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Curtis Anders and his wife, Donifan
NEWS ALERT: Blountstown Man Arrested For Child Abuse
Ross
Devonta Ross, 21, has been charged with one count of child abuse and two counts of child neglect.
According to the Blountstown Police Department, an investigation began after the infant was taken to Calhoun-Liberty Hospital by other relatives back on Jan. 18. The baby was found to have fractures to his right femur and right tibia, as well as other possible injuries. The Department of Children and Families intervened and opened an investigation with the BPD and Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement. During an interview Wednesday, Ross said he was caring for the infant and a one-year-old during the late evening hours of Jan. 17 and early morning hours of Jan. 18. He reportedly admitted to authorities he left the two children in an apartment and walked down the street to buy four cigarettes from a neighbor. He further offered that he had forgotten he placed the 4 month old child in the bed of this apartment and, upon entering the bedroom, he did a “superman dive” onto the bed, landing on the infant. Devonta Ross did not seek medical attention for the child or report this incident to the child’s mother or law enforcement.
Ross was interviewed on two prior occasions by law enforcement and failed to disclose any knowledge of how the child was injured prior to Wednesday's interview.
Capt. Adam Terry was the case agent for the BPD.
NEWS ALERT: Blountstown Man Arrested For Child Abuse
Ross
Devonta Ross, 21, has been charged with one count of child abuse and two counts of child neglect.
According to the Blountstown Police Department, an investigation began after the infant was taken to Calhoun-Liberty Hospital by other relatives back on Jan. 18. The baby was found to have fractures to his right femur and right tibia, as well as other possible injuries. The Department of Children and Families intervened and opened an investigation with the BPD and Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement. During an interview Wednesday, Ross said he was caring for the infant and a one-year-old during the late evening hours of Jan. 17 and early morning hours of Jan. 18. He reportedly admitted to authorities he left the two children in an apartment and walked down the street to buy four cigarettes from a neighbor. He further offered that he had forgotten he placed the 4 month old child in the bed of this apartment and, upon entering the bedroom, he did a “superman dive” onto the bed, landing on the infant. Devonta Ross did not seek medical attention for the child or report this incident to the child’s mother or law enforcement.
Ross was interviewed on two prior occasions by law enforcement and failed to disclose any knowledge of how the child was injured prior to Wednesday's interview.
Capt. Adam Terry was the case agent for the BPD.
NEWS ALERT: CCSO Sting Leads to Meth Arrest
Walden
On February 11, 2014, Calhoun County Sheriffs Office CID arrested Liberty County residence Kenneth Ivey Walden on Charges of Sale or Delivery of Methamphetamine and Possession of Listed Chemicals. On or about February 11, 2014, the CID arranged an exchange of pseudoephedrine for methamphetamine with Walden. Pseudoephedrine is a precursor chemical that is essential to the methamphetamine manufacture process.
Around 5:30 PM Walden arrived at the predetermined location. Approximately a half gram of methamphetamine was provided by Walden in exchange for the two boxes of pseudoephedrine. Following the delivery, a felony traffic stop was conducted at the intersection of Chipola Road and SR20.
Walden, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the County Jail and booked accordingly.
Walden has an extensive drug history and was released from the Department of Corrections in August of 2013. On February 12, 2014 Walden was given a Conditional Release at first appearance.
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NEWS ALERT: Update in Kidnapping Case
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Chipley has received numerous tips and leads in reference to the location of Christopher Cruz Walley, suspected of kidnapping and beating a woman Thursday. Law enforcement has reason to believe Walley may be in the south Georgia area.The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Christopher Cruz Walley.
Please report anything that looks suspicious or that could be related to this case to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office immediately. Walley is believed to be driving a white 1998 Ford Expedition.
As always, you can remain anonymous by reporting through 638-TIPS (8477).
Check out the previous report in our "Top Stories" section for more on this case.
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