Through investigative leads, David Lee McMullon III was linked as a suspect in a burglary in the Sunny Hills Community. Through collaborative efforts between the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Bay County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Divisions, several of the stolen items were located in Bay County at a local pawn shop. David Lee McMullon III is also facing additional charges in Bay County.
Two juveniles were also identified as suspects in the theft of the 2017 Can-Am UTV that was reported stolen from Brickyard Road in November of 2025. The two juveniles involved in the theft were arrested and charged with grand theft. The juveniles have been transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Sheriff Crews would also like to thank the Department of Homeland Security Digital Forensic Unit for their assistance in this case.
David Lee McMullon III was arrested and charged with Grand Theft 750 or more
Juvenile 1: 17-year-old male charged with Grand Theft $10,000 or more
Juvenile 2: 17 -year -old male juvenile charged with Grand Theft $10,000 or more and Dealing in Stolen Property
Joseph Stafford also has an additional charge of Dealing in Stolen Property
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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.
