Point Washington Manhunt Over

[Miss Critter]

We saw about four or five WCSO cars about 30 minutes ago in Seagrove. Several deputies were surrounding a guy on the bike path who kind of looked like the suspect. No cuffs, no guns, no drama.

Part of the problem is that the suspect looks like any number of guys around here, and based on the photo, not particularly menacing.

Stay safe, everyone.

 

[DCFinSCB]

Thx for the much needed chuckle.

A little levity helps, I'm just not sure I meant it. But, there are times when the "no leash law" here has some advantages.

Get 'em Gomez! (And the OPW Surf Crew mentioned something about pliers and a blow torch.)

 

[ShallowsNole]

are K9s being used by law enforcement tonight?
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I don't specifically know about now, but they were during the late afternoon, if I heard correctly.

 

[recre8]

are K9s being used by law enforcement tonight?
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They had 3 different K9 SUV's on E. Mitchell when I came home, hopefully they weren't done for the night...about 5pm.

 

[jodiFL]

I'm personally hoping he met up with one of our infamous six-foot Eastern Diamondbacks while running through the piney woods between McQuage Bayou and Hwy 98. Shoot it if you want to, but it will still bite you before it succumbs.

or maybe he decided to hide under the McQuage Bridge and met one of the local gators there.;-)

 

[haileyhashes]

Anymore news???

 

[happy2Bme]

SOWAL's finest just left W. Georgie St......the door-to-door continues. I've got a big-a$$ dog, and a 12-guage as my first-responders! Don't come visitin' unless you call first!!

 

[30A Skunkape]

I guess Pandora's is taking advantage of the situation-the band is blaring right now!

 

[seagrovegirl]

Swafia and I ordered take out to be delivered to my house by Bay Elem. Officials would not allow deliverer onto 395N.. Swafia went to pick up food and cops were NOT happy, Swafia had an empty holster on his belt (Mama would not let him take a gun to the pick up point, alhough it would be legal for him to do so)..He got the take out, was questioned and came home and fed mama. We be happy.

Thank you WCSO for being diligent, I appreciate you!!!

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Santa Rosa Beach, FL (August 28, 2009) –

At this time, the aerial search has been discontinued for the shooting suspect. Earlier today, a bank robbery suspect form Texas got into a high speed pursuit with Walton County Sheriffs Deputies. During that period gunshot was exchanged between the suspect and Law Enforcement Officers. The suspect wrecked his truck off County Road 283 and then went into a densely wooded area.
The suspect is believed to be Matheos (Matthew) Pitikas. A 24 year old believed responsible for a bank robbery in Houston, Texas last month. He is described as a white male, 5’06, 175 pounds, with dark brown hair, go-tee, and dark brown eyes.
For nearly 12 hours the Walton County Sheriffs Office has been assisted in the man hunt by several other Law Enforcement agencies. Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr., would like to especially thank Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen and Okaloosa County Sheriff, Ed Spooner for the assistance of equipment and man power.

In addition the Walton County Sheriffs Office received assistance from the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, FDOT Motor Vehicle Compliance, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the FBI.

Residence from Santa Rosa Beach to the Bay County line are reminded to keep your homes and vehicles locked at all times and to report ant suspicious persons to Law Enforcement immediately at 850-892-8111.