up to $ 1,000

ON SEPTEMBER 11TH AND OCTOBER 23RD THE BONIFAY POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THEFT REPORTS AT MEMORIAL FIELD, FOLLOWING THE HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES. IT WAS REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN PERSON(S) ENTERED THE OPPOSING TEAM’S BUSSES AND STOLE NUMEROUS ITEMS INCLUDING CELLULAR PHONES, IPODS AND OTHER BELONGINGS.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON EITHER INCIDENT IS ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS OF HOLMES COUNTY.

YOU WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND ALL CALLS ARE ANSWERED BY AN OUT-OF-STATE ANSWERING SERVICE.

IF YOUR TIP LEADS TO AN ARREST YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A REWARD UP TO $1,000.00.
CALL NOW!!!
CRIMESTOPPERS OF HOLMES COUNTY
1-866-689-8477


Bonifay police department
(850) 547-3661

Kevin E. Belkosky		Timothy R. Kinsey

Bonifay Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of a vehicle from a local medical facility. On November 10, 2009 the Bonifay Police Department received a report concerning the theft of a 1996 Chevrolet S-10 truck from Bonifay Nursing and Rehab. The vehicle was later found by the Florida Highway Patrol along Interstate 10 in Jefferson County. Information was obtained by officers that led to the identification of two suspects involved in the theft. Further investigation led to the arrest of Kevin E. Belkosky (W/M 18 yoa) and Timothy R. Kinsey (W/M 19 yoa) both of Bonifay. Kinsey has been charged with grand theft and Belkosky with principle to grand theft. According to reports, the pair stole the truck for transportation to the Gainesville area. Both suspects have been booked into the Holmes County Jail.

BUSINESS BURGLARY INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST OF EMPLOYEE

Kara R. Justice

The Bonifay Police Department began an investigation into the burglary and theft from a local business on November 11^th that has led to felony charges against an employee of the business. The initial report to law enforcement was the theft of currency from a money bag used at a satellite store. The business owner informed officers that he had recently experienced additional shortages from both the register other transactions. It was determined an employee was likely the culprit, due to no forced entry at the business. Additional evidence was located by the owner, which led to the identification of a suspect. The suspect, identified as Kara R. Justice (W/F 27 yoa) of Bonifay admitted her involvement to officers. Justice was arrested on November 13^th and transported to the Holmes County Jail on charges of burglary of a structure (two counts), petit theft (two counts) and providing false information to a law enforcement officer (one count).

SUSPECTED STOLEN PROPERTY FOUND IN WOODED AREA

 The Bonifay Police Department has recently taken possession of approximately “three truck loadsproperty. This property was located in a wooded area near ” of suspected stolen the southeast portion of the city limits. Surrounding law enforcement agencies have not been able to locate any reports listing this property as stolen. It appears that this property may have been taken from some type of storage facility and consists of various types of property.Anyone with information about this incident or if you have been a victim to a theft and failed to make a report, please contact the Bonifay Police Department at 850-547-3661 or Crimestoppers at 1-866-689-8477.

Retail Theft Suspects Apprehended

With the United States facing some of the toughest economic times in recent history, local law enforcement has been faced with an increase in property crimes. This month, the Bonifay Police Department has responded to several retail theft reports from various businesses. The Department has taken a proactive approach and increased patrols of local businesses in hopes of being a deterrent to theft. A decrease in reports has been observed in the past two weeks. Some of the recent arrests include:

Miranda Jane Wright

Miranda Jane Wright (W/F 23 YOA) of Bonifay has been charged with retail theft after an officer observed her removing flowering plants from a local business and placing them in the backseat of her vehicle after business hours on October 5th. Wright was issued a notice to appear in County Court.

Melissa Eileen Miller		Bridget Cenella Raby

Melissa Eileen Miller (W/F 35 YOA) and Bridget Cenella Raby (W/F 24 YOA) both of Caryville were arrested for retail theft occurring at two different stores on October 7th. The first reporter could only provide a physical description and partial license plate on the suspect’s vehicle. The pair left the immediate area only to return to another store later in the afternoon. The suspects exited the second store through the entrance doors with their stolen goods setting off the anti-theft alarm. Stolen property from both businesses was recovered and returned to the victims. Both Miller and Raby were transported to the Holmes County Jail.

