Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office officials arrested two men and are seeking a third suspect in connection with a traffic stop of a "blacked out" vehicle spotted in Medart early Thursday, June 11, according to Sheriff David Harvey.

Jeffery Forest Davis, 20, of Havana was arrested at the scene on Ellie Carter Road. Deputy Jeremy Johnston observed the vehicle in a suspicious location with the lights turned off.

The deputy observed a large amount of firearms in the vehicle. Two suspects were fumbling with the weapons and Deputy Johnston observed the butt ends of the weapons sticking out from under the seats, law enforcement officials said.
Stephen Michael Krimmel, 21, of Crawfordville, escaped from the vehicle on foot and remained at large until Friday, June 19 when he was captured in Leon County.

Krimmel is in custody in the Leon County Jail. Law enforcement officials interviewed family members and known associates in an attempt to locate their suspect. "We received a lead from a C.I. (confidential informant) about where he (Krimmel) might be found," said Major Maurice Langston.

Krimmel faces charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, narcotics possession, violation of probation and grand theft.  Krimmel was found at 7 a.m. Friday, June 19 at a home off Highway 20 in Leon. Major Langston said the case investigation is ongoing as a third suspect is being sought.

Deputy Johnston stayed with Davis and the firearms on June 11 and a routine inventory of the vehicle turned up 22 firearms that were recovered by law enforcement.

A Lonesome Road victim in Medart was identified as a burglary victim through a stolen bag and a Tallahassee victim was identified as the owner of the guns, according to Major Langston.

Davis was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana with intent to sell and loitering and prowling. Burglary charges against Davis are pending, said Langston.

There may be more suspects in the case, said Major Langston, including a 17-year-old juvenile. "The U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force is working with us as we continue to track down Krimmel," Langston said last week prior to Krimmel's capture.
Krimmel, a self described Folk Nation Gangster Disciple, had been released in February after serving time in the Florida Department of Corrections for the offenses of burglary and grand theft, according to Frank J. Chiumento, Assistant Chief of the U.S. Marshals Service, Northern District of Florida.  Det. Ward Kromer, Det. Robert Giddens and Det. Sean Wheeler have also been active with the investigation.

In a related matter, Patrol Division deputies ask the public to lock their vehicles and remove personal belongings from their cars and trucks when they are not in use. The division has had a large number of automobile burglaries recently. Many of the victims have failed to lock their vehicles and have left possessions in the cars.  Many times, said Major Langston, subjects go from vehicle to vehicle to determine if one has been left unlocked. The subjects help themselves to the contents of the vehicle, he said.

In other activity reported by the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office during the past week:
• The sheriff's office recently resolved a case involving two former deputies by mutual agreement. Deputy Pam Veltkamp and Deputy Casey Whitlock were terminated after an incident at a Liberty County campground several months ago.  Veltkamp was offered a job at the jail in corrections which she accepted.  She has since moved on to employment with a computer software company.  Whitlock was not given a job offer in law enforcement.
• On June 16, Bonnie L. Pray of Crawfordville reported the theft of electronics. An iPod Touch was stolen from her home. It is valued at $390.  A suspect has been identified. Deputy Jeff Barteld investigated.
• On June 17, Rose Crane of Crawfordville and Spears Small Engine reported the burglary of a gum ball machine after a forced entry at the shop. The value of the machine is $150. Det. Scott Rojas investigated.
• On June 17, Allison N. Court of Crawfordville reported the theft of cash from her wallet. A suspect has been identified. A total of $56 was missing. Deputy Vicki Mitchell investigated.
• On June 15, Maragene Meyers of Crawfordville reported a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that someone stole a CD player from her vehicle at her home. The property is valued at $150 Deputy Nick Boutwell investigated.
• On June 13, Joanne L. Flint of Panacea reported the theft of her wallet.
The wallet and contents were valued at $250. Deputy Nicholas Gray investigated.
• On June 11, Frank A. Cuda of Panacea reported a vehicle burglary. A radio was damaged inside his vehicle. Damage was estimated at $150.  Deputy Jody Quick investigated.
• On June 13, James E. Carter of Crawfordville reported a burglary at his home. A window was discovered broken. A suspect went through rooms and drawers and $100 in coins was stolen. Evidence was collected at the scene.  Det. John Zarate investigated.
• On June 17, Kent Shurleff Larson, 19, of Tallahassee and a 16-year-old female juvenile from Crawfordville were detained on suspicion of shoplifting from Wal-Mart. An infant was also with the two suspects when they were detained. A total of $87 worth of merchandise was found with the suspects.  A trespass warning for the property was issued to both suspects and Larson was issued a notice to appear in court for petit theft. Deputy Scott Rojas investigated.
• On June 18, Cedric W. Jackson of Panacea reported a vehicle fire. The victim had taken his vehicle for repairs and it caught fire on the way home. Firefighters put out the blaze. Deputy Joe Page investigated.
 • On June 18, Jessica C. Windham of Sopchoppy reported a criminal mischief of Granny's Ice Cream truck. The victim plugged the vehicle's freezers into an electrical line to keep their products frozen. Someone unplugged the extension cord causing the freezers to shut off.  Approximately $300 worth of property in the vehicle freezers was destroyed. Sgt. Judd McAlpin investigated.
• On June 18, Braidy A. Hampton of Crawfordville reported a theft of her purse from the Wal-Mart parking lot. The victim reported the loss of cash, personal products and medications. Deputy Ruel Raker investigated.
• On June 22, Karen A. Ross of Crawfordville reported the theft of two bench chairs from her home. The chairs are valued at $225. Deputy Nicholas Gray investigated.
• On June 20, Anthony A. Hertz of Crawfordville reported a vehicle burglary as a DVD/CD player was stolen while the vehicle was parked at a local pub. The property was valued at $450. Deputy Lorne Whaley investigated.
• On June 21, Ann Larkin of Crawfordville reported a criminal mischief as someone damaged her mailbox. The box was torn down and tossed into a neighbor's yard. It was valued at $25. Deputy Scott Powell investigated.
• On June 21, Jill P. Canfield of Crawfordville reported a criminal mischief as someone egged her residence and her vehicle. Deputy Scott Powell investigated.
• On June 22, Chad R. Smith of Crawfordville reported the theft of $10 worth of gasoline from a portable fuel tank in his vehicle. A suspect has been identified. Deputy Dale Evans investigated.
• On June 22, Leonard C. Hicks of Crawfordville reported a fraud as someone created charges on the victim's bank account. A total of $900 worth of charges were created. Deputy Billy Jones investigated.
• On June 22, Mark D. Whitehead of Crawfordville reported a fraud. Bogus bank charges were discovered on the victim's bank account. Approximately $300 worth of charges were made. Deputy Billy Jones investigated.

The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office received 800 calls for service during the past week.

Note to our readers: The people who are reported as charged with crimes in this column have not yet been to trial and are therefore innocent until proven guilty.