The Rader Group (Miramar Beach)

[Misty]

This is a breaking news story and there really isn't much news available but the FBI executed a warrant at the Okaloosa Academy-DJJ Charter School Tuesday according to the NWFL Daily News and WEAR TV.

FBI executes search warrant at FWB school for at-risk students

Federal agents raid local charter school

The Rader Group also operates Walton Academy Charter School in Defuniak Springs. Hmmm, seems I remember a couple of "educators" brought into Walton County by the Rader Group...one elected to the school board and one principal who drove his truck off the 331 bridge in a drunken stupor. I can only think of one scenario (there may be others) that would get the attention of Federal Agents....FRAUD.

Ironically, the Okaloosa Academy Charter School still lists William (Bill) Eddins Jr. (Elected Walton County School Board Member) as its Director. Schools – The Rader Group

 

[John G]

Yes, Mr. Ruder, the alleged drunk principle with the gun in his car that not only managed to flip off the 331 bridge, survive after rescue, but than magically was able to leave the screen (where several deputies, a Sergeant and Lieutenant with WCSO were there...), go home and sober up enough to than claim when FHP finally interviewed him, that the drinking that night / morning, was vodka, drank AFTER the crash, at home.

The beloved Sheriff , months later, would then take his media photo op with the man and his rescuer. Look at me!

Sheriff's family at the Adkinson law firm would later represent the man and cut a deal. They penned a great statement for his wife to "swear to" and sign.

That case is good old boy Walton County favors for the "right folks" defined.

It was disgusting then and its disgusting now.

 

[Misty]

As much as you like blaming the Sheriff for all the failures in this County @John G, you need to understand that incident was an FHP failure by a rookie FHP officer, not a Sheriff failure. Admittedly there was an abundance of Walton County Sheriff's Offices in attendance (perhaps hampering, perhaps trying to aid the investigation, I dunno I wasn't there) but the bottom line is the FHP handled that investigation and the FHP screwed it up, not the Sheriff!

The more pressing concern (for me anyway) is whether or not William (Bill) Eddins Jr.(an elected school board member in Walton County AND the State Attorney's son) is still the Director of Okaloosa Academy-DJJ Charter School as listed on the Rader Groups website?

 

[PoppaJ]

I know this is off topic but fits with the good old boy theme. Does anyone know if the owner or the name of the boat was revealed that crashed and killed some people some months back in Destin? It was reported that the boat was stolen but rumor is some say that claim is false.

 

[Misty]

I know this is off topic but fits with the good old boy theme. Does anyone know if the owner or the name of the boat was revealed that crashed and killed some people some months back in Destin? It was reported that the boat was stolen but rumor is some say that claim is false.

OK @Poppaj I'll bite...WTF does a boat crash have to do with the Rader Group or whether or not William (Bill) Eddins Jr.(an elected school board member in Walton County AND the State Attorney's son) is still the Director of Okaloosa Academy-DJJ Charter School as listed on the Rader Groups website??

 

[Lake View Too]

My guess is that Poppa is frigging tired of people hijacking his threads. Frigging tired of it!! and he going ballistic at all threads... tit for tat, man...tit for tat.

 

[Misty]

My guess is that Poppa is frigging tired of people hijacking his threads. Frigging tired of it!! and he going ballistic at all threads... tit for tat, man...tit for tat.

Nice of him to MAN up about it and be an ADULT!

 

[John G]

As much as you like blaming the Sheriff for all the failures in this County @John G, you need to understand that incident was an FHP failure by a rookie FHP officer, not a Sheriff failure. Admittedly there was an abundance of Walton County Sheriff's Offices in attendance (perhaps hampering, perhaps trying to aid the investigation, I dunno I wasn't there) but the bottom line is the FHP handled that investigation and the FHP screwed it up, not the Sheriff!

The more pressing concern (for me anyway) is whether or not William (Bill) Eddins Jr.(an elected school board member in Walton County AND the State Attorney's son) is still the Director of Okaloosa Academy-DJJ Charter School as listed on the Rader Groups website?

Misty:

I'm going to respectively disagree with you on who's responsible for that S. Ruder mess. It falls on WCSO 100%.

It took FHP over one hour to respond from Crestview. It was WCSO's investigation to control and to control the location of the suspect until FHP arrive. They failed to do that. NOT ONE WCSO OFFICER ON SCENE THAT NIGHT WROTE A REPORT!!!!! Explain that.

As for Eddin's Jr., Bill Eddins the District One Elected State Attorney, that is a very interesting question and what's even more interesting is what is the FBI looking for?

 

[John G]

From their Website:


OKALOOSA ACADEMY
720 Lovejoy Road NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone; 850-864-3133
Fax: 850-864-4305
Director: Christol Jarrett
Director: Stephanie Glover

OKALOOSA ACADEMY-DJJ
4449 Straight Line Road
Crestview, FL 32539
Phone: 850-683-3900 Ext 232
Fax: 850-683-5208
Director: William (Bill) Eddins Jr.

LEARNING ACADEMY OF SANTA ROSA
5880 N. Stewart Street
Milton, FL 32570
Phone: 850-983-3495
Fax: 850-983-8098
Site Administrator: Kara Whitney
Web site: www.lasr.us

WALTON ACADEMY
389 Dorsey Avenue
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-892-3999
Fax: 850-892-7854
Director: Steve Ruder
Web site: www.waltonacademycharterschool.org

 

[Misty]

Hmm. There are 2 Academy's. The incident Tuesday was at the one on Lovejoy road. I'm wrong!

That's what I get for posting at 7AM before I'm even awake. I'm wrong! I apologize.