Robert Daniel Turberville

Robert Daniel Turberville (W/M 18 YOA) and a seventeen-year-old white male juvenile accomplice, both of Bonifay were arrested on October 9th when a witness observed Turberville removing security tags from store merchandise and place it in his pocket. Also, according to the witness the juvenile was acting as a “watch-out” to warn of any approaching witnesses. Both Turberville and the juvenile were transported to the Holmes County Jail, where the juvenile was release to his parents.

The Bonifay Police Department would like for all patrons of local businesses to be watchful for suspicious activity. Also, please remember to secure your vehicle and put any recently purchased merchandise in your trunk or otherwise out of view.

TWO OF WASHINGTON COUNTY’S

“MOST WANTED FUGITIVES”

APPREHENDED

Renford Denson Sr.

Bonifay Police arrested two fugitives following the September 15th release of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office “Ten Most Wanted” individuals. On the evening of September 15th, Renford Denson Sr. (B/M 60 YOA) was arrested at a residence on Indiana Avenue. Denson was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Holmes County Jail on outstanding warrants from Holmes and Washington County.

Billy Mike Nettles			Samuel Phillips

A traffic stop in the early morning hours of September 20th, led to the arrest and additional charges for Billy Mike Nettles (B/M 35 YOA) of Caryville. Nettles, was the passenger in a vehicle stopped for no taillights. Nettles initially provided a false name to the investigating officer. A consensual search of the vehicle led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia where Nettles had been sitting. When the Officer asked a Deputy Sheriff, who had arrived as back-up, to place Nettles into custody, Nettles attempted to flee on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, Nettles was apprehended.
Due to his actions, Nettles is facing additional charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, providing false information to law enforcement, resisting arrest with violence and escape. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Samuel Phillips (W/M 43 YOA) of Bonifay was arrested for felony driving while license suspended or revoked (4th offense). Both Phillips and Nettles were booked into the Holmes County Jail. If anyone has information concerning fugitives from justice or any other criminal activity, please contact Crimestoppers of Holmes County at 1-866-689-8477 or the Bonifay Police Department at 547-3661.

September 11th National Day of Service & Remembrance Parade

On Friday, September 11th, 2009 starting at 10:00 AM a Parade will start at the Bonifay Elementary School and travel down Waukesha Street and end at the Holmes County Agriculture Center on Highway 90. The parade will be followed by a luncheon for all emergency volunteers and professionals, provided by the local churches and the Holmes County Ministerial Association.

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This link will open the article online at the Holmes County Times website.

Pursuit Ends with the Arrest of a Fugitive

On Friday, August 28, 2009 the Bonifay Police Department was conducting roadside checkpoints in participation with the “Over The Limit, Under Arrest” campaign. The checkpoint was scheduled to last from 9:00pm until 2:00am, but was cut short by a driver who decided to try and avoid a traffic citation. The incident began at approximately 11:00pm when the checkpoint was being conducted at the intersection of St. John’s Road and County Road 173. The driver of the car has been identified as James Samuel Tomlin (B/M 37 YOA) from the Bonifay area and formerly a resident of Jacksonville. Tomlin performed an illegal “U-turn” in a curve as he approached the checkpoint and quickly accelerated in the opposite direction. An officer who observed the act immediately attempted to stop the vehicle for the infraction. However, Tomlin refused to yield and began to attempt to outrun the officer. The pursuit continued down several streets, with Tomlin paying no attention to stop signs or other motorists. The pursuit continued just outside the city limits to a residential trailer park where Tomlin fled the pursuing officers on foot. The K-9 tracking team from Holmes Correctional Institution responded and tracked the suspect to nearby Interstate 10 where the scent was lost. Information was obtained from a family member that Tomlin had obtained a ride and was enroute to a residence in Washington County. Tomlin was contacted via cell phone and advised that warrants would be obtained for his arrest. A short time later, Tomlin arrived at the scene and surrendered himself to law enforcement. Tomlin was placed under arrest and transported to the Holmes County Jail on charges of willful and wanton reckless driving, fleeing and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer and driving while license suspended/revoked. “The Bonifay Police Department greatly appreciates the assistance provided by members of the Holmes County Correctional Institution K-9 Tracking Team, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol for the performance of their duties in this incident”, stated Chief Chris Wells.

