Orlando resident arrested in Washington County facing burglary charges

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. ( WMBB ) – An Orlando resident was arrested in Washington County on Monday night.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence where the caller reported an abandoned car in his yard. When the victim went into his home, a male was standing in the living room.

According to WCSO, the subject said he was “security” and exited the home quickly. A brief check of the vehicle found it belonged to 35-year-old Christian Segura of Orlando Florida.

Upon further investigation, deputies found the home had been ransacked, a camper in the back yard was vandalized, and several items were in the home that did not belong.

Northwest Florida Reception Center and Holmes County K-9 tracking team assisted WCSO in tracking down Segura in a nearby cemetery.

Segura was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and petit theft.

If you have any knowledge of crimes being committed or tips, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111. You may also contact them anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wcso.us .

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