https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news ... 376419001/WCSO: 4 people accused of pistol-whipping victim in argument over generator
Staff report
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — A dispute over a generator turned violent Sunday and four people are facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Just before 5 p.m. the victim called Walton County Sheriff’s Office and reported that four people forcibly made their way inside his home, according to a release from WCSO.
The suspects then pistol-whipped and struck him several times. During the struggle, one of the intruders fired off a round from a pistol, the release said.
All four subjects then fled the area in a gold Cadillac sedan, taking no property from the home. The victim told investigators the confrontation was regarding ownership and payment for a generator.
Investigators located and collected a .22 caliber shell casing in the front yard near the victim’s front door and photographed tire and shoe prints in the yard outside the home, according to WCSO.
The four suspects were located in different areas of DeFuniak Springs.
Seth Robbins, 23, was located at 48 W. Orange Blossom Drive. Investigators located a loaded .22 caliber Kel-Tec under the couch where Robbins was sleeping. He was taken into custody.
Jennifer Spaid, 41, was located at 84 E. Tulip Ave. She was taken into custody and was found in possession of methamphetamine.
Taylor Anderson, 27, was taken into custody at 22 E. Violet Lane. Anderson’s vehicle, a gold in color Cadillac, was located, impounded and towed to WCSO’s evidence lot.
David Wray Jr., 28, was located and arrested at 279 W. Cypress Ave.
All four subjects have been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, burglary of an occupied dwelling with a firearm and criminal mischief under $300. Spaid was additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine, the release said.
All were given a $50,000 bond and remain in custody.
Defuniak Springs is 33 miles from Niceville.
