Catherine Ren Clussman was charged with grand theft and burglary of a dwelling with additional charges likely as the investigation expands and continues.
On Aug. 6, WCSO Deputy Nathan Taylor reported a theft at his residence as exterior storm windows and a ceiling fan, valued at $420, were stolen from his home. On Aug. 18, Det. Derek Lawhon went to Clussman’s home to serve an outstanding warrant and discovered Deputy Taylor’s property in plain sight.
Detectives received a signed search warrant from Wakulla County Judge Jill Walker on Aug. 18 and on Aug. 19 served the search warrant at the Persimmon Road home.
During the execution of the search warrant, investigators determined that $5,455 worth of property was stolen from an undetermined number of victims, but an estimate of 10 to 15 homes in Sopchoppy and Ochlockonee Bay. The items recovered included clocks, artwork, a DVD player, televisions, tools, jewelry, lawn decorations, paintings, lights, a ladder, fishing equipment, bowling balls and more. Sheriff’s office investigators were assisted by a juvenile who helped identify the stolen property which was seized as evidence.
The execution of the search warrant led to the recovery of a volunteer fire department radio that was reported stolen from Edward Dishong and the Ochlockonee Bay Volunteer Fire Department on March 7, 2009. The fire radio went off as law enforcement officials searched the home and it was discovered in a bedroom. During the 2009 burglary, Dishong reported the theft of the fire radio, a Madagascar DVD and a five pound bag of sugar, valued at $630.
Det. Derek Lawhon said owners of some of the recovered property have been identified but he may need to go door to door in an attempt to determine other owners. Clussman and a juvenile have assisted the sheriff’s office identifying some of the homes of victims. She is being held in the Wakulla County Jail under a $6,000 bond. An additional arrest in the case is anticipated.
Clussman could face additional charges in Franklin County as well in connection with burglaries committed on Alligator Point.
Serving the search warrant were Captain Cliff Carroll, Captain Steve Ganey, Det. Rob Giddens, Det. Jeremy Johnston and Det. Lawhon. Also involved in the case investigation was Deputy Ward Kromer.
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