Milton Man Arrested In Two Jay Pharmacy Burglaries

July 22, 2011

A Milton man has been arrested for two failed pharmacy burglaries in Jay.

Michael Wayne Lassiter, 26, admitted to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies that he was involved in the crimes and was charged with burglary and felony criminal mischief. He is also being held on multiple other charges, including dealing in stolen property and making a false statement.

The first burglary occurred at the Jay Pharmacy located at 14088 Alabama Street. During that incident, a double pane window was broken in an attempt to gain entry. Lassiter were only able to break the outer pane of glass, causing approximately $1000.00 in damage. Lassiter then fled the scene without gaining access to the pharmacy.

The second incident occurred at Dura-Med Pharmacy located at 3877 Highway 4 in Jay. During that incident, the front glass door was shattered using a brick, which allowed the Lassiter to gain entry into the pharmacy. Although Lassiter was able to gain entry into the pharmacy, he was unable to access any medications due to roll-down security doors leading to the pharmacy.

Scott Haines, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, said deputies had leads concerning Lassiter’s alleged involvement and interviewed him at the Santa Rosa County Jail after he was arrested on unrelated charges. During this interview, Lassiter admitted to entering the Dura-Med Pharmacy and cutting his hand in the process on the broken glass. Lassiter also admitted to breaking the outer window pane of the Jay Pharmacy in an attempt to break in. Lassiter is currently being held in the Santa Rosa County Jail on a $108,000 bond.

Pictured top: A burglary suspect seen on the security footage at Dura-Med Pharmacy in Jay late Sunday night. Pictured bottom inset: Pharmacist Cecil Phillips shows where the burglary suspect tried to enter a drive-thru window at Jay Pharmacy. Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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7 Responses to “Milton Man Arrested In Two Jay Pharmacy Burglaries”

  1. ash on July 23rd, 2011 6:04 pm

    what did “WOW” say i didnt read the 1st story…can someone please tell me

  2. David Huie Green on July 22nd, 2011 5:21 pm

    REGARDING:
    WOW! on July 19th, 2011 8:15 am (THE INITIAL REPORT ON THE MATTER)
    “Gotta love those BRILLIANT Jay boys! Bet he was born and raised there..no doubt! Hilarious!”

    By the mistaken assumption that crimes are committed by locals, WOW shows that is not always the case. (I infer WOW feels some prejudice against Jay, but could be wrong.) Most criminals have automobiles and can drive to other areas to commit crimes, so they may or may NOT be local. (I even knew one person who was angry when a McDavid lady robbed a McDavid store — not for the robbery but because she didn’t go outside of McDavid to do the deed.)

    Some people from Jay HAVE committed crimes in the distant past, some may have even gone to Milton to do so. Maybe it balances out. I figured most folks in Jay, if they decided to commit a crime, would have done a better job of it than this poor devil.

    Crime isn’t a local problem. It’s a mental problem, the mistaken belief that you can get away with it.

    David for prompt apprehension

  3. JIM W on July 22nd, 2011 3:00 pm

    I am not from either city but have been in and out of them all my life and I agree WOW, you need to give it up and apoligize.

  4. MicheleG on July 22nd, 2011 1:39 pm

    WOW, we are all waiting for your appology.

  5. bleeding blue and orange on July 22nd, 2011 1:24 pm

    Nope WOW, this is one of those BRILLIANT Milton boys. Sounds like he was born and raised there too! I guess it hurts coming from your neck of the woods I bet!

  6. Jay resident on July 22nd, 2011 12:37 pm

    I think WOW owes an apology to “to those Jay boys!” After the nasty little comment made when this story was first presented.

  7. WOW on July 22nd, 2011 11:58 am

    This is your brain, this is what drugs do to your brain……. <>…….Any questions?

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