On January 7, 2026, investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding possible stolen property located at a residence on Coyote Trail. On January 8, 2026, investigators developed probable cause and obtained a search warrant for the property.
During the execution of the search warrant, investigators located a 2017 Can-Am Maverick that had been reported stolen from Brickyard Road in Chipley in November 2025. Investigators also recovered multiple items reported stolen from Holmes County, as well as a Kubota tractor and a .22 caliber rifle that had been reported stolen from Bay County.
Further investigation revealed that approximately $25,000 worth of gold jewelry had been stolen from a residence in the New Hope area of Washington County. With assistance from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the stolen jewelry was later located at a local pawn shop.
The following individuals were arrested and charged with the following offenses:
Gregory Michael Singletary: Two counts of Dealing in Stolen Property
Joseph Stafford: Two counts of Dealing in Stolen Property, Two counts of Grand Theft
Stephen James Dakota Finch: Grand Theft over $20,000, Dealing in Stolen Property
At this time, this case is still ongoing and under investigation.
