Walton Sheriff Serves County Commission

from wzep...



Is this about re-election and/or trying to repair/improve relationships with certain commissioners?

This is him paving his path to Tallahassee on the coat tails of Adam Putnam (if he gets elected).

I saw him speak to the BCC and all it was, was a big love fest. Nothing about increasing parking enforcement, nothing about enforcing wedding house ordinances, nothing about the lack of staffing in the South Districts, nothing about the increase in gang activity in the north end (near DFS) due to the housing of Escambia Inmates. Just talk and rump kissing.

This is him paving his path to Tallahassee on the coat tails of Adam Putnam (if he gets elected).

You lost me there.

You lost me there.

Its very well know in political circles that Mike Adkinson is a top candidate for the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), If his buddy Adam Putnam gets elected Governor.

While this would rid us of the Adkinson Regime, it would really be interesting to see who would fit that spot. We don't need another Adkinson spawn in that job. Some new, fresh faces would be welcome.

Its very well know in political circles that Mike Adkinson is a top candidate for the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), If his buddy Adam Putnam gets elected Governor.

While this would rid us of the Adkinson Regime, it would really be interesting to see who would fit that spot. We don't need another Adkinson spawn in that job. Some new, fresh faces would be welcome.

What's your history with the sheriff? Why so bitter?

What's your history with the sheriff? Why so bitter?

He's a great politician. Does favors for those that donate.

Uses his position to bring in Tallahassee rejects to high level positions with large salaries to build their resumes.

Fails to enforce simple, common sense, already on the books laws and ordinances.

If providing fact based info, like him and Adam Putnam, is being "bitter", then I guess I'm bitter... Sorry you feel that way.

With all the good the sheriff has accomplished, I am still peeved about the expensive SOP for gulf front owners that was unenforceable.

He's a great politician. Does favors for those that donate.

Uses his position to bring in Tallahassee rejects to high level positions with large salaries to build their resumes.

Fails to enforce simple, common sense, already on the books laws and ordinances.

If providing fact based info, like him and Adam Putnam, is being "bitter", then I guess I'm bitter... Sorry you feel that way.

The reasons you give above seem pretty normal issues for a political position. And lacking enforcement of small things maybe because they are dealing with bigger issues? I wouldn't know about who he hires but it seems as if maybe you lost your job with the county to an outsider?

There has to be something personal with you posting constantly negative about the sheriff. Then again maybe you are just negative about everything and the wcso is your obsession?

The reasons you give above seem pretty normal issues for a political position. And lacking enforcement of small things maybe because they are dealing with bigger issues? I wouldn't know about who he hires but it seems as if maybe you lost your job with the county to an outsider?

There has to be something personal with you posting constantly negative about the sheriff. Then again maybe you are just negative about everything and the wcso is your obsession?

You assume allot about people you know nothing about.

You assume allot about people you know nothing about.

Enlighten me. All I know is what I see - hundreds of posts by John G attacking the sheriff. Appears personal. His response falls short.

Enlighten me. All I know is what I see - hundreds of posts by John G attacking the sheriff. Appears personal. His response falls short.

Why not ask the writer himself rather than assuming? I don't agree with him on allot of stuff he posts about the Sheriff but I never assumed his posts had anything to do with bitterness or personal issues.

Good lord, one can't be critical (based on facts) about an elected official?

I am happy to have WCSO as my local law enforcement. There a many good men and good women working there. Unfortunately, I don't feel that way about Mike Adkinson.

Have you looked into his departments turn over rate?

You'll need to start at the beginning and see how and why he came here to the area as Police Chief in DFS with very little or no law enforcement experience.

His move into sheriff was based on the times and that Ralph Johnson lost favor with the public and BCC.

Mike's donors are some interesting folks and if you do your homework, you'll see he provides them with favors. Most recently with a beach vendor that was arrested.

Do you remember the Pastor that was violently attacked? It took massive public outrage, most of it launched on social media to force him to do his job and arrest. His cousin just so happened to be the defendants attorney.

