For Immediate Release
May 18, 2012

LAKE CITY – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement Cyber Crime Squad and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested Stanley Romero Johnson, 44, of Lake City , on five counts of possession of child pornography, a third degree felony. Johnson was a correctional officer at Hamilton Correctional Institution.

FDLE Agents executed a search warrant yesterday at Johnson’s home located at 601 NW Emerald Lakes Drive in Lake City, after suspecting child pornography images on his computer.

Johnson was arrested without incident and booked into the Columbia County jail. This case will be prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, Third Judicial Circuit.

Please visit the FDLE Computer Crime Center website to review tips for keeping your children safe online at: www.fdle.state.fl.us/FC3/.

For Further Information Contact:
Gretl Plessinger or Keith Kameg
FDLE Office of Public Information
(850) 410-7001

The seminar met for one week each month for three months at FDLE Headquarters. Graduates took classes on topics such as futures, demography, budgeting, managing generations, ethics and implementing strategic change.

The goal of the Chief Executive Seminar is to prepare Florida’s criminal justice leadership for the challenging and changing demands of the future. Class participants study trends and events that may affect criminal justice professionals and our state and develop new leadership skills to address and manage the changes ahead.

The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, established within the FDLE and affiliated with the State University System, was established in 1990 by the Florida Legislature, who recognized the need for an innovative and multifaceted approach to the education and training of criminal justice professionals.

Detective Glenn Wyche was assigned to investigate the theft. Detective Wyche checked with local jewelry stores and pawn shops to determine if anyone had sold or attempted to sell the stolen jewelry. Detective Wyche was able to locate the stolen jewelry on May 11, 2012 at a local Coin and Gold store. The proprietor still had the jewelry in his possession and advised Detective Wyche that he had paid the suspect $500.00 for the jewelry. The jewelry was recovered and returned to the owner.

Detective Wyche made contact with the suspect at her home. The suspect was confronted with the findings and she admitted to Detective Wyche that she had stolen and sold the jewelry. Detective Wyche arrested the suspect without incident. She was booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility.

Arrested:

Courtney Lynn Combs, 8/13/1993
261 N.W. Wilson St., Lake City, FL
Charges: Grand Theft, Dealing in Stolen Property
Bond: $20,000.00

At approximately 2:30 p.m., a man entered the Chevron located at 3828 N. Highway 441, Lake City, FL. The suspect approached the clerk and demanded money. The clerk refused to give the suspect any money. The suspect became enraged and smashed the credit card reader on the counter and then punched through a glass display case. The suspect attempted to steal the cash register but was unsuccessful. The suspect exited the store and fled the scene in a brown Chevrolet pickup truck. Witnesses at the scene were able to provide a detailed description of the vehicle. The suspect was last seen entering westbound Interstate 10.

Columbia County emergency communications personnel acted quickly to broadcast the description of the suspect and his vehicle to local and surrounding law enforcement agencies. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies positioned themselves on the highway corridors that the suspect could have possibly been travelling on. Sergeant Keith Jackson of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office observed the suspect vehicle travelling south on Interstate 75. Sgt Jackson and Corporal Jay Swisher were able to conduct a traffic stop on the suspect when the suspect exited onto S.R. 47. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Deputies observed injuries to the suspect’s right hand that was consistent with the glass display case being damaged. The suspect’s clothing and vehicle also matched the description provided by witnesses. Deputies discovered that the suspect had $1,3000.00 of his own money on his person. A small amount of marijuana was discovered in the suspect’s vehicle as well.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment of his injured hand. The suspect refused any treatment and was transported to the Columbia County Detention Facility.

Arrested:

Daniel Ray Messersmith, 12/26/1964
21549 Green Springs Rd., Abingdon, VA
Charges: Robbery, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Less than 20 Grams of Cannabis, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Bond: NONE

On May 10, 2012, at approximately 10:15 pm, CCSO detectives assigned to the Multi Jurisdictional Task Force served a search warrant at 3851 N.W. Archer Rd. Detectives discovered marijuana, prescription medications and a firearm in the home.

Detectives seized approximately 247 grams of marijuana and approximately 16 grams of Oxycodone. A loaded semi automatic handgun was also seized. Further, detectives seized over $5,000.00 in U.S. Currency. Detectives arrested Timothy T. Morgan and Travis Mullins. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident and booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility.

Additional arrests and/or charges are possible as this investigation moves forward.

The Columbia County Multi Jurisdictional Task Force is comprised of detectives from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Lake City Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Arrested:

Timothy Tamel Morgan, 11/17/1986
239 SE Hanover St., Lake City, FL
Charges: Trafficking in Narcotics, Possession of Over 20 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: $31,000.00

Travis Denard Mullins, 6/08/1984
1094 SW McFarlane Ave, Lake City, FL
Charges: Trafficking in Narcotics, Possession of Over 20 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: $31,000.00

Lieutenant Joseph Lucas was promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Lucas is a 20 year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Lucas’s most recent assignment was a Lieutenant in the Detective Division. Captain Lucas is now the Commander of the Detective Division.

Sergeant Robert Holloway was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Holloway is a 19 year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Lieutenant Holloway most recently supervised the Civil Division. Lieutenant Holloway will be assigned to the Patrol Division as a supervisor.

