SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

ANGELA LEAVITT ARRESTED: CHILDREN RETURNED TO FATHER

A Crime Stoppers tip was received early this afternoon which led to the arrest of Angela Leavitt and the safe return of her two children. The tip provided information that led authorities to Pensacola Regional Airport. Leavitt was supposed to be arriving at the Pensacola Airport from a connecting flight from Atlanta . Pensacola Airport Police were contacted and advised to be on the look out for Leavitt and her two children. At 1256 hours, Airport Police were able to locate Leavitt, along with her two children, in the baggage claim area of the airport. Also present with Leavitt was her attorney, who was meeting her at the airport. The attorney's name isn't known at this time. Leavitt stated that she was in the process of attempting to turn herself in at the Santa Rosa County Jail. Leavitt was then arrested by Pensacola Airport Police and transported to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. She was later transported to the Santa Rosa County Jail where she is being held without bond. Her children have since been released to the custody of their father, Greg Leavitt, per court order. Leavitt will have a first appearance tomorrow, although the time isn't known. No further information is known concerning where Leavitt was coming from, or any other details concerning her arrest. A booking photo is attached to this email.

*** THANKS TO ALL MEDIA FOR THEIR HELP IN AIRING THIS SO THE CHILDREN COULD BE RETURNED SAFELY TO THEIR FATHER ***

Update:

Press Release

06/09/08

16 Year Old Missing Boy Located

The 16 year old boy that was being sought by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office was located late this morning in Pensacola after he contacted investigators by phone. The boy was in good condition and is currently being interviewed by law enforcement. He is being interviewed to determine if he can provide any useful information that will help in the recovery of Angela Leavitt or her two children, who are currently entered into a national database as being missing/endangered. No details are being released at this time as to where he was found or any comments made by the juvenile, due to the investigative nature of this case. I will update this information as soon as it is releasable or more information becomes available.

Press Release

Milton Woman Being Sought for Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor

On May 27, 2008, a complaint was filed with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office involving a28 year old Milton woman that was believed to be having a sexual relationship with a 16-year old boy. Text messages had been intercepted between the suspect, Angela Leavitt, and the 16 year old victim. The text messages were sexual in nature, revealing that Leavitt wanted to have a child with the 16 year old boy. Investigators were able to determine that Leavitt had engaged in sexual activity with the 16 year old boy on three separate occasions. One of the encounters occurred at Leavitt's Milton home after Leavitt picked up the boy and drove him to her house. Based on the information that was obtained during interviews with Leavitt and the boy, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Leavitt. When investigators went to arrest Leavitt, they found that she had fled from her residence prior to their arrival, and also had taken her children with her. Leavitt is aware that she is being sought by law enforcement and investigators believe that she fled with her children to avoid arrest. Anyone having any knowledge as to where Leavitt is located is asked to contact the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office at 983-1242, or Crime Stoppers at 437-STOP. Anyone providing information to Crime Stoppers that results in an arrest is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00. A photograph of the suspect is attached to this email. It has also been found that the 16 year old boy in this case disappeared his home the same date as Leavitt disappeared from the area. Leavitt and the juvenile both quit their jobs on the same date (June 3rd). The boy was last seen by a friend, after the boy was dropped off at Leavitt's house on the evening of June 3rd. Due to all of the circumstances, investigators believe that the boy may be in the company of Leavitt. The boy's name is not being released due to the nature of the investigation and his juvenile status.

SUSPECT:

Angela Marie Leavitt, W/F, 28 years old

6800 block of Chuckwagon Lane , Milton , FL

CHARGES:

Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor, 2 nd degree felony, NO BOND

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit

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