The pattern of criminal cases associated with the Sandalfoot area continues. Mr. George Paris, whose mugshot is shown at right, is accused of witness tampering in a homicide investigation. The Sun-Sentinel has some details though we’re not sure how reliable they are.
What we have from the Sheriff’s website is that Mr. Paris is accused of violating Florida Statute § 914.22, labeled in their system as “Obstructing Justice – Tampering in 3rd Degree Felony Proceeding”. If we’re reading that right (we’re not sure) that means he’s facing a 2nd degree felony charge. This is an example of the confusion – if it’s a homicide investigation, why would it only be a 3rd degree felony proceeding?
The address listed for Mr. Paris is on Flotilla Place near the intersection with Branch Street. The red arrow in the photo below indicates the property we think it is, but again we’re not sure as the address provided by the Sheriff and the maps we use may be unreliable. As of this date it appears Mr. Paris is still in the mail.
Of course, there’s more. Mr. Erick Pennington was arrested late Saturday night and is still being held. He’s accused of battery and marijuana possession, along with three probation violations.
It’s unclear from the blotter whether the battery charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, though we would guess it’s the lower level offense.
Mr. Pennington (probably no relation to Chad) is listed with an address in the southeast corner of the Sandalfoot area, just south of SW 18th Street not far from Boca Rio.
Kelly Ann Raper is accused of two counts of trespassing. She was arrested this morning and released in the afternoon “on recognizance” (bail was not required). When we see such a short time in custody we refer to it as a catch and release. Ms. Raper’s listed address is also just off SW Sandalfoot and just west of 441.
