Way to go Walton County Sheriff's Deputies!

**kurt** · 06-24-2012, 09:02 PM

Deputies with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office have located Meagan Williams, a 12 year old female who was reported as missing from South Florida on June 23, 2012.

Williams met the suspect, Dana Broberg, 30, while on the internet. Broberg drove to Margate, FL, and picked the child up from her home.

An Amber Alert was released for Williams from the Margate Police Department.

Law enforcement was able to pin point the location of the subjects through phone tracking and were alerted that they were entering Walton County shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Deputies and other law enforcement began patrolling I-10 and were able to spot a vehicle, a silver Malibu, which matched the description of the suspect’s vehicle given from the Amber Alert.

At approximately 4:10 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted by a WCSO deputy on this suspect vehicle, in which the suspect and victim were found.

Williams, the 12 year old kidnapped girl is safe at this time.

Broberg was arrested and was taken to the Walton County Jail in DeFuniak Springs where he's being held for Margate, FL., authorities.

**passin thru** · 06-24-2012, 09:09 PM

Wow, that's excellent, that the good guys can "win" one of these. This is how it's supposed to work. Good job WCSO.

**seagrovegirl** · 06-24-2012, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by passin thru

Wow, that's excellent, that the good guys can "win" one of these. This is how it's supposed to work. Good job WCSO.

**Franny** · 06-25-2012, 10:54 AM

Excellent! Way to go!

**SouthernBelle** · 06-25-2012, 11:53 AM

GREAT JOB! WCSO has to be the best in NW FLorida!

**festus** · 06-27-2012, 05:30 AM

our sheriff has eliminated eighty percent of the department personnel since taking office nearly four years ago. i guess he's lucky the south florida veteran law officers had the experience to break this case.

**Bob Wells** · 06-27-2012, 06:27 AM

Dude what is it with you and the Sheriff. I didn't vote for him and I think he does a decent job. You gotta beef spill it, I am sure it makes an interesting read.

**fletch7245** · 06-27-2012, 09:49 AM

Bob, I agree with you. If he has been able to cut 80% of his staff and continue to provide us service, he is doing a great job! Wonder how many other departments can make similar cuts?

**Bob Wells** · 06-27-2012, 11:25 AM

I don't think for a moment they have reduced staffing by 80%, they may have had a crap load of turn over and if that be the case, I haven't heard about it. I would have serious issues with a high turn over rate such as that but I would also need to know why.

**Andy A** · 06-27-2012, 11:27 AM

Exactly what I was thinking. The sheriff cuts personnel by 80% (which, in reality, I doubt) and gets knocked for it? So much for limited government, reduced costs and more efficiency. His deputies did a great job of notifying swimmiers on Sunday that double red flags meant the Gulf was dangerous and to stay out of the water...Oh, wait, that was South Florida law enforcement that showed up on our beach.

**jcpd2** · 06-27-2012, 11:55 AM

With 30 years of law enforcement, I can assure you that 80% of your personnel can't be eliminated.

**festus** · 07-09-2012, 05:18 AM

sounds like the margate fla. police department should get most the the kudos'. they pinpointed where the child had went.

**Bob Wells** · 07-09-2012, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by fletch7245

Bob, I agree with you. If he has been able to cut 80% of his staff and continue to provide us service, he is doing a great job! Wonder how many other departments can make similar cuts?

Really, you think he has cut his staff by 80%? That is ridiculous!

**festus** · 07-10-2012, 12:22 AM

it sounds like the sheriff is trying to cash in on any spin he can with a tough, well qualified opponent come this novemer election.

**kurt** · 07-10-2012, 07:09 AM

Pathetic politickers. It's my thread and I am congratulating WCSO.

The important thing is that the girl was returned home.

**Andy A** · 07-10-2012, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by kurt

Pathetic politickers. It's my thread and I am congratulating WCSO.

The important thing is that the girl was returned home.

Amen, Kurt. The present sheriff has done a very creditable job as far as I'm concerned. That said, I will seriously consider all candidates running for the office without the unnecessary rancour displayed by some here.

**kurt** · 07-10-2012, 08:54 AM

Yes - why not trust that people will determine the candidate who they think is best? When I see someone tearing down one candidate instead of building up theirs, it has the opposite effect on me.

**festus** · 07-18-2012, 08:13 PM

lol

**Beauty hunter** · 07-18-2012, 09:33 PM

Just saw this thread- GREAT NEWS!!!- Love to see the local officers in action- you go guys!!!

**fletch7245** · 07-23-2012, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by festus

our sheriff has eliminated eighty percent of the department personnel since taking office nearly four years ago. i guess he's lucky the south florida veteran law officers had the experience to break this case.

Just an FYI:
I saw Sheriff Mike a few days ago and made him aware of your comment. He laughed and told me nobody has lost their job, but he has cut a million dollars from his budget.

**zretttig** · 07-24-2012, 11:16 AM

String him up on the court house lawn!

**Andy A** · 07-25-2012, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by zretttig

String him up on the court house lawn!

Facts as to why, please? An utterly stupid statement without a reason.

**Bob Wells** · 07-25-2012, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Andy A

Facts as to why, please? An utterly stupid statement without a reason.

I could be wrong, but I think that was sarcasm.

**waltonresident** · 07-28-2012, 01:28 PM

I don't know about People getting fired but I have credible knowledge of people that have had to resign due to the bullish atmosphere. There are many really good people currently working for Walton County Sheriff Office.

**Bob Wells** · 07-28-2012, 01:58 PM

With all due respect, if this is occurring, it has happened under the previous administrations also. Unfortunately as long as employees anywhere are willing to suffer under these circumstances and not do something about it no one is going to fix it. It was suggested in the past to unionize and the members of the Sheriffs office voted it down with many saying they wanted to give Sheriff Adkinson the opportunity to work on this. At the same time I have had no deputies come to me, not that I am anyone, but I occasionally hear things and I have not heard anything. As someone who did not vote for Sheriff Adkinson I have no reason at this time to vote against him this time. I suppose I am little concerned by the possibility of politics becoming involved with some comment made by other folks on this and other blogs. Just my opinion

**kurt** · 07-28-2012, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by waltonresident

I don't know about People getting fired but I have credible knowledge of people that have had to resign due to the bullish atmosphere. There are many really good people currently working for Walton County Sheriff Office.

What does "credible knowledge" mean?