FROM THE CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday, April 16, to a suspicious vehicle on Parrish Lake Road. John James Arthur Finney, 35, of Blountstown, was discovered deceased in the driver’s seat from a gunshot wound. It appears that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted, however, this case is under investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for today.
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Missing Woman Found In Blountstown
A Tallahassee woman reported missing Monday has been found safe in Blountstown.
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NEWS ALERT: Missing Woman Found In Blountstown

Davison
A Tallahassee woman reported missing Monday has been found safe in Blountstown.
The Tallahassee Police Department Special Victims Unit posted a notice Monday seeking the whereabouts of 36 year old Melanie Davison. She reportedly required medication which she did not have with her, prompting immediate concern. The TPD report indicated she had been seen in Blountstown on Sunday.
Early Tuesday, Blountstown Fire Chief Ben Hall was in a local convenience store when a woman, later identified as Davison, approached him, then indicated she was lost and needed help. Chief Hall notified the Blountstown Police Department and Lt. Darryl Temple responded.
Davison told authorities she fell asleep in Destin and woke up in a wooded area near the convenience store on Central Avenue West. She said she had no idea how she got to Blountstown.
Davison was taken to the Blountstown Police Department and it was learned she had been reported missing by TPD. Her family was contacted and she was released to their custody.
Note: This is an online exclusive as information regarding this case did not come to light until after The County Record went to press Tuesday morning.
NEWS ALERT: Sheriff's Office Investigating Shooting
FROM THE CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
On April 10, 2014 at approximately 7:00 PM the Calhoun County Sheriffs Office, along with Emergency Medical Services, responded to a shooting at the home of Jackie Reagan Jr. located at 19041 NE JW Alexander Road in Altha, Florida. It was discovered that the brother of the homeowner, Jamie Reagan, came over to Jackie's house uninvited. Witnesses report that Jamie was drinking and got out of his vehicle with a beer bottle in hand. A verbal altercation ensued in which Jamie was asked to leave the property several times. The altercation became heated. Jamie refused to leave and the altercation became physical. Jackie subsequently fired two warning shots. However, Jamie continued to show aggression. Jackie then shot Jamie in the leg with the semi-automatic handgun. He was subsequently flown to Bay Medical Center.
Jackie Reagan was taken to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office where he provided a statement. No charges have been filed at this time. Calhoun County Sheriffs Office will be reviewing the case with the State Attorney's Office in an effort to determine if charges are appropriate or if the case falls under the protection of the Florida Stand Your Ground Law.
On April 10, 2014 at approximately 7:00 PM the Calhoun County Sheriffs Office, along with Emergency Medical Services, responded to a shooting at the home of Jackie Reagan Jr. located at 19041 NE JW Alexander Road in Altha, Florida. It was discovered that the brother of the homeowner, Jamie Reagan, came over to Jackie's house uninvited. Witnesses report that Jamie was drinking and got out of his vehicle with a beer bottle in hand. A verbal altercation ensued in which Jamie was asked to leave the property several times. The altercation became heated. Jamie refused to leave and the altercation became physical. Jackie subsequently fired two warning shots. However, Jamie continued to show aggression. Jackie then shot Jamie in the leg with the semi-automatic handgun. He was subsequently flown to Bay Medical Center.
Jackie Reagan was taken to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office where he provided a statement. No charges have been filed at this time. Calhoun County Sheriffs Office will be reviewing the case with the State Attorney's Office in an effort to determine if charges are appropriate or if the case falls under the protection of the Florida Stand Your Ground Law.
NEWS ALERT: Calhoun County Commission Agenda for April 15
CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APRIL 15, 2014
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. APPROVAL OF APRIL 1, 2014 REGULAR MINUTES, APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS FOR WARRANTS
4. OPEN AND REVIEW REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES – CR 274 SIDEWALK PROJECT
5. VERNA PATTERSON – DISCUSS SHIP
6. STEPHANIE TYRE – DISCUSS HER DRIVEWAY
7. MARINA PENNINGTON, COMMUNITY PLANNING CONSULTANT
8. TOMMY DYKES – PHILLIPS ROAD EASEMENT
9. CARRIE BAKER – SHIP & RCMP
10. BOB FLECK, IDA BOARD CHAIRMAN
11. DONALD STANLEY, COUNTY ENGINEER
12. DAN CLEMONS, WEATHERIZATION
13. ANGIE SMITH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
14. JOE WOOD, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
15. CLERK TIME
1. BOCC Financial Report Presentation – October 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014
2. State of Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program Contract Number CST07 - for Service of Process and Writs
a) Expires 06-30-2014
b) Sheriff and Attorney have reviewed and have no objections
c) Recommendation to Approve/Permission for Chairman to Execute
3. Permission to junk/dispose of obsolete fixed assets
16. ATTORNEY TIME
17. COMMISSION TIME
CHAIRMAN FLOWERS
1. Liberty County EMS Invoice
2. Schedule ARPC Workshop
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
APRIL 15, 2014
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. APPROVAL OF APRIL 1, 2014 REGULAR MINUTES, APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS FOR WARRANTS
4. OPEN AND REVIEW REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES – CR 274 SIDEWALK PROJECT
5. VERNA PATTERSON – DISCUSS SHIP
6. STEPHANIE TYRE – DISCUSS HER DRIVEWAY
7. MARINA PENNINGTON, COMMUNITY PLANNING CONSULTANT
8. TOMMY DYKES – PHILLIPS ROAD EASEMENT
9. CARRIE BAKER – SHIP & RCMP
10. BOB FLECK, IDA BOARD CHAIRMAN
11. DONALD STANLEY, COUNTY ENGINEER
12. DAN CLEMONS, WEATHERIZATION
13. ANGIE SMITH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
14. JOE WOOD, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
15. CLERK TIME
1. BOCC Financial Report Presentation – October 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014
2. State of Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program Contract Number CST07 - for Service of Process and Writs
a) Expires 06-30-2014
b) Sheriff and Attorney have reviewed and have no objections
c) Recommendation to Approve/Permission for Chairman to Execute
3. Permission to junk/dispose of obsolete fixed assets
16. ATTORNEY TIME
17. COMMISSION TIME
CHAIRMAN FLOWERS
1. Liberty County EMS Invoice
2. Schedule ARPC Workshop