EXHIBITIONIST APPREHENDED

Since July, the Bonifay Police Department has been actively investigating several cases of indecent exposure. The incidents began on July 16th when the first report was received by law enforcement. Since that time, a total of five incidents were reported through August 6th. Most of the incidents occurred in the parking lots of local businesses. A suspect and vehicle description was obtained from each victim, which was very consistent. A time-line was established and extra manpower was utilized during peak hours in hopes of apprehending the suspect. The investigation came to an end yesterday (August 10th) when one of the victims spotted the suspect vehicle and then notified the Bonifay Police Department. The suspect was subsequently stopped for identification and further investigation. The suspect, identified as Michael Nathaniel Simmons (W/M 27 YOA) of Bonifay, admitted his involvement to law enforcement. Simmons was placed under arrest and transported to the Holmes County Jail on four misdemeanor charges of exposure of sexual organs and two felony charges of lewd or lascivious exhibition. It is believed that more victims exist that for whatever reason have not filed a report with law enforcement. Anyone that has information on this or some other crime is asked to contact the Bonifay Police Department at 850-547-3661 or Crimestoppers at 866-689-8477.

Traffic Accident

On the evening of August 2nd, 2009 at approximately 6:40 PM the Bonifay Police Department along with Holmes County EMS and the Bonifay Fire & Rescue were dispatched to the intersection of Hwy 79 and Michigan Avenue in reference to a traffic accident with injuries. An Officer with the Bonifay Police Department was the first on scene and found one vehicle that was in the grass area close to the sidewalk and also partially in the northbound lane with a female with injuries in the driver's seat. Holmes County EMS and the Bonifay Fire Department were able to remove the driver from the vehicle and due to injuries was transported by Airheart to Southeast Medical Center in Dothan. The other vehicle involved was just north of the other vehicle and EMS transported the driver and 2 small children to Doctors Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. According to a witness the small 2 door car had ran off the road at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and attempted to back up in the northbound lane of Hwy 79 and did not see the traffic that was traveling north and was struck by an SUV after it backed into the northbound lane of traffic causing the vehicle to spin out of control. FHP is assisting the Bonifay Police Department with this accident scene.

Local Burglaries Arrest

The Bonifay Police Department has made an arrest on a recent rash of vehicle burglaries. Earlier today, charges were filed against Julilan "Juke" Sanders (B/M 19 yoa) of Bonifay for his involvement in the crimes. Sanders has been booked into the Holmes County Jail on five felony charges. These include two counts of burglary of a conveyance, two counts of grand theft and one count of criminal use of personal identification information. Sanders was identified as a suspect in the investigation yesterday (July 9th) when video surveillance from a local convenience store was obtained by law enforcement. Sanders was somewhat cooperative with authorities, which led to the recovery of a portion of the stolen property. The first burglary was reported on July 8th, when the victim's vehicle was burglarized while attending a memorial serivce for a deceased relative. More arrests are pending in the investigation as additional suspects have not yet been identified. Anyone with information about this or other crimes is asked to contact Crimestoppers of Holmes County at 866-689-8477 or the Bonifay Police Department at 850-547-3661.

Traffic Offense Arrest

On the early moring of July 5th, 2009, a vehicle was observed traveling south on Hwy 79 without any lights. An officer with the Bonifay Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the Tom Thumb Store just north of the interstate and noticed that the driver of the vehicle had a home-made tag displayed in the rear window of the vehicle. The driver, a hispanic male from Peru, made the tag out of a cardboard box. After speaking with the driver it was found that he did not have a valid driver's license and was placed under arrest.

DUI Arrest

On the morning of July 4th, 2009 an officer of the Bonifay Police Department was operating stationary radar just south of the 1st Baptist Church on Waukesha Street, when he observed a vehicle traveling south and almost lost control and left the southbound lane of traffic and entered the parking space and edge of the curb in front of the church, before speeding off southbound. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle just south of the rail road tracks and it was found that the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated and was placed under arrest.

