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5/26/2009 - Details Emerge in the Murder of Robert Parkes

On May 19, 2009 Leon County Sheriff`s Deputies were called to 4921 Outlook Court in reference to checking on the welfare of 35 year old Robert Parkes. Parkes had not shown up for work and his co-workers had become concerned. Upon arrival at the residence Sheriff`s Deputies found Parkes deceased inside the residence. Violent Crimes Detectives responded to the scene and found indications of foul play. An autopsy was performed on May 20, 2009, which confirmed Parkes death was the result of homicide.

During the course of the investigation, Detectives obtained information that Tyreese Faust, Amos Jenkins, Alexandria Ford and Latorya Pate may have been responsible for Parkes murder. On Friday May 22, 2009, Faust, Ford and Pate were located and through interviews and evidence collected during the investigation, probable cause for all three subjects was established and they were arrested for murder and home invasion robbery. On Saturday May 23, 2009, murder and home invasion arrest warrants were obtained for Amos Jenkins, who turned himself in to the Leon County Jail on Monday May 25, 2009.

Sheriff Larry Campbell said "these arrests represent the commitment and dedication of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office to ensure that justice for Mr. Parkes, his family and this community is served, and violent criminals such as these are removed from society".

Violent Crimes Detectives discovered during the course of this intensive investigation that Ford and Pate had been introduced to Robert Parkes, at his residence, on Saturday night May 16, 2009. The following night, Sunday May 17, 2009, Faust, Jenkins, Ford and Pate conspired to conduct a home invasion robbery of Parkes. When Ford and Pate arrived at Parkes’ residence they were allowed in by the victim. As Ford and Pate were inside the residence with Parkes, they communicated with Faust and Jenkins, via text messages. Ford and Pate provided information to Faust and Jenkins as to Parkes’ movements and location inside the residence. Ford and Pate also received instructions to move Parkes to another location in the residence to provide an advantage during the robbery. Once Ford and Pate had moved Parkes to the instructed location, Faust entered the residence armed with a rifle. Faust then shot and killed Parkes as he tried to flee to a bedroom. Faust, Jenkins, Ford and Pate then fled the area in Faust’s vehicle. Parkes died as a result of being shot by Faust. It is possible that a safe and a piece of jewelry were stolen during this robbery; however, this has not been confirmed.

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5/18/2009 - TPD Credit Card Fraud Suspect

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5/18/2009 - LCSO Detectives on the Trail of Counterfeit Bill Suspects

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4/29/2009 - LCSO Investigating SunTrust Bank Robbery

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4/10/2009 - LCSO Looking for Circle K Armed Robbery Suspect

On Monday March 30, 2009, Leon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Circle K Store located at 4122 North Monroe Street in reference to an armed robbery. The store clerk was working in a back storage room when she heard the front door entrance bell ring. As the clerk walked to the front of the store she was confronted by a male suspect, dressed in all black clothing. The unknown suspect ordered the clerk to give him money. As the clerk complied, a second unknown male suspect walked out of the front store office holding a firearm. The second suspect also told the clerk to give him money. At one point the suspects became impatient with the clerk and threatened to harm her eight year old daughter who was in the back storage room. The clerk complied with the suspects’ demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash. Both suspects fled the store in an unknown direction.

Surveillance video captured the following images of one of the suspects. Anybody that may have information about this crime or can identify the suspect pictured are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS (8477). Remember, Crime Stoppers does not want your name, just your information. You could be eligible for a reward of up to $1000.

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4/1/2009 - Leon County deputies still searching for murder suspect in shootout

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Tashawnbie Breyon Gay, 21, is wanted on charges of murder, firing a gun in public and two counts of attempted murder in connection with the 4:20 a.m. shooting at the McDonald`s/Circle K on Lake Bradford Road.

Leon County court records show Gay is 6-foot-1 and weighs 145 pounds. His last known address is in the 1900 block of Crosby Lane. He is considered armed and dangerous, and deputies say he should not be approached. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 574-TIPS (8477) or (888) 876-TIPS.

Source: Tallahassee Democrat

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1/17/2008 - Barney Taylor, Sr.

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