Sergeant Chrisotpher Sharpe was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Sharpe is a 19 year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Lieutenant Sharpe was most recently assigned as the Training Officer for the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Lieutenant Sharpe will be assigned to the Detective Division.

All of us at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to Captain Lucas, Lieutenant Holloway and Lieutenant Sharpe. We wish them the best of luck in their new positions.

Sheriff Mark Hunter “pins” Captain Lucas

Captain Joe Lucas with Sheriff Hunter

Sheriff Mark Hunter removes Lt Holloway’s Sergeant stripes

Sheriff Hunter “pins” Lt. Holloway

Lt. Robert Holloway and Sheriff Hunter

Sheriff Mark Hunter removes Lt. Sharpe’s Sergeant stripes

Sheriff Hunter “pins” Lt. Sharpe

Lt Chris Sharpe and Sheriff Hunter

Sheriff Mark Hunter (L), Lt. Robert Holloway, Captain Joe Lucas, Lt. Chris Sharpe

Detectives Jimmy Watson and John Hatcher were assigned to investigate the burglary cases. During their investigation they developed information that some of the stolen property had been sold in Gainesville. Detectives with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office assisted CCSO in obtaining this information. The investigation in Alachua County led to the identification of a group of suspects local to the area of the burglaries in Columbia County.

On 04/30/2012 Detective Glen Wyche was patrolling in the area of Country Club Road and responded to a call for a burglary that had just occurred on S.E. Olustee Terrace. Detective Wyche saw citizens following a male that was running from the location. Detective Wyche was able to detain the suspect, identified as Jordan Shuler. Shuler had previously been identified as a suspect in the other burglaries. Shuler was one of two individuals who had sold stolen jewelry from the burglaries.

A second suspect was located by Detective Watson and Deputy Slade McCardle hiding in a nearby residence. This suspect was identified as Raul Alex Joglar. These two suspects were linked to the burglary on S.E. Olustee Terrace based upon witness descriptions and evidence from the crime scene. A thorough investigation by CCSO detectives led to the identification of four other suspects in these burglaries. Additional arrests and/or charges are possible as the investigation moves forward. To date six individuals have been arrested in connection with these series of burglaries.

Six residential burglaries have been solved as a result of this investigation. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Detective Jimmy Watson or Detective J. Hatcher at CCSO Investigations, 758-1095. Citizens may also call Crime Stoppers of Columbia County at 386.754.7099. Callers to Crime Stoppers will always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

The successful investigation of these cases was a result of CCSO Patrol deputies and CCSO Detectives working together. Lake City Police Department Investigators also provided information that helped identify one of the suspects. The assistance of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office provided essential information that helped CCSO solve so many cases in a short period of time.

Arrested:

Jordan Shuler, 3/6/1993

246 S.E. Margaret St., Lake City, FL

Charges: Burglary (6 counts), Grand Theft, Criminal Conspiracy

Bond: $133,000.00

Raul A. Joglar, 8/18/1988

290 N.E. Howard St., Lake City, FL

Charges: Burglary (5 counts), Grand Theft, Criminal Conspiracy

Bond: $74,000.00

Justin Fulton (juvenile), 12/16/1995

412 N.E. Morgan St., Lake City, FL

Charges: Burglary (3 counts) Grand Theft, Criminal Conspiracy

William Tylor Blaine Register, 2/18/1993

388 S.W. Hillcrest St., Lake City, FL

Charges: Violation of Probation, Burglary, Grand Theft

Bond: NONE

Cleveland Collins, 10/29/1992

1586 S.E. Country Club Rd., Lake City, FL

Charges: Grand Theft

Bond: $5,000.00 (RELEASED)

Ray J. Brooks, 3/08/1991

740 S.E. Brown St., Lake City, FL

Charges: Accessory After the Fact

Bond: $5,000.00

At approximately 9:10 p.m., the suspect entered the Sunoco and locked the front door of the business. The suspect produced a pocket knife and began to stab several food items and a cooler inside the store. The witnesses stated that the suspect appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The suspect was speaking incoherently. The suspect retrieved two drinks from the cooler and exited the store. 

The clerk called 911 to report the robbery. A BOLO for the suspect was issued. Officers from the Lake City Police Department located the suspect at a Shell station on 90 West. The suspect attempted to flee on foot from the LCPD officer. The officer deployed an electronic control device and the suspect was taken into custody.  Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Todd Lussier assumed custody of the suspect and transported him to the Columbia County Detention Facility without incident. 

Arrested: 

Ashley Quillian Wilson, 10/25/1971

2986 Gum Springs Church Rd., Jefferson, GA

Charges: Robbery, Petit Theft

Bond: $51,000.00

Mary Brooker (L) Sheriff Mark Hunter (R)

Deputies have determined that the suspect and victim, brothers, were involved in an argument in a field on the property. The suspect, David Cray, produced a .380 caliber handgun and allegedly shot his brother one time in the groin area while the victim was seated on a lawnmower. The victim was flown to Shands UF for treatment of the single gunshot wound. The injuries did not appear to be life threatening.

The suspect was taken into custody at the scene without incident. David Cray was transported to the Columbia County Detention Facility and booked on Aggravated Battery charges.

Arrested:

David Cray, 01/20/1964
1359 Runningbrook Ct., Jacksonville, FL