Mike's command staff has historically consisted of "political favors" bringing in folks that took the drop program in Tally or with other State Agencies and they then get a Captains spot (along with the second retirement) and soon leave to go on to other jobs. Graham Fountain is a great example of this, he was one of two under-sheriff's (along with Bill Chapman). Heck, he brought in the now recently elected Franklin County Sheriff, A.J. Smith, not once, but twice to be the #2 guy... The new Under Sheriff, Jerry Bryan is another Tally reject. Do your research on him. See what you find. Why not promote one of our local officers that have been here for years and years and earned that promotion?

If you think that posting fact based information, calling into question government policies and procedures and expressing personal opinion is "attacking" than I guess I'm an attacker...

Yes, I have an issue with any politician that uses their influence for their own needs, over the needs of the public they serve.

I hope that helps you digest.

Instead of arguing with me about an opinion, why don't you tell me about all the good things Mike has done?

"To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."

The only thing John g posts are negative things about county from vendors to local people , who have lived here for generations. My guess is he has lived here less than 10 years, I do agree not everything here is perfect but beats the hell out of living in any big city. I am willing to let john g run the whole county, only thing he has to do is come up with master plan and run for office. As for sheriff adkinson his actions shows he has been the best sheriff since I have lived her.(which dates back to the 80s.you can call out all they bcc people you want but going after him just shows you're character.

Good lord, one can't be critical (based on facts) about an elected official?

I am happy to have WCSO as my local law enforcement. There a many good men and good women working there. Unfortunately, I don't feel that way about Mike Adkinson.

Have you looked into his departments turn over rate?

You'll need to start at the beginning and see how and why he came here to the area as Police Chief in DFS with very little or no law enforcement experience.

His move into sheriff was based on the times and that Ralph Johnson lost favor with the public and BCC.

Mike's donors are some interesting folks and if you do your homework, you'll see he provides them with favors. Most recently with a beach vendor that was arrested.

Do you remember the Pastor that was violently attacked? It took massive public outrage, most of it launched on social media to force him to do his job and arrest. His cousin just so happened to be the defendants attorney.

Mike's command staff has historically consisted of "political favors" bringing in folks that took the drop program in Tally or with other State Agencies and they then get a Captains spot (along with the second retirement) and soon leave to go on to other jobs. Graham Fountain is a great example of this, he was one of two under-sheriff's (along with Bill Chapman). Heck, he brought in the now recently elected Franklin County Sheriff, A.J. Smith, not once, but twice to be the #2 guy... The new Under Sheriff, Jerry Bryan is another Tally reject. Do your research on him. See what you find. Why not promote one of our local officers that have been here for years and years and earned that promotion?

If you think that posting fact based information, calling into question government policies and procedures and expressing personal opinion is "attacking" than I guess I'm an attacker...

Yes, I have an issue with any politician that uses their influence for their own needs, over the needs of the public they serve.

I hope that helps you digest.

Instead of arguing with me about an opinion, why don't you tell me about all the good things Mike has done?

"To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."

I don't know that I would call the person recently arrested for Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstacy) a small amount of marijuana and a weapon (the weapon charge was dropped) a beach vendor but more of a charter boat Captain.

The only thing John g posts are negative things about county from vendors to local people , who have lived here for generations. My guess is he has lived here less than 10 years, I do agree not everything here is perfect but beats the hell out of living in any big city. I am willing to let john g run the whole county, only thing he has to do is come up with master plan and run for office. As for sheriff adkinson his actions shows he has been the best sheriff since I have lived her.(which dates back to the 80s.you can call out all they bcc people you want but going after him just shows you're character.

As a long timer, what's your (or anyone's) theory on why traffic enforcement is sparse during the tourist season, yet generally after Labor Day, you see people pulled over on 98, etc. daily.

It's always been common knowledge local law doesn't want to tick off tourists for ticky tack stuff like dogs on beach or speeding. Probably a good policy.

But locals vote. Just as a deputy who he would recommend for sheriff come next election and be the proud recipient of a newly minted warning.

FHP pulls you over and you'll have to pay.

I don't know that I would call the person recently arrested for Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstacy) a small amount of marijuana and a weapon (the weapon charge was dropped) a beach vendor but more of a charter boat Captain.

And here is a newly published article about government corruption in the capital - One has to wonder if there will be any trickle down effects?? FBI agents went undercover in Florida's capital for the 'biggest investigation in years'

As a long timer, what's your (or anyone's) theory on why traffic enforcement is sparse during the tourist season, yet generally after Labor Day, you see people pulled over on 98, etc. daily.

