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On 02/14/12 Officers responded to the Jackson County Senior Citizen’s Center located 2931 Optimist Drive, Marianna, Fl., in reference to a burglary. While it is not certain how entry was gained into the center, it was reported that a flat screen TV, a Wii console, with two controllers, two Wii games and two cases of Meals-on-Wheels frozen dinners were taken.

On 02/12/12 two suspicious subjects were seen at another business in the area, acting as pest control, but after being denied their services, they left the area. On 02/13/14, one of the subjects that were acting as pest control returned to the same business, this time acting as if he was a custodian of the business. That subject was again asked to leave the premises. It is not known if the suspicious incidents are directly related to the burglary at the Senior Citizens Center. Both incidents are currently under investigation.

If anyone has information about either of the incidents, they are asked to call the Marianna Police Department at 850-526-3125 or Crime Stoppers at 850-526-5000.  

Date of Release: 02/15/2012

Subject of Release: Cocaine in Vehicle

Arrestee: Calvin Eugene Milton B/M DOB 11/07/1967

Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On 02/14/2012 at approx. 7:20 pm, Officers with the Marianna Police Department conducted a traffic stop on vehicle for an expired tag. Once the vehicle came to a rest the driver exited the vehicle and began walking towards the Officer. The Officer gave verbal commands for the driver to show his hands and in which he complied. The Officer then conducted a pat down of the individual identified as, Calvin Eugene Milton. Milton was informed for the reason of the stop. While checking Milton’s driver license the Officer received a notice stating Milton had an active warrant out of Jackson County. Milton was then placed under arrest. Milton gave consent to Officers to search his vehicle and located in the cab of the SUV Officers found a small bag containing a white powdery substance, a cut straw with white powder residue, and a razor blade with the powdery substance on it. All three powders were field tested and gave a positive response for the presence of Cocaine. Milton was later transported to JCCF to await first appearance. 

Date of Release: 2/8/2012

On February 8, 2012 at approximately 01:01 a.m., officers with the Marianna Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Penn Avenue, on a red in color, Ford utility truck. Upon conducting the stop for the traffic infraction of inoperable tag and brake lights, contact was made with the driver of the vehicle, Kenneth Vickery. During the traffic stop, a search of Vickery and his vehicle was conducted. During a search of the vehicle officers were able to locate a small black container which contained 1.4 grams of methamphetamine, (2) Hypodermic needles and other items considered to be drug paraphernalia. Vickery was arrested and is being charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine). Vickery was transported to the Marianna Police Department for processing and later taken to the Jackson County Correctional Facility to await first appearance. 

Date of Release: 1/24/12

On 1-22-12, around 5:57p.m., on Carters Mill Rd, in Marianna, Fl, two 16 year old female juveniles engaged in a physical altercation with the aggressor being held down by the victim. The victim attempted to get up off the aggressor but the 27 year old boy friend of the aggressor grabbed hold of the victim and held her in place while the aggressor pulled a sharp bladed instrument and cut the victim across her face and attempted to cut her on the neck. The mother of the victim stated her daughter received 15 stitches to the face but the cut on the neck was minor. Complaints were signed on the 16 year old aggressor for Aggravated Battery with a deadly weapon and also on Orise Tyrell Kendall for principle to Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.
Kendall's listed address is 2845 Davey St. Marianna, Fl.　 Birthdates is 12-05-1984. The complaints have been sent to the State Attorney’s Office for review 

Date of Release: 1/19/2012

Subject of Release: Attempted Armed Robbery & Attempted Murder.

  Arrested - Hakhelius Jaquarious Moore, b/m 04/01/1993, 2932 Sunset Drive, Marianna, FL; Charge: Attempted armed robbery & attempted murder

Arrested: Deontrey Shaquille Granberry, b/m 09/16/1994, 2839 Stuart Ave, Marianna, FL; Charge: Principal to attempted armed robbery & principal to attempted murder

On 01/18/2012 at approximately 7:20  pm an attempted armed robbery occurred at the Big Star Liquors located on Penn. Ave. in which the clerk was shot  by one of the suspects. Moore entered the store brandishing a handgun in an attempt to rob the clerk.  Moore and the clerk exchanged gunfire in which the clerk received gunshot wounds.  The clerk was transported to Jackson Hospital & later flown to another medical facility & was listed in stable condition.  The Marianna Police Department with assistance from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Wildlife Commission, 14th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Jackson Correctional Institution, & Apalachee Correctional Institution K9 teams we were able to locate & take into custody the above mentioned perpetrators in this incident.

Date of Release: 1/14/2012

On January 14th, 2012 at approximately 4:51 p.m., officers with the Marianna Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Marion St. on a White in color, Honda passenger vehicle after receiving multiple calls that a white male subject driving a white car bearing a Georgia tag had been in the area and had approached at least two people in an attempt to purchase narcotics. The vehicle was located in the area and officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon approaching the vehicle officers were able to identify the driver as David J. Jones. During the traffic stop, a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted after officers observed a white powdery substance on Jones lip which appeared to be crack cocaine. During the search Officers were able to locate several small pieces of crack cocaine in the driver’s seat and on the ground outside the driver’s side door of the vehicle. It was also discovered that Jones ingested some crack cocaine in an attempt to conceal it from Law Enforcement. Several pieces of crack cocaine were removed from Jones mouth. Jones was arrested and is being charged with the above listed charges. Jones was transported to the Marianna Police Department for processing and later taken to the Jackson County Correctional Facility to await first appearance. 

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