There have been two dog "attack" incidents with questionable response and action from our local sheriff.
The first story made a lot of rounds in the Facebook circles with the WCSO ultimately choosing to attempt to discredit the "third party" complainant, as opposed to really looking at the situation and taking action. Although it did make local media, it was not heavily reported.
The more recent story has gained the attention of the NW FL Daily News and in the article today, we now see some questionable actions on the part of the sheriffs office and a local judge.
Judge holds off signing warrant in dog fight case
In the Draper Lake Facebook Incident, two dogs were running free OFF LEASHES on the beach. Although the man the sheriff's office claims was defending himself, no one thought it was odd that this man, who was reported to be jogging, was concealing a baseball bat in his pants...really? Additionally, if he was so concerned about the loose dogs, why not call the WCSO and report them? (That's sort of a rhetorical question as most of you who have called WCSO to report dogs on the beach see little if any response...).
None the less, where is the ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEASH LAW?
Now, in an incident that is being reported to have a local pastor in the hospital with a "severely broken jaw" is also bringing forth the issue of UNLEASHED AND LOOSE DOGS. You don't let your animals off leashes, its commonsense. There is a County ordinance and if someone actually enforced it, we might not have these issues.
The more disturbing issue here is a man with a "severely broken jaw" and no arrest has been made. This is a very straight forward case of Felony Battery with great injury. Why is this such a hard thing to resolve?
Why is the Suspects Name not being released in the media but the victim's is?
Why is the sheriff making excuses such as "It was clearly the result of mass confusion" and "Fur and leashes were flying", instead of enforcing the laws that already exist (Leash Law and Felony Battery)?
Now a local judge wants to "make sure the victim wanted to proceed"? Is this normal practice for a judge or is does this have something to do with WHO the suspect is or that the victim is a pastor?
In closing, I have to wonder... Why was this same scenario not played out on the Beaches of Miramar Beach this past summer when a private property owner was immediately arrested for slapping away a tourists cell phone that was filling her on her property? I'm sure "there was mass confusion over the private beach" and that "sand was flying".
But no such comments from the sheriff. Just off to jail for the homeowner trying to defend her private property.
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SoWal Insider
Reading through all this and get to the part about Destin Roofing and it all comes together.
He almost ran us off 331 back in the Summer...flipped us off as he got by us, tried to pass another car on the bridge, passed a car on the right at the light at 3280 and then disappeared he was going so fast. Crazy dude and driving the Destin Roofing truck. Don't know if the sheriff's office pulled him over or not.
He almost ran us off 331 back in the Summer...flipped us off as he got by us, tried to pass another car on the bridge, passed a car on the right at the light at 3280 and then disappeared he was going so fast. Crazy dude and driving the Destin Roofing truck. Don't know if the sheriff's office pulled him over or not.
SoWal Insider
Maybe he has one of those "In God We Trust" stickers on his truck.
Beach Fanatic
Think John G made the Walton Sun today..
Beach Comber
Think John G made the Walton Sun today..
I didn't see any updates in Walton Sun or NWFL Daily news today? I CANNOT believe this guy hasn't been arrested yet!!!! Father Tom showed up to the Christmas Eve service at his church. Even though his jaw is wired shut, he "spoke" very briefly and said "I am sure most of you have heard about what happened. However it is not what the papers reported. This was not a dog fight, it was a dog ATTACK." He then told everyone they need to work on forgiveness then he broke down into tears and had to leave. This is so unbelievably SAD. This man's dog was viciously attacked, as was Father Tom.
SoWal Insider
How sad. It sounds like Father Tom is suffering PTSD because of Torey Geile's savage attack.
