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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.
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.
NEWS ALERT: Three Named In Tractor Theft Case
Raffield
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.
NEWS ALERT: Search On For Alleged Kidnapper in White Expedition
Have you seen this man?
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Chipley, their office responded to a call in reference to a possible kidnapping and assault at approximately 12:56 p.m., February 6th. Officers arrived at a residence on Eloise Road and found the victim, who’s name is being withheld at this time, severely beaten. Washington County EMS responded and transported the victim to the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. The victim is listed in critical condition at this time.
Following interviews with the victim, investigators were able to piece together a timeline and identify a suspect, Christopher Cruz Walley, 25 year old white male, 5’11”, 230 lbs, with brown hair and green eyes.
The victim had been in a vehicle with Walley the previous day, Wednesday, February 5th, when without warning, Walley stopped the vehicle and proceeded to attack the victim by physically assaulting her with his hands. Walley then struck the victim numerous times with an expandable police baton, known as an asp, until the victim lost consciousness. The victim regained consciousness and found she had been moved to the trunk of the vehicle. Walley continued to travel throughout the evening and into the next day, Thursday, February 6th, making several stops with the victim still trapped in the trunk. Walley came to a stop on Eloise Road and the victim was able to escape to a nearby residence where a neighbor reported the incident to law enforcement.
Officers with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have currently organized an extensive search for Walley with the assistance of FHP and the US Marshals. Walley is believed to be traveling in a 1998 Ford Expedition, white in color, with the tag number B905MA.
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.
“We are actively employing all resources available to apprehend a suspect who violently attacked a resident of our community” states Sheriff Haddock. “We are all hands on deck until this case is resolved and we are asking the community to be vigilant in reporting anything that looks suspicious or that could be related to this case. Please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with this information immediately. As always, you can remain anonymous by reporting through 638-TIPS (8477)."
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