Hit & Run Accident

On the morning of July 3rd, 2009 around 2:48 am an officer with the police department was flagged down by a motorist just south of the rail road on Waukesha Street in reference to being involved in a hit and run accident. The victim advised that they were traveling south on Waukesha Street and just after crossing the rail road tracks a black haired white female talking on a cell phone, driving a small black car hit their vehicle in the rear and then left the scene. The suspect vehicle received damages to the front left section of the vehicle. If anyone has any information about the accident, please contact the Bonifay Police Department at (850) 547-3661.

House Fire

Two officers of the Bonifay Police Department along with the Bonifay Fire and Rescue responded to a report of smoke inside a residence on East Michigan Avenue. Upon arrival on scene smoke was found to be comming from the attic area. Bonifay Fire & Rescue found some faulty wiring and was quickly able to resolve the situation. N

Florida's Seatbelt Law Changed

The Bonifay Police Department would like to inform the citizens of our community about changes to the Seatbelt law in the State of Florida. As of 12:01 AM July 1st, 2009 seatbelt violations become a primary offense for traffic enforcement. If a law enforcement officer observes a person in a vehicle not wearing a seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion the officer can stop the vehicle and issue a Uniform Traffic Citation in the current amount of $101.00. This citation can be issued regardless of the persons age or location in the vehicle.

Children must be in child restraints.

(Child Restraint violations are currently $151.00 per child)

Chemical Reaction

A local convience store had to be ventilated out after the clerk mixed two cleaning chemicals togather that had a bad chemical reaction togather. The clerk was attempting to clean the floors and made a mistake by mixing the chemicals causing a chemical odor that required the Bonifay Fire & Rescue to respond to the scene and ventilate the store out.

Distressed Person

On the evening of June 21st, 2009, two officers of the Bonifay Police Department responded to a local hotel parking lot in reference to a subject that talking about commiting suicide.Upon arrival on scene the two officers were able to talk the subject out of the vehicle and was able to get him help through Life Management. Officers found a kitchen knife laying beside the driver's seat that the subjectstated he intended on using after contacting the police department.

Middlebrooks Burglary Suspect Arrested

Earlier today, the Bonifay Police Department arrested Tommy Warren Burnham (W/M 36yoa) of Bonifay. Burnham has been charged with burglary of a structure and grand theft in relation to the break-in at Middlebrooks Contractors Inc. occurring on June 2nd. The majority of the stolen property has been recovered and returned to the business. Burnham was identified as a possible suspect in the crime by a law enforcement officer who viewed the surveillance footage. The shirt worn by Burnham during the burglary was recovered at Burnham’s residence while officers conducted a consensual search. Burnham has been booked into the Holmes County Jail and awaits first appearance before the Honorable Judge Owen Powell.

Burglary

REWARD OFFERED IN BUSINESS BURGLARY

The Bonifay Police Department is asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect involved with the burglary of a local business. Middlebrooks Incorporated, which is located on Highway 90, was burglarized in the late evening hours of June 2nd. Video surveillance footage shows a white male suspect plundering inside the business for approximately one hour and later leaving with the stolen goods. The suspect got away with a small amount of change and some assorted tools. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 1-866-689-8477 or the Bonifay Police Department at 850-547-3661. All callers will remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward up to $1000.00.

Safety Checkpoint

This past Friday evening (May 29th), the Bonifay Police Department conducted two separate “Roadside Safety Checkpoints” winding up the Memorial Dave Wave of the 2009 Click it or Ticket Campaign. This wave lasted from May 11th through May 31st. The first checkpoint was located on County Road 177-A near White’s Small Engine Repair. This checkpoint was operational from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The second checkpoint was from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and located at the intersection of County Road 173 and St. John’s Road. At both locations all vehicles traveling in both lanes of traffic were stopped and checked for compliance with Florida traffic laws. Several hundred vehicles traveled through the checkpoints, but not all of them were within the law. There was one arrest made on outstanding charges and two vehicles were towed for lack of insurance. A total of 24 warning citations were written along with 18 uniform traffic citations (UTCs). Included in the 18 UTCs were seven seatbelt violations, one driving while license suspended/revoked, one child restraint and one open container violation.
The purpose of conducting these safety checkpoints is to inform the community of the dangers of unsafe equipment and to make sure all vehicles traveling are compliant with safety standards. We want our community to stay safe and by conducting these checkpoints we can inform people about unsafe equipment on their vehicles that they otherwise would not have seen or known about. This might help prevent them from being involved in a motor vehicle accident in the future.

