View the Online Newspaper
Welcome
Search: Site   Web
Print Story | E-Mail Story | Font Size

Most Commented Stories

What is this?

Save & Share this Article

Aggravated battery in Laurel Hill

 

An Air Heart helicopter transported a Walton County man to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola after being savagely beaten outside a residence in the Laurel Hill area. At around 6 p.m. Sunday night, Feb. 7, a Walton County Sheriff’s deputy met with 40-year-old William Gautney and his 19-year-old son Joshua Gautney.

The Gautneys’ went to a residence at 21175 North Highway 331 belonging to Warren Simpson. Simpson says he, along with his friend, 36-year-old John Matthew Mount, and 41-year-old Tammy Poston were watching television when someone started beating the door so hard that it knocked part of the window out of the frame. A short time later Simpson and Mount walked outside where they were attacked by the two suspects.

Simpson said that Mount fell to the ground and the younger Gautney was on top of him and continuously punched him.  Simpson then heard what sounded like meat being tenderized and looked back to see Joshua Gautney pounding Mount with his fist and feet. Simpson was able to get Joshua off Mount, and the two suspects then left the scene. Due to severe bleeding from his head, Mount was Air Flighted for medical treatment and evaluation. He is reportedly in stable condition.

The father and son are “behind bars” at the Walton County Jail, and are each charged with one-count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. Joshua also faces a charge of criminal mischief of causing more than $200 in damage to the house. $5,250, and William Gautney’s bond is $5,000.

 

 

 

 

 


See archived 'Local News' stories »
 

Click to vote
Recommend this story?
Yes
No
The online vote:


Weather
Yellow Pages
ADVERTISEMENT 
ADVERTISEMENT 
Bob Graham Grayton Beach State Park
Do you think Florida lawmakers should add former Sen. Bob Graham's name to the park?
Yes. He was instumental in expanding the park.
Yes. I think it honors his service to our county.
No. We should leave it how it is.
No. It is not really important.
Who cares?
Enter The Code To Vote
 
Read Related Article
powered by
google
Search
        Search: Web    Site