Beach Fanatic
Searching this Torey Geile. On his company's facebook page, he was thanked for serving his country. I wonder if he served overseas and is having some PTSD issues? Could be really dangerous. Roofing Contractors | Destin & Fort Walton Beach, FL (His picture)
Beach Fanatic
I didn't see any updates in Walton Sun or NWFL Daily news today? I CANNOT believe this guy hasn't been arrested yet!!!! Father Tom showed up to the Christmas Eve service at his church. Even though his jaw is wired shut, he "spoke" very briefly and said "I am sure most of you have heard about what happened. However it is not what the papers reported. This was not a dog fight, it was a dog ATTACK." He then told everyone they need to work on forgiveness then he broke down into tears and had to leave. This is so unbelievably SAD. This man's dog was viciously attacked, as was Father Tom.2 different conversations...sorry
Beach Comber
Searching this Torey Geile. On his company's facebook page, he was thanked for serving his country. I wonder if he served overseas and is having some PTSD issues? Could be really dangerous. Roofing Contractors | Destin & Fort Walton Beach, FL (His picture)
Whether Torey Geile has PTSD or not, his behavior is inexcusable. That picture of him on Destin Roofing's website adequately depicts how he acts. His dogs have attacked several other dogs and Torey himself has attacked several other people in the neighborhood besides Father Tom. Animal control has been called, I wonder if nothing has been done in that department as well? Those dogs are very large and very aggressive. No other animals are safe in their vicinity. Again.. I am baffled that SW Sheriff department has done nothing in regards to Torey or the animals!
Beach Comber
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Beach FanaticAuthor
Sheriffs Office and Animal Control are the same office. Adkinson took it over.
Probably why no response from either...
Probably why no response from either...
SoWal Insider
View attachment 58105Curious if this is the face you will see when you answer the door if you have a complaint about your new roof from Destin Roofing Inc.?
Beach Comber
Sheriffs Office and Animal Control are the same office. Adkinson took it over.Don't we as tax payers deserve an explanation for this? We pay their salaries and have the right to feel like we are living in a safe community. What other resources can we use to see to it that these two issues are addressed?
Probably why no response from either...
SoWal Insider
Don't we as tax payers deserve an explanation for this? We pay their salaries and have the right to feel like we are living in a safe community. What other resources can we use to see to it that these two issues are addressed?Voting. When his term is up elect someone more interested in the needs of the citizens than the need to slap religious stickers on patrol cars.
Beach Comber
Voting. When his term is up elect someone more interested in the needs of the citizens than the need to slap religious stickers on patrol cars.One would think the religious stickers would influence taking action against the person who attacked a priest.
Banned
The only similarities I see in this and the Ruder Case John G is, that the Sheriff will find a way for his self indulgent "atta boy" moment in the press and of course he will be hailed the hero.
I'm sure the press release will be something to the effect of...."the process worked".
I'm sure the press release will be something to the effect of...."the process worked".
Beach Fanatic
The court of public opinion in action.
SoWal Insider
Is this an example of what happens to a stable neighborhood when a violent person moves in? The mother of two young daughters who had the gun thrust into her face by Torey Geile has already moved and has her house up for rent. Another mother of three bought a gun and is actively searching for a new home. Both of these families are among the first buyers when the street was developed. I can't say Torey Geile is the sole reason for them leaving but there was no hint of them moving until these recent incidents.
Banned
The court of public opinion in action.
I was waiting with baited breath for the Sheriff fans to comment. Didn't think you would be the first though.
SoWal Insider
The court of public opinion in action.It's beginning to look as if the court of public opinion is the only court Torey Geile will ever face.
Banned
In domestic violence situations, when the Sheriff shows up, if the victim has visibly been assaulted the perp is automatically arrested, They don't pass go, they don't collect $200.00 and they don't get out jail free.
In a public affray when the Sheriff shows up, if the victim has visibly been assaulted the perp is automatically arrested, They don't pass go, they don't collect $200.00 and they don't get out jail free.
If you happen to be having cocktails at your favorite jolly spot and a fight breaks out when the Sheriff shows up, if the victims have visibly been assaulted the perp is automatically arrested, They don't pass go, they don't collect $200.00 and they don't get out jail free.
In Walton County if you have your jaw broken trying to defend yourself, your life or your family from a vicious attack the Sheriff says “It was clearly the result of mass confusion,” and hands the perp a get out of jail free card!?!?
In a public affray when the Sheriff shows up, if the victim has visibly been assaulted the perp is automatically arrested, They don't pass go, they don't collect $200.00 and they don't get out jail free.
If you happen to be having cocktails at your favorite jolly spot and a fight breaks out when the Sheriff shows up, if the victims have visibly been assaulted the perp is automatically arrested, They don't pass go, they don't collect $200.00 and they don't get out jail free.
