Hit and run in Watercolor Publix parking lot

[Matt J]

I just read the article in my hot-off-the press paper. Great job, aleonard, very fair and informative. I am glad this story is now on the front burner, and predict there will be an arrest soon.

I was surprised to learn that there are other aggressive incidents credited to the same truck. I was also really surprised that video footage was pulled from the wrong Regions Bank branch!

No doubt Jeff appreciates the ink. I hope the pinhead is caught soon.

Why? Regions is incompetent in everything else they do.

Most modern banks have digital cameras and actually store surveillance footage off site. More than likely the Sheriff's office had to contact a legal department in Birmingham and they just saw Santa Rosa Beach and sent the wrong footage. In the past the bank manager could have pulled the tape, but due to bank robbers taking the tape, VCR, or shooting the equipment banks went with off site storage.

 

[scooterbug44]

There have been other incidents credited to the same truck?

Is it the same guy that hit Jeff, or are these the rude bike guy?

 

[Alicia Leonard]

There have been other incidents credited to the same truck?

Is it the same guy that hit Jeff, or are these the rude bike guy?

We don't know and as the article states, even though Jeff's family was contacted by someone who thought they may have had a run in with the same driver, it can not be confirmed by the SO.

Curzio said his family had received calls from other residents that a vehicle matching the alleged attacker had attempted to run other drivers off the road in the south Walton area and he just ?wants the guy caught.? Gurspan could not confirm that there had been any other complaints on a driver matching this description.

 

[scooterbug44]

Thanks - I have heard from several different people lately of a rude, aggressive local driver w/ temper issues, but they don't match the description of Jeff's assailant - though they do drive a dark pickup. Wondered if the two were being combined.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Thanks - I have heard from several different people lately of a rude, aggressive local driver w/ temper issues, but they don't match the description of Jeff's assailant - though they do drive a dark pickup. Wondered if the two were being combined.

That was my concern, as well. We don't know if it is the same driver or just random road rage stuff.

 

[Tillerjeff]

i meet with the investigator today after work, we are making headway with the case but i've been asked to keep it at that. as far as the other people calling me and my family about a crazy driver it is true but they didn't call the police about it so it didn't go anywhere, from what i've been told it is the same truck that ran me down, the driver tried to force them off the road but failed

 

[30A Skunkape]

Thanks - I have heard from several different people lately of a rude, aggressive local driver w/ temper issues, but they don't match the description of Jeff's assailant - though they do drive a dark pickup. Wondered if the two were being combined.

Jeff didn't mention anything about a bicycle truck

 

[Tillerjeff]

i can half way tell you it wasn't a bicycle truck. the truck didn't have any business markings or stickers if you will. it was just a plain jane blue truck with an a-hole behind the wheel.

 

[operationivy]

I'm totally impressed with the way you all have been vigilent in paying attention to this matter in order for justice to be served. I know that writing for newspapers can be very tough work, so it's important that members of the community keep pressure on the newspaper to cover important issues. And I know the paper doesn't always know what would be more important to cover. But the media does need YOU to help steer... not a bad thing.

I'm not a big fan of law enforcement, so I'm biased. We NEED law enforcement but I'm almost more scared of them. They aren't the brightest. From personal experience, they get away with excerting their personal biases all over the place. As a repeat victim of domestic violence, I can honestly tell you that it's perfectly legal for a man to put a female in her place and cause her to go to the hospital. (even if he has a warrant out for his arrest for violation of a restraining order)... but this happened in Okaloosa. I'm a little more happier with south walton police, even though they can be total asses. I have to say, I have encountered a few that were very respectful. Please don't target me. haha.

I know that they can solve this case. If they can't then something needs to be done because it shouldn't be that difficult. If they can't I bet, just like your little help in getting this covered, that the citizens of this community will spot him. FLyers?????????????????????????????? This website is an excellent source of news for me. I feel it's extremely reliable and the story hashes itself out, everyone gets a chance to get their last word in, questions are asked and answered, and then the reader can really decide what they think. If local papers aren't reading this and adding to what they hear on here, then it's all old news bc this is the fastest, most thorough source for information for me!!! Citizen journalism at its finest! Good work!

 

[sullygromo]

Cool name Ivy..

Great band!

I'm totally impressed with the way you all have been vigilent in paying attention to this matter in order for justice to be served. I know that writing for newspapers can be very tough work, so it's important that members of the community keep pressure on the newspaper to cover important issues. And I know the paper doesn't always know what would be more important to cover. But the media does need YOU to help steer... not a bad thing.

I'm not a big fan of law enforcement, so I'm biased. We NEED law enforcement but I'm almost more scared of them. They aren't the brightest. From personal experience, they get away with excerting their personal biases all over the place. As a repeat victim of domestic violence, I can honestly tell you that it's perfectly legal for a man to put a female in her place and cause her to go to the hospital. (even if he has a warrant out for his arrest for violation of a restraining order)... but this happened in Okaloosa. I'm a little more happier with south walton police, even though they can be total asses. I have to say, I have encountered a few that were very respectful. Please don't target me. haha.

I know that they can solve this case. If they can't then something needs to be done because it shouldn't be that difficult. If they can't I bet, just like your little help in getting this covered, that the citizens of this community will spot him. FLyers?????????????????????????????? This website is an excellent source of news for me. I feel it's extremely reliable and the story hashes itself out, everyone gets a chance to get their last word in, questions are asked and answered, and then the reader can really decide what they think. If local papers aren't reading this and adding to what they hear on here, then it's all old news bc this is the fastest, most thorough source for information for me!!! Citizen journalism at its finest! Good work!