SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

Milton Delivery Woman Arrested on Charges Stemming From False Robbery Report

On August 12 th , 2008 , shortly before 10 am , the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office was contacted in reference to an alleged robbery of a DHL Express delivery driver. The driver, Jennifer Powell, stated that while she was making a delivery on Windham Road in Milton , she was approached by multiple suspects in a red vehicle. Powell stated that the suspects demanded that she give them all of the parcels that contained narcotics. According to Powell, the unknown suspects removed multiple parcels containing narcotics from the back of the delivery van and fled the scene. Investigators spoke with Powell concerning the allegations and found that Powell completed two more delivery stops before she ever contacted law enforcement concerning the alleged robbery. Investigators interviewing Powell questioned her regarding her account of the alleged robbery. During questioning, Powell admitted that she had lied to responding deputies about what had occurred. Powell also made statements to investigators admitting that she was not approached by a red car occupied by two suspects. Investigators were able to determine that Powell was involved in the theft of the narcotics from the delivery truck. A large quantity of narcotics was stolen, and investigators are currently working on the case in order to track down the stolen narcotics. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, no further information can be released at this time. Powell was arrested and charged with the following crimes. A photograph of Powell is attached to this email.

SUSPECT:

Jennifer Ann Powell, W/F, 33 years old

7900 Block of Rex Drive , Milton , FL

CHARGES:

Grand Theft, 3 rd degree felony

Making False Report to Law Enforcement, 1 st degree misdemeanor

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit

(850) 981-2136 or shaines@srso.net