Rosa
Category archives for: Crime

Maloney convicted by jury

Russell Maloney was convicted by a Santa Rosa County Jury on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, of Sexual Battery by a Person in Familial or Custodial Authority. Russell Maloney, age 34, was arrested on April 30, 2012 after the 14-year old victim disclosed to her youth pastor that Maloney had engaged in sexual intercourse with her […]

SWAT Incident in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa County Deputies ended a stand-off this afternoon with no injuries being reported. Deputies attempted to serve a warrant on Joshua Randell Mauldin who was located on Appaloosa Ave in Milton FL. The suspect barricaded himself in the home and refused to exit. The suspect was also armed with a gun and was inside […]

Molino School Burglary

Five individuals are charged in connection with the burglary of Molino Park Elementary School, which resulted in more than $60,000 in stolen property and another $7,000 in damages. The crime occurred sometime between August 9 and August 10, 2013 at the school which is located in the 800 block of Highway 97 in Molino, Florida. […]

Arkansas Jail Escapee Arrested by SRSO Deputies near Chumuckla

In late July of this year, Derrick Glen Estell was in jail in Garland County Arkansas. He escaped through a window and was seen on camera running out of the jail. It is believed he was assisted by his family and girlfriend. A national manhunt was underway. On 8-22-13, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office […]

Vehicle Burglary – Shots Fired in North Santa Rosa County

On 7/29/13, we received 2 separate calls regarding vehicle burglaries in the area of 14000 block of Hwy 87 and also on Gainey Ford Rd. These calls were both received after 2300 hrs. The first reported incident, the vehicle was found open after the fact, with valuables taken. No one was observed in the area. […]

Sex Predator Arrested for Lewd Behavior

On 7/22/13, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Wal-Mart in Gulf Breeze for an indecent exposure complaint. Deputies made contact with the juvenile victim and the parent. According to the report, the juvenile was walking through the store when the victim observed a male in the same aisle. The male was […]

Two Arrested in Animal Abuse Case

Two suspects are in the Santa Rosa County Jail and are being held on $3500.00 bond each for animal cruelty charges On 5/20/13, Deputies received information from the Santa Rosa County Animal Control Service regarding health nuisance violations. In addition, there were allegations of animals being adopted into the community which were infected with contagious diseases. […]

State Attorney announces conviction of Faxon

State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that on June 25, 2013, Garrett Austin Faxon of Milton was convicted by a Santa Rosa County Jury of Burglary of a Dwelling, Grand Theft of a Firearm and Grand Theft. Following the verdict, Circuit Judge David Rimmer sentenced Faxon to 25 years in state prison for the crimes. The […]

Suspect Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit completed their investigation against suspect Brian Keith Simmons Sr. Simmons was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault/Battery and Lewd Lascivious Charges on a minor, first and second degree felonies. We received several complaints from a victim who gave graphic details about sexual activity regarding Simmons. Detectives […]

Amber Alert

CHARISH PERRIWINKLE Missing From: Jacksonville, Fl. Duval County Child Missing: 6/21/2013 Age: 8 years Age Missing: 8 years Sex: Female Race: White Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel Height: 4’03” Weight: 60 Abductor Name: Donald Smith Age: 56 years Age Missing: 56 years Sex: Male Race: White Hair: Gray Eyes: Brown Height: 5’10” Weight: 190 Additional Image […]