Friday, May 15th, 2009 Safety Checkpoint

The Bonifay Police Department conducted its second “Roadside Safety Checkpoint” as part of the 2009 National “Click It or Ticket” safety campaign. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) assisted in the checkpoint by supplying sign boards, reflective traffic cones and portable lighting. The checkpoint was active for four hours and 380 vehicles traveled through the checkpoint. Officers issued twenty warning citations for various infractions and equipment violations. There was one arrest for driving under the influence and eleven uniform traffic citations issued. This included three open container violations and four seatbelt violations.
The combination of enforcement and awareness has made Click It or Ticket the most successful safety belt campaign ever. Safety belt use in Florida has jumped 26% since the state first joined Click It or Ticket in 2001. Click It or Ticket is a cooperative effort of The Florida Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and law enforcement agencies across the state.

The next checkpoint for the Bonifay Police Department is scheduled for May 22nd.

Safety Checkpoint

On the evening of April 17th, 2009, the Bonifay Police Department held a Safety Checkpoint on Highway 79 just south of Interstate 10. With the assistance of the Florida DOT, Trooper Roger Pile of the Florida Highway Patrol, Greg Barton of the Holmes County EMS, and Travis & Larry Cook of the Bonifay Fire & Rescue, this safety campaign was a great success. We were able to inform the motorists of the different safety hazards with their vehicles. 26 warnings and 9 citations were issued. Several safety checkpoints will be set up in the next several weeks.

Traffic Stop Leads to a Felony Arrest

On the evening of April 14th, 2009, Officer Jasion Carver with the Bonifay Police was on routine patrol and observed a vehicle traveling south on Waukesha Street with the passenger side headlight not in operation. Ofc. Carver stopped the vehicle at the old Blitch's Resturant to conduct a traffic stop and inform the driver of the faulty equipment. Upon speaking with the driver, the driver stated that he left his driver's license at home. A license check was conducted through NCIC and it was found that the driver was a habitual traffic violator and his license had been suspended indefinitly. The driver was placed under arrest for Felony driving on a suspended & Revoked license.

Sweepstakes & Lottery Type Scam

On the afternoon of April 14th, 2009, an officer with the Bonifay Police Department responded to a local residence in reference to receiving a check in the mail for $4,195.10 along with a letter stating that she had won a sweepstakes for a total of $125,000. The letter told the local resident to deposit the check into her bank account and then withdrawl $3,991.00 from her checking account and send it by Western Union or Money Gram to pay for the Government Taxes. She was told once she sent the money, they would send her the full winnings of $125,000. The local resident was suspicious of receiving the check and notified the police department. Upon investigating the check and the letter it was found that this was a scam and the company is known all over the USA for this type of scam.

This resident done the right thing by not sending any money to the prize company listed in the letter. These companies prey on people hoping that they deposit the check into their bank (banks hold checks up to 10 days) and immediately send the money by wire transfer the same day they deposit the check only to find out after the 10 days the bank informs the victim that the check is not any good...by this time the victim is usually out the money that was sent.

***PLEASE REMEMBER IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TOO BE TRUE....CHECK THE DETAILS BEFORE YOU SEND ANY MONEY

IF YOU WIN A PRIZE OR LOTTERY TYPE DRAWING YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SEND MONEY TO GET YOUR WINNINGS.

If you have received a letter and check in the mail like this please contact the Bonifay Police Department. If you are unsure or suspicious of a sweepstakes or lottery claim you can contact the police department and we can let you know if we have any reports of fraud or scams involving the person or company.

Hit & Run Acccident

On the afternoon of April 14th, 2009, the Bonifay Police Department responded to the intersection of Waukesha Street and Veteran's Blvd in reference to a hit and run accident. A vehicle was stopped at the stop sign waiting to turn onto Waukesha Street when a vehicle came up from behind and crashed into the rear of the stopped vehicle. After impact with the other vehicle, the driver drove away from the scene. A witness was able to provide the vehicle's tag information and description to the police department and the vehicle was found within minutes of the crash. The driver of the vehicle fled towards her residence and ran the vehicle off into a culvert. Upon further investigation it was found that the vehicle was driven by a 13 year old juvenile that took the vehicle without permission.