To the deputies who might be viewing this, don't read any further. I have lived in Walton County over 22 years. I have been pulled over exactly 1 time in all those years by WCSO. I will be honest also that I have a tendency to drive a little fast. That said I am not sure where folks get that there is an increase in enforcement because when I am down there I very seldom see folks pulled over with blue lights on. Also FHP is a whole other thing. With the bonehead decision to institute quotas, there will probably be some negative fallout in the jobs of traffic enforcement with 1. Fewer tickets written to prove no quota or 2. More cases going to court because they were stroked a ticket to meet the quota. To all the folks who are complaining about the inequities of traffic enforcement, how should we handle this, 1. Create a quota system for each officer depending on assignment or 2. Don't stroke tickets for folks with local plates or 3. Nail every infraction and just stroke the a ticket, oh hell maybe you get 3 or 4 tickets on one stop... yeah yeah that's the ticket. Extra money for local law enforcement.

This just in, there are no quotas at the FHP.

http://floridapolitics.com/archives/243179-florida-official-no-ticket-quotas-troopers

Please read the entire document attached...

Crickets, crickets...guess nobody read all those facts huh. Depostitions and all that are Fake news I guess. Looks like all the documents have been provided to the state attorney and sheriff huh? Strange......more to follow. Bet I can post a few also.........................

Wasn't going reply but here goes.
2 things
1. Was bothered by the accusation that the SA asked what law was violated of someone filing a complaint.
2. Unfortunately the lawyer who wrote this is performing a service and based on that he is in my humble opinion doing his best to the client and their issue in the best possible light.
Not saying I don't believe it or do just know the lawyer is representing the facts as he sees them. Would be impressed if thr SA would reply. Also who were the sitting commissioners and sheriff all the way back in 05?

Bob, Most of his statements providing the supporting documents and sworn depositions. If it could be proved false a complaint would have been filed against the attorney and his Bar license. The SA and the sheriff chose not to investigate and when the facts were presented to law enforcement. Mike Adkinson was the Sheriff and Cecelia Jones was this Dist 5 commish. When Meadows beat her she wanted this isssue investigated and instead they grand jury'd her to shut her up. Meadows Statements are on the BCC record. But even if that's not enough for you sideshow bob, I'll post some documents let's see you dispute on Mr. Mikey who filed them. You will be surprised! Hey sideshow bob did that issue of your kids or grandkids staying at the firehouse to be babysit get resolved or was that rumor? I saw your comments on church and state and evidently you cant seperate work and family. We all know you are on the insider good ole boy system, ain't that right bob? Had to comment after a long silence and watching your defense of everything crooked bob. Really amazing.

PS, bob, the depositions mostly referred to in the letter weren't done by that attorney. Some of those were from the harris case which the county lost in court but the SA wouldn't investigate. Hmmmmmmm

I love how some people on this site Demand Proof, Demand Documents, demand, demand, demand.

When said info is presented, it now becomes, Deny, Deflect, Deny, Deflect.

A formal complaint to the Office of the State Attorney isn't enough...what do you want their Investigation case file too? Oh, guess what. There isn't one... Sweep, sweep, push broom, push broom, under rug, shoosh, don't tell...

Boy that went downhill quickly. First, if my grandchildren go to the firestation, it is to visit their parents. Secondly neither of my grandchildren would have been left at the firestation without 1 a parent or 2 a grandparent and never with someone on duty. You really should check your facts. As for the good old boy system, ok you got me. I could be like many others on here and obscure my identity and pretty much troll this place but I don't. That said, I do try to be respectful and yes, there are somethings that I feel are off limits, which you have crossed. That said I am sorry my opinions doesn't agree with yours and that you are so unhappy with the local government here. Matter of fact if I was so dissatisfied with it I would do something about it. That said, when you are ready to throw your name out there to run, give me a call and we can talk.

I love how some people on this site Demand Proof, Demand Documents, demand, demand, demand.

When said info is presented, it now becomes, Deny, Deflect, Deny, Deflect.

A formal complaint to the Office of the State Attorney isn't enough...what do you want their Investigation case file too? Oh, guess what. There isn't one... Sweep, sweep, push broom, push broom, under rug, shoosh, don't tell...

Not sure I have asked for anything. I read it and I.commented on it.