MAY 2012 - Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

GOVERNOR APPOINTS SHERIFFTO STATE CITIZENSAFETY & PROTECTIONTASK FORCESheriff Larry Ashley attended the firstmeeting of Governor Scott’s new “CitizenSafety and Protection Task Force” this monthin Tallahassee, saying “Our ultimate goal isto make sure the laws and regulations wehave on the books provide the best level ofprotection possible for our citizens.”In the wake of the Trayvon Martinshooting, Governor Scott has tasked the new19 member panel with reviewing FloridaStatute Chapter 776 and any other lawsrelating to public safety and citizenprotection. He then wants the Task Force tomake recommendations to the Governor andLegislature on any suggested areas forimprovement.A Task Force website has been set up toprovide information and updates on thecommittee’s efforts:www.flgov.com/citizensafety/.You can also follow its work on Twitter@FLCitizenSafety and all meetings will bestreamed live on:www.TheFloridaChannel.org.PAIR PACKING GUN& BURGLARY TOOLS CHARGEDDavid LandesDavid VanwagnerAn Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputywho spotted two men in a golf cartbetween several closed businesses onMain Street in Destin found burglarytools, a gun, and drugs in theirpossession when he went to investigate.40-year old David Landes and 42-year old David Vanwagner, both ofDestin, face multiple charges, includingpossession of burglary tools andpossession of a firearm by a convictedfelon.The deputy spotted the pair aroundone a.m. near 230 Main Street. Henoticed a smoking device made fromtinfoil in plain view in the golf cart, andalso found marijuana and a 9 mmhandgun – along with a crowbar,handsaw, and flat bar – toolscommonly used to commit burglaries.