SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFFS OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

Sheriff's Office Investigating String of Window Vandalisms in Milton and Pace

The Sheriff's Office is investigating numerous acts of vandalism in the Milton and Pace area that occurred over the weekend. Multiple incidents were responded to by deputies involving the shattering of residential and vehicle windows throughout the area. During the night time hours of May 22 nd through May 24 th, 11 different locations were responded to due to vandalism complaints. During the crimes, vehicle windows, mirrors, and residential windows were shattered with objects believed to be golf clubs, hockey sticks, and ball bats. During one incident, a piece of asphalt was thrown through a window. Four of the victims saw the suspects and identified them as 3 to 4 white males in a dark colored SUV. The incidents occurred on Timberland Drive, Creekview Lane, Westport Drive, Highway 90, Grandview Drive, Church Street, St. James Street, Myrtle Road, Pine Ridge Drive, Creekside Lane, and Cherub Circle. Investigators are asking anyone with information about these crimes to contact the Sheriff's Office at 983-1190 or Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers at 437-STOP. Information provided to Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest of the suspects can result in a cash reward of up to $1000.00.

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit

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