Friday, October 11, 2013

Franklin county Sheriff's office busts stolen tractor ring









In the early morning hours of October 7, 2013 Carrabelle Police Officer Gary Hunnings and Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Garrett Creamer discovered what appeared to be evidence that a tractor had been stolen.


 While investigating Deputies discovered a large Kubota Tractor hidden in a wooded area.  After Deputies confirmed the tractor was indeed stolen, surveillance was established in the area. A short time later Deputies observed Mr. Brandon Atkinson and Mr. Joshua Martin return and load the tractor onto a trailer and depart. 

A traffic stop was conducted and further investigation was conducted. The investigation uncovered several thefts of heavy equipment from Franklin County as well as Wakulla, Gadsden, and Bay Counties. As a result of this investigation Deputies have recovered more than $127,000 in stolen equipment. 


Currently Mr. Brandon Atkinson (Franklin) and Mr. Joshua Martin(Wakulla) have been arrested on and charged with14 felonies in Franklin County. 

Also as a result of this investigation Mr. Ralph Pigott(Wakulla) was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence. Other Charges are anticipated as this investigation continues.


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