Saturday, October 13. 2012

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

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News Segment 1

Jordan Found Guilty

Anthony Jordan was convicted by a Walton County Jury in Circuit Court before Judge Kelvin Wells of Trafficking in Methamphetamine (over 200 grams).

On February 20, 2012 deputies responded to a citizen complaint after a locked trunk
was found in the woods. When the deputies arrived they located the locked trunk and
upon cutting open the trunk they found a clandestine meth lab. Narcotics investigators
arrived and after disassembling the lab, they sent various items to the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for both chemical and fingerprint analysis. One
container, which FDLE determined contained over 600 grams of meth oil, was found to
have Jordan’s fingerprint on it.        

Judge Kelvin Wells scheduled Anthony Jordan to be sentenced on November 13, 2012.
Jordan faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years in state prison.

The investigation which led to the successful prosecution of Anthony Jordan was
conducted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Walton County Vice/Narcotics Unit,
and the Walton County State Attorney's Office.  Assistant State Attorney Josh Mitchell
prosecuted the case.


FWC Report

FWC Officer Heath Nichols located and interviewed a subject regarding a petit theft case that occurred at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. While checking out of the park, the subject paid his lodging fee but took back a portion of the money when the park employee turned her back for a brief moment. The subject agreed to return the money after he learned of a video that captured his actions. The subject was issued a trespass warning prohibiting him from entering the park. Charges are pending.

News Segment 2

Share The Shelter

Benefiting partners, Shelter House and Alaqua Animal Refuge, recently announced that the Share the Shelter Music Fest raised nearly $34,000 for both charities.

The day long music fest that was held on Saturday, September 29, attracted nearly 800 attendees and featured several area artists, food vendors and musicians. Four legged friends were also invited to this year’s event and even walked away with a dog “swag bag” courtesy of Furry Fanatics.

Laurie Hood, Founder and Executive Director of Alaqua says they recognize that there is a circle of violence that affects the entire family. She says Alaqua has targeted programs to recognize abuse, provide law enforcement with tools for successful investigations, provide education on the correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence and ultimately, prosecute the abusers. Hood says Share the Shelter is such an important event for both organizations and the partnership is key to making a difference.

Michelle Sperzel, Executive Director, Shelter House says people often forget that domestic violence touches the entire family, including the family pets. When a woman leaves an abusive home and starts a new life she is not only saving her own life, she is saving the lives of her children and animals. She says they are proud of this year’s fest and its success and look forward to next year!

Visit the Share the Shelter Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SharetheShelter) for updates and the save the date for fall 2013 to be announced soon. Also, the exclusive 2012 Share the Shelter CD, featuring all this year’s musical artists as well as a bonus track from Say the Word Poetry, is still for sale and can be purchased online. For even more info, visit www.sharetheshelter.org.

News Segment 3

Greg Spikes Passes

If you needed to know about local and native plants, most in the area would seek out Greg Spikes. Spikes was the owner of Spikes Nursery off Oaklawn Square. For many years he sold and planted native and adaptive plants. Greg Spikes passed away Thursday, at his residence.

Spikes operated the nursery out of his home in DeFuniak Springs. He grew up in the area and attended Walton High. He enjoyed local sports and not only followed the Walton Braves Football, but he played when he attended school. Greg was a guard on the Walton Braves and graduated in 1966. His brother Rickey also attended Walton High. He also went to university in Tennessee on a baseball scholarship. After retiring from the nursery, he went to work in the plants and outdoor department of Lowes. Greg could often be seen riding his bike around town.

Obituary information has not been set.

News Segment 4

Looking for the arrest report? http://jailpublic.co.walton.fl.us. This is the new jail search page. Use the drop down calendar to find dates.

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The FSU Seminoles will host Boston College on Saturday, October 13th. Pre-game at 2:30 pm. Kick-off at 4:30 pm. Go Noles!

DGE Pro Baseball World Series Games on Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th at Douglass Crossroads Park. The fun starts at 1 pm with Baseball Games all day!

In High School Volleyball
Monday, October 15
Walton at Arnold 5 and 6 pm
Tuesday, October 16
Walton hosts South Walton 5 and 6 pm

Join us on Wednesdays for the Jimbo Fisher Show from 6-7 pm right here on WZEP.

Homecoming at Walton High School will be on Friday, October 19. The activities that day will include a homecoming parade through downtown DeFuniak Springs. Anyone interested in participating in the parade should call Beth Yates at 892-1271, ext. 4488. The deadline for signing up to be in the parade is Monday, Oct. 15. The Walton Braves will take on the Marianna Bulldogs. The evening's activities at Yates Memorial Stadium will begin at 6:15 with the presentation of the class floats. The homecoming court will be presented at 6:30, and kick-off for the homecoming football game will be at 7 pm.

The Rotary Club of DeFuniak Springs is holding a Night Golf Tournament on Friday, October 26th at the DeFuniak Springs Country Club. Come play golf in the moonlight using lit golf balls and specially marked greens. Registration begins at 5:30 pm. Shotgun start at dark. BBQ Pork will be served from 6-7 pm. The entry fee is $45 per person and includes 3 mulligan, string, cart, green fees, and meal. For more information or to register, contact Robert Harrington at 801-498-0029.

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Mr. John Arsenault age 73, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida passed away October  8. There will be no formal services held at this time. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Darwin Dunlap, age 74, of Miramar Beach, passed away September 21.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Destin Elk Lodge #2688 at 115 Palmetto Drive Destin, Florida 32540. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Dawin O Dunlap-Local Charity, c/o Destin Elk Lodge #2688, P.O. Box 1009, Destin, Florida 32540. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Velma Brackins Messer, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 2. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 20 at 1pm at the Community Holiness Church in DeFuniak Springs. Visitation will be Saturday, October 20 from 11am to 1pm at the Community Holiness Church. Her ashes will be interned at the Brackins Family plot in Alaqua Cemetery. Faith Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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