Dale County Sheriff’s charge two with possession

August 29, 2008

By Ebony Horton

Dale County Sheriff’s investigators charged two with possession of marijuana, controlled substance and drug paraphernalia on Friday.
Eric P. Landrum, 25, and Ciara N. Morales, 21, both of Ozark, were charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana in the second degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a press release from the Dale County Sheriff’s Office.
Wiregrass Violent Crime / Drug Task Force and the Daleville Special Response Team assisted the department with a search warrant at Ozark Villas Apartment on East Andrews Avenue, according to the press release.
Each suspect was transported to the Dale County Jail on $13,000 bond.

OPD reports

August 28, 2008

By Ebony Horton

The following crime/incidents were reported to the Ozark Police Department Tuesday and Wednesday:

Domestic Dispute – King Avenue –two argued over personal matters.

Theft of Property 3rd – Inland –unknown suspect pumped $56.96 worth of gasoline in his vehicle and left without paying.

Theft of Property 3rd/Criminal Mischief 3rd –Logan Road – suspect broke open a lock box at listed address, obtained the house key and entered the listed residence.

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Hudson Circle – suspect egged residence.

Harassing Communications – Mr. D’s RV Park – suspect called victim’s cellular phone several times to annoy and harass him.

Domestic Harassment – suspect struck the victim with an open hand.

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Colliers – suspect was dumping trash into the dumpster behind the listed business and broke out a side window which caused an alarm to activate.

Animal Neglect/Animal Cruelty –South Street – two horses that were observed to be malnourished

Criminal Mischief 3rd –Boykin Avenue – suspect damaged a bedroom screen on her residence by unknown means.

Domestic Dispute – US Highway 231 – two argued over personal matters.

Harassing Communications – Dixie Drive – suspect continues to call victim just to harass and annoy her after being told to stop.

Harassment –Eagle Way – suspect was sent to the office due to being in violation of the school’s dress code and while in the office made a action of lunging over the victim’s desk towards the victim.

Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 3rd –Eagle Way – suspect forced entry into the Field House at Carroll High School Football Stadium and removed a lawn mower, gas cans and battery cables.

Allowing Vicious Dos to Run at Large –Dean Church Road – suspects allow their dog to keep coming into victim’s yard and eating the victim’s cat food and acts aggressive towards the victim.

Theft of Property 3rd – Beeline BP – suspect pumped $34.99 worth of gasoline into his vehicle then left without paying.

Theft of Property 3rd – HOBO Pantry – suspect pumped $56.55 worth of gasoline into his vehicle and left without paying.

Criminal Trespass 3rd – Moss Circle – suspect drove onto victim’s property without permission and was observed taking pictures of her home and property.

Domestic Dispute – Bland Drive – two argued over personal matters.

Theft of Property 3rd/Criminal Trespass 3rd –Judson Drive – suspect is her landlord and has been unlawfully entering her residence and removing items that does not belong to him, in lieu of overdue rent.

Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 1st/Criminal Mischief 3rd – Campground Road –suspect came onto victim’s property and broke out the bedroom window, entered the residence, took the car keys then left the residence on the victim’s vehicle without the victim’s permission.

Theft of Property 3rd – Wal Mart – suspect was observed concealing store items on his person and left without paying.

Theft of Property 2nd/Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Boykin Avenue – victim loaned his vehicle to an unknown suspect in exchange for a $10 crack rock and the suspect then refused to return the vehicle but once the vehicle was recovered, victim’s wallet, cell phone and laptop computer were missing from the vehicle.

Harassment – Quality Inn – suspect kept calling the victim at the front desk, asking her to come to his room and have a drink with him, then after she refused, suspect stated he was going to come to the front desk and have a drink with her.

Domestic Harassment –Harris Road –  suspect (Kenneth Reynolds) asked to enter the victim’s residence and when victim refused, suspect broke out the window, shattering glass everywhere.

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Harris Road – suspect came to the listed residence, which is owned by Mikie Walding, and caused damage to the window at the apartment.

Domestic Dispute –Martin Luther King – two argued over personal matters.

Ozark Police reports

August 26, 2008

By Ebony Horton

The following crimes/incidents were reported to the Ozark Police Department between Monday and Tuesday
Harassment –Eagle Way – suspect touched the victim

Resisting Arrest – Newton Avenue – Suspect was being placed under arrest for outstanding warrants out of Brundidge and ran into her residence, locking the door, and was eventually removed from the residence and arrested.

Theft of Property 3rd – Ozark – Victim suspect obtained victim’s check by unknown means and forged victim’s signature and deposited it into an account.

Theft of Lost Property 3rd – Pizza Hut – victim left purse at listed location by accident and upon returning, the purse and contents were gone.

Possession of Forged Instrument 1st – Arbys Restaurant –suspect came through the drive thru and attempted to pay for his food using a counterfeit twenty dollar bill.

Flood warning in Newton from Monday to Wednesday

August 23, 2008

By Ebony Horton

A flood warning has been issued for the Choctawhatchee River at Newton from 2:32 a.m. Aug. 25 through 7:36 a.m. Aug. 27. Plans should begin now to leave low lying areas around the river in Newton. 
According to the Dale County Emergency Management Agency, flood stage is 19 feet, river is expected to crest at 22 feet. At 24 feet, river flooding will affect stores and apartments in the area.
Anyone needing assistance should call the Dale County EMA office at 445-0859. Personnel are standing by to take your information.

Ozark police reports

August 22, 2008

By Ebony Horton

The following crime/incidents were reported to the Ozark Police Department on Thursday:
Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 3rd –Danny Court – suspect forcibly entered the victim’s apartment and took his checkbook then endorsed a check and attempted to cash it

Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd – Aviation Federal Credit Union – Suspect attempted to deposit a fraudulent check in the amount of $4975.00 at listed bank

Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 2nd –Emerald Street – suspect gained entry into the residence by shattering a rear bedroom window then taking electronic equipment and beverages

Harrassing Communications – Various Locations in Ozark – suspect constantly calls victim to harass and annoy him

Criminal Mischief 3rd/Criminal Trespass 3rd –Anne Street – suspect is walking through victim’s yard and destroying his fence by kicking it down

Domestic Harassment – Faust Avenue – suspect is in the latter stages of Alzheimers and began pushing and shoving the victim causing her to fear for her safety.

Theft of Property 3rd – Wal Mart – suspect was observed placing clothes under a baby seat and in her purse and was arrested.

Criminal Mischief 3rd –County Road 30 – suspect attempted to gain entry into her residence by prying on the front door which caused damage.

Theft of Property 3rd – Wal Mart – suspect was observed placing clothes under a baby seat and in a purse and was arrested.

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Green Village Road - suspect threw rocks and accidentally struck the victim’s vehicle windshield causing it to shatter.

Domestic Dispute – Hwy 123 North – couple argued over personal matters.

Identity Theft –Atlas Street – suspect used victim’s information when given several citations and victim was not in that state at that time.

Domestic Dispute –Hillcrest Street – couple argued over personal matters.

Theft of Property 3rd – Arby’s Restaurant –  cash register came up short on her shift.