In Walton County if you have your jaw broken trying to defend yourself, your life or your family from a vicious attack the Sheriff says “It was clearly the result of mass confusion,” and hands the perp a get out of jail free card!?!?
Beach Comber
What I want to know is how does Torey Geile have a concealed weapon permit when he has prior domestic violence convictions? He shot a snake outside of an elementary school and pulled a gun with a silencer on a neighbor. Granted the domestic violence charges were misdemeanors and not felonies, however one stipulation to having a gun permit is whether you have prior domestic violence charges against you. Something is not right here.
Beach Crab
This guy.It's really confusing how our local media reports this incident and makes it look like this Tory Geile joker is a small town hero for shooting a gun in a school zone and causing the school to be on lock-down. He was in his work truck, Torey could have killed the snake with a shovel or some other tool. Instead he pulls a Wyatt Earp on the thing because he's a self proclaimed "above the law" mental case. We need a new sheriff in town!!!
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Beach FanaticAuthor
It looks as if this case has opened the eyes of many as to how the local Sheriff chooses to enforce (or not enforce) the laws and ordinances of the County and State.
While most everyone is pondering how this could be, let's not forget this case from Summer 2015:
Walton County Woman Arrested on Battery Charges
If you cannot access the link, her name is Edie Batt. She is a property owner in South Walton who was arrested and taken to jail for slapping a cell phone out of the hand of another female she (Batt) believed was Trespassing on her private property.
The "battery" that occurred in this case was a misdemeanor crime and Could Have been handled with a Notice To Appear Summons, in lieu of a physical arrest.
She was arrested and taken to jail in DeFuniak Springs...
Compare this case to the Pastor Attack and I feel there are lots of questions that need to be answered.
There are other examples of the Sheriff choosing to not enforce laws, with little or no explanation, for example; noise ordinance violations, wedding house nuisance disturbances, the infamous beach chair guy being attacked by a drunk wedding party...
While most everyone is pondering how this could be, let's not forget this case from Summer 2015:
Walton County Woman Arrested on Battery Charges
If you cannot access the link, her name is Edie Batt. She is a property owner in South Walton who was arrested and taken to jail for slapping a cell phone out of the hand of another female she (Batt) believed was Trespassing on her private property.
The "battery" that occurred in this case was a misdemeanor crime and Could Have been handled with a Notice To Appear Summons, in lieu of a physical arrest.
She was arrested and taken to jail in DeFuniak Springs...
Compare this case to the Pastor Attack and I feel there are lots of questions that need to be answered.
There are other examples of the Sheriff choosing to not enforce laws, with little or no explanation, for example; noise ordinance violations, wedding house nuisance disturbances, the infamous beach chair guy being attacked by a drunk wedding party...
Beach Comber
It looks as if this case has opened the eyes of many as to how the local Sheriff chooses to enforce (or not enforce) the laws and ordinances of the County and State.
While most everyone is pondering how this could be, let's not forget this case from Summer 2015:
Walton County Woman Arrested on Battery Charges
If you cannot access the link, her name is Edie Batt. She is a property owner in South Walton who was arrested and taken to jail for slapping a cell phone out of the hand of another female she (Batt) believed was Trespassing on her private property.
The "battery" that occurred in this case was a misdemeanor crime and Could Have been handled with a Notice To Appear Summons, in lieu of a physical arrest.
She was arrested and taken to jail in DeFuniak Springs...
Compare this case to the Pastor Attack and I feel there are lots of questions that need to be answered.
There are other examples of the Sheriff choosing to not enforce laws, with little or no explanation, for example; noise ordinance violations, wedding house nuisance disturbances, the infamous beach chair guy being attacked by a drunk wedding party...
To add to this.. When Torey pulled the gun with a silencer on the neighbor after his dogs attacked her dog, a police report was filed. The WCSO said Torey did not have a criminal record and had the right to bear arms on his own property. So clearly this man can attack anyone and anything he chooses and his dogs are also granted the same immunity.
SoWal Insider
When I was a deputy I was often frustrated with the slowness of the process, but over the years I learned patience.
You have the experience and insight we lack when it comes to matters concerning WCSO so I sincerely hope you are correct in asking for patience. Let's all hope they are actually conducting a thorough investigation and are gathering the evidence to present a solid case against this man.
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