By Staff Report
On Tuesday evening, officers from the Defuniak Springs Police Department responded to a report of a physical disturbance. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a male victim with a significant laceration on the back of his neck. Witnesses at the scene, along with the victim, stated that the injury resulted from an attack involving a hatchet.
According to official reports, the suspect, identified as 47-year-old Evan Stockdale, had left the scene before officers arrived. Following an investigation and interviews, Defuniak Springs Police Department contacted Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and HCSO located and arrested Stockdale at his residence in Holmes County. He was subsequently charged with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon and Robbery with a Weapon.
The DeFuniak Springs Police Department publicly acknowledged the efforts of the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in assisting with the case. This case remains under investigation, with law enforcement agencies continuing to process evidence and witness statements. Further details may be provided as they become available through official channels.
GARETT VALCOURT 