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.
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27passin thrupassin thruBeach Fanatic343 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Wow, that's excellent, that the good guys can "win" one of these. This is how it's supposed to work. Good job WCSO.
seagrovegirlseagrovegirlBeach FanaticHistoric Old Point Washington3,828 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
seagrovegirlBeach FanaticHistoric Old Point Washington3,828 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticWow, that's excellent, that the good guys can "win" one of these. This is how it's supposed to work. Good job WCSO.
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FrannyFrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
FrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticExcellent! Way to go!
SouthernBelleSouthernBelleBeach ComberSoWal42 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
SouthernBelleBeach ComberSoWal42 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber:clap: GREAT JOB! WCSO has to be the best in NW FLorida!
happydays32happydays32Beach Comber44 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
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 WellsBob WellsBeach Fanatic3,380 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bob WellsBeach Fanatic3,380 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticDude 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.
fletch7245fletch7245Beach Lover67 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
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 WellsBob WellsBeach Fanatic3,380 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bob WellsBeach Fanatic3,380 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI 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 AAndy ABeach FanaticBlue Mountain Beach4,389 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Andy ABeach FanaticBlue Mountain Beach4,389 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticExactly 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.:sarc:
jcpd2jcpd2Beach Lover70 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
jcpd2Beach Lover70 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverWith 30 years of law enforcement, I can assure you that 80% of your personnel can't be eliminated.
happydays32happydays32Beach Comber44 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
sounds like the margate fla. police department should get most the the kudos'. they pinpointed where the child had went.
Bob WellsBob WellsBeach Fanatic3,380 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bob WellsBeach Fanatic3,380 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticBob, 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!
happydays32happydays32Beach Comber44 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
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.
Pathetic politickers. It's my thread and I am congratulating WCSO.
The important thing is that the girl was returned home.
The important thing is that the girl was returned home.
Andy AAndy ABeach FanaticBlue Mountain Beach4,389 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Andy ABeach FanaticBlue Mountain Beach4,389 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticPathetic 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.
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.
happydays32happydays32Beach Comber44 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
lol
Beauty hunterBeauty hunterBeach Fanatic1,206 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Beauty hunterBeach Fanatic1,206 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticJust saw this thread- GREAT NEWS!!!- Love to see the local officers in action- you go guys!!!
fletch7245fletch7245Beach Lover67 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
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.
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