Chopper has night/heat vision on...just went by
Point Washington Manhunt Over
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Can we assume that the reports of this guy having moved to Inlet Beach are simply a rumor?
Where are you?
Choppers are just circling all around the area - Shallows to Daughettes. It seems like they are not targeting a particular area.
Where's Tommy Lee Jones when you need him?
Where's Tommy Lee Jones when you need him?
Man Hunt Update
At this time federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies are assisting the Walton County Sheriffs Office in a man hunt for a suspect considered armed and dangerous. The search is taking place across a densely wooded area of South Walton County from Santa Rosa Beach to the Bay County line.
Around 12:30 this afternoon a Walton County Sheriffs Deputy made a Traffic Stop on a Dodge pickup truck at which time the driver fired a weapon at the deputy. There was an exchange of gun fire and then a high speed pursuit started. Walton County Sheriffs Deputies, along with Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr., took part in the pursuit east bound along Highway 98.
The suspect eventually crashed his truck off Walton County Road 283 and fled into the woods. The man hunt has been taking place for more than 6 hours.
The suspect is believed to be Matheos (Matthew) Pitikas. A 24 year old believed responsible for a bank robbery in Houston, Texas last month. He is described as a white male, 5’06, 175 pounds, with dark brown hair, go-tee, and dark brown eyes.
Residence in the area are urged to stay indoors with their doors and vehicles locked. Do not open your door unless there is a uniformed Law Enforcement Officer or a person that you know. Anyone who may see the suspect is urged to call the Walton County Sheriffs Office at 850-892-8111.
I'm in the Shallows / Dick Saltsman Rd.
I'd post more but SoWal keeps logging me off. Hopefully I didn't get banned for something...
I'm in the Shallows / Dick Saltsman Rd.
I'd post more but SoWal keeps logging me off. Hopefully I didn't get banned for something...
I think there's just too much traffic on Sowal - this is the only source for updates, the newspapers haven't updated their websites since this afternoon.
In ref to Inlet Beach-- a Sheriff Officer had earlier said that they were looking between 283 and Inlet Beach. People apparently have been asked to stay inside in both areas. Maybe just covering their bases or maybe they're not sure where he's at--stay safe. I hope they catch him soon. We'll all sleep better.
Yes - there are a lot of viewers here keeping up with this. over 4200 views!!!! amazing! this is always my go to place for local important news!! thanks for the update aleonard!
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Thanks for all the updates. It must be very busy on SoWal. I keep getting kicked off as I check for the latest. Noticed all my avatars are gone and the count seems off. Stay safe everyone. Did the children at the Pt. Washington UMC preschool get out at the same time as Bay, Montessori, etc.?