Relay For Life
Fifteen teams with 246 participants turned out for the Calhoun Liberty Relay for Life at Sam Atkins Park over the weekend.
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JAILER CHARGED WITH BATTERY ON INMATE
Disturbing video evidence has been released after a Calhoun County Jail officer was charged Monday with misdemeanor battery on an inmate.
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NEWS ALERT: Video of Calhoun Co. Jail Officer/Inmate Incident
BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN
News Editor
Disturbing video evidence has been released after a Calhoun County Jail officer was charged Monday with misdemeanor battery on an inmate.
Christopher Aaron Doyal, 25, of Altha, has resigned from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. As previously reported he has been on paid leave since the alleged incident occurred the night of Feb. 20.
The County Record (TCR) received a copy of the video and audio evidence in the case Monday. After TCR viewed and listened to the evidence, it became extremely unclear why it took over five weeks to charge Doyal and why the taxpayers have paid his salary for over a month.
As previously reported, Sheriff Glenn Kimbrel viewed the same evidence, but opted not to conduct an internal investigation. Instead, he asked the State Attorney’s Office to review the case and make a determination. He told TCR he did have an opinion on the case, but wanted the State Attorney’s Office to give “a second opinion.”
Ofc. Doyal will receive a notice to appear in court to face the charges. Sheriff Kimbrel had no comment Monday.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYJaGNGNnE
News Editor
Disturbing video evidence has been released after a Calhoun County Jail officer was charged Monday with misdemeanor battery on an inmate.
Christopher Aaron Doyal, 25, of Altha, has resigned from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. As previously reported he has been on paid leave since the alleged incident occurred the night of Feb. 20.
The County Record (TCR) received a copy of the video and audio evidence in the case Monday. After TCR viewed and listened to the evidence, it became extremely unclear why it took over five weeks to charge Doyal and why the taxpayers have paid his salary for over a month.
As previously reported, Sheriff Glenn Kimbrel viewed the same evidence, but opted not to conduct an internal investigation. Instead, he asked the State Attorney’s Office to review the case and make a determination. He told TCR he did have an opinion on the case, but wanted the State Attorney’s Office to give “a second opinion.”
Ofc. Doyal will receive a notice to appear in court to face the charges. Sheriff Kimbrel had no comment Monday.
Copy & paste this link in your browser to see the portion of video evidence that led to the charges...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYJaGNGNnE

Folk Life Days Friday & Saturday at the Settlement
Area youth had a blast exploring the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Friday during the annual Folk Life Days celebration.
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River search underway for Liberty County man
A search for a Bristol man continued at press time Tuesday morning on the river near the Estiffanulga Landing in Liberty County.
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NEWS ALERT: River Search Underway for Bristol Man

Curtis Anders and his wife, Donifan

Darryl Taylor named ‘Citizen of the Year’
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the year in business Thursday. The annual banquet was a sell-out event held at the W.T. Neal Civic Center.
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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.
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