Vehicle Fire

At approximately 4:34 am, The Bonifay Police Department along with the Bonifay Fire & Rescue responded to a vehicle fire on West Wisconsin Avenue Upon arrival on scene the vehicle a 2007 GMC pick up truck was fully evolved in flames. The Bonifay Fire & Rescue was able to attack the fire quickly and had the fire extingished within a matter of a few minutes. The State Fire Marshal was notified and an investifation is pending.

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST FOR TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE

On April 1, 2009 a joint investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and the Bonifay Police Department led to the arrest of Kristy Lynn Harris, a 36 year old female from Bonifay. Harris was arrested after information was received by the Bonifay Police Department that she was selling methamphetamine out of a local motel room. Sgt. Tate a narcotics investigator with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office stopped Harris after leaving the motel for traffic violations and a search of her vehicle revealed trafficking amount of ICE (methamphetamine), ecstasy, marijuana, and assorted drug paraphernalia used to sell methamphetamine. Harris was also found to be in possession of a large amount of U.S. Currency. Harris is facing charges of trafficking in controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of controlled substance (ecstasy), possession of marijuana -20 grams, driving while license suspended, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting arrest without violence. This arrest would have not been possible without information being shared from concerned citizens and amongst law enforcement officials. Chief Chris Wells of the Bonifay Police Department stated, “I greatly appreciate the manpower and assistance provided by the Sheriff’s Office in this investigation. We have to work together to get the job done and this case is a good example of cooperation among our agencies.”

Prom Promise 2009 Mock Wreck

The Bonifay Police Department along with the Bonifay Fire & Rescue, Holmes County EMS, Holmes County Sheriff's Department, Florida Highway Patrol, AirHeart Air Ambulance, Sim's Funeral Home, Pastor Jerrod Jenkins, Judge Owen Powell will be at the Holmes County High School for this year's Prom Promise Mock Wreck to show the students the reality of Drinking and Driving and the consequences involved. The High School Prom is just a few days away and hopefully with this event it might help save one of our students from making a life changing mistake.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO VEHICLE BURGLARIES

Early Morning Burglaries

At approximately 2:00am on March 20, 2009 a total of three vehicles were burglarized in the area of Rangeline Street and Wisconsin Avenue. The suspect(s) obtained currency, credit cards and other property from the vehicles. A witness in the area observed a subject on a bicycle described as a white male, approximately 20 years-of—age, wearing a “hoodie” type pull over and ball cap. Anyone with information on this or other offenses is asked to call Crimestoppers of Holmes County at 1-866-689-8477. All callers to Crimestoppers remain anonymous and calls are answered by an out-of-state answering service. If your information leads to an arrest, you will be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.00.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO TWO ARRESTS

In the late night hours of March 18, 2009 an officer with the Bonifay Police Department observed a suspicious vehicle with no headlights in the area of the Holmes District School Board Offices. The vehicle, being a white Nissan four-door had previously been spotted traveling down a second nearby dead end street. When the officer attempted to stop the Nissan, the driver darted around the marked patrol car in an attempt to flee. The driver of the car, who was later identified as Nathaniel O’Neal aka “T.J.” (B/M 21 yoa) of Chipley traveled a short distance before abandoning the vehicle on foot. The officer pursued a short distance before returning to the vehicle and securing the other occupants. While conducting an investigation into the incident, a witness observed O’Neal get into a white Chevrolet truck near Oklahoma Street. The same officer spotted a vehicle matching the description and attempted to conduct a traffic stop to identify the passenger. The driver of the truck accelerated and began to drive in a reckless manner running at least one stop sign. The driver of this second vehicle eventually stopped and was identified as Damarius Jabrail Jones aka “Brail” (B/M 18 yoa) of Bonifay. Jones was taken into custody on three felony charges related to the pursuit. Jones has been charged with fleeing and/or attempting to elude law enforcement, aiding escape and tampering with a witness. O’Neal was the passenger in the truck and was charged with fleeing and/or attempting to elude law enforcement from the initial pursuit. Both were transported to the Holmes County Jail for booking.