Door-to-door Salesman in Monroe Picked Up On Outstanding Warrants

Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman expressed his concern recently about changes to the Walton County ordinances that no longer require a permit being issued for anyone to solicit in county neighborhoods. His concerns were evidenced in the most recent Zone Alerts warning residents about people going door-to-door claiming to be employees of ADT Alarm Systems. While the alert doesn’t say whether or not the people were legitimately employed by ADT, it does note that one of the subjects was arrested on outstanding warrants.

In another of the alerts, a suspicious person checked out by WCSO deputies turned out to be someone legitimately delivering the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

recently warned about scams involving security systems. According to the PSA issued jointly by the BBB and the Federal Trade Commission, people need to use caution when allowing people into their home as well as when considering what security system sales agents have to offer.

While the BBB notes that during the spring and summer months, home security or alarm companies do hire traveling sales agents to go door-to-door, it also notes that in some cases high pressure or deceptive sales tactics are used. The end result is some people end up buying expensive, and in some cases, substandard, equipment that they may not need. The PSA also urges that before you let anyone inside your home, ask for identification. More safety tips on how to avoid being taken advantage of can be found here.

Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following incidents incidents on April 11, 2013.

Zone 1

• Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Davan Lane in Dutch Crossing. All windows and doors were secure.

Zone 4

• Damage to Property – A garage door window was busted out in Green Acres. No entry was made and nothing was taken from the residence.
• Fraud – In Green Acres subdivision, a fraudulent credit card account was opened in a person’s name without consent.

Zone 5 

• Entering Auto – A vehicle was entered on Cliff Top Drive in Eagles Crossing. Money was taken from the vehicle.
• Alarm – An alarm was cancelled by the alarm company on Primrose Lane.
• Theft – A barn/shed was entered on Piney Brook Drive and several items were taken. A suspect has been named in the theft.
• Safety Check – Walton County deputies conducted a safety check on Hwy 81 @ Watson Mill Drive. Deputies checked for the required driving criteria: valid driver’s license, proof of registration and insurance.

Zone 6

• Suspicious Vehicle – A report was made on Stoney Brook Circle in reference to a suspicious gray SUV.
• Suspicious Person – Suspicious subjects were going door to door claiming to be employees of ADT Alarm Systems. One of the subjects was arrested on outstanding warrants.
• Assault – A subject claimed to have been assaulted on North Sharon Church Rd.
• Fraud – A report was made on Stewart Lake Court about someone’s identity being used to file a 2012 tax return.
• Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Anslee Circle in Anslee Lakes subdivision. All windows and doors were secure.

Zone 7

• Theft – Two subjects reported the theft of two catalytic converters on Hwy 138. A suspect has been identified.
• Alarm – Walton County deputies responded to an alarm on Maes Overlook in Henderson Ridge subdivision. All windows and doors were secure.
• Suspicious Vehicle – A red car with a black hood occupied by a white male driver was reported as suspicious in the Brookstones subdivision area. Contact was made and the subject was confirmed as delivering the Atlanta Journal newspaper.

(This was compiled from the WCSO alerts)