ONE CHARGED, ONE SOUGHT FOR THEFT OF FIREFIGHTER EQUIPMENT FROM WCFR PAXTON STATION

On January 14, 2025, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office took a report regarding a burglary that occurred early Monday, January 13th at 01:45 A.M. at Walton County Fire Rescue Station 1 in Paxton.

During the investigation, security footage was discovered showing Michael Hagan, 40, arriving in a white 1998 Lincoln Town Car driven by Kimberly Davis, 39, of Florala. In the video, the pair can be seen taking nearly $12,000 worth of firefighter equipment from an outdoor storage shed.

The equipment has since been recovered and Davis has been located and arrested. Hagan currently has an active warrant for his arrest.

If anyone has any information leading to the whereabouts of Michael Hagan, please call the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at (850)-892-8111 or you can remain anonymous by calling Emerald Coast Crimestoppers at (850)-863-TIPS. Information leading to Hagan’s arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.