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Tens of Thousands In Stolen Property Recovered After Search Warrant In Cantonment
December 6, 2025
Ten of thousands of dollar in stolen property was recovered after a search warrant was executed on a private road in Cantonment.
Christopher Odom, 47, was charged with a list of felony offenses, including dealing in stolen property, grand theft $20,000 to $100,000, burglary, using a two-way device to facilitate a felony, criminal mischief property damage $1,000 or more. He remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond due to a federal probation violation charge.
The investigation led the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to Garman Road off Becks Lake Road, where they initially received a tip regarding an unrelated stolen tractor. While on the private property, investigators, who had the property owner’s permission to look around, located a utility trailer, a Honda outboard engine, and a Ford marine engine. A follow-up with the victim’s family confirmed these items, valued at thousands of dollars, had been stolen in a recent commercial burglary.
Odom was initially linked to the property at the Garman Road address. A witness statement later indicated that Christopher Odom had brought the utility trailer and a 17-foot Key West boat to the property around October 6.
After the initial recovery, investigators sought a search warrant for the Garman Road property, which was executed on October 21. Although the Key West boat was not found during the search—witnesses later indicated Christopher Odom had retrieved it days earlier—the continued investigation led detectives to another residence nearby.
At the second location, officers recovered the 17-foot Key West boat and a 30-foot enclosed Haulmark trailer. Inside the trailer, detectives found thousands of dollars in additional stolen property, including two Harley Davidson motorcycles, a washer and dryer, and a large toolbox with tools. The total value of recovered property from the overall investigation exceeds $34,000.
At another location on Kittrell Road in the Farm Hill community, deputies located items reported stolen from Gulf Beach Highway, including two Harley Davidson motorcycles, a washer and dryer, a window air conditioner, a toolbox and tools, a gas tiller, and assorted motorcycle parts, wheels, tires and engines.
Much of the property was reported stolen from a warehouse on Gulf Beach Highway.
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3 Responses to “Tens of Thousands In Stolen Property Recovered After Search Warrant In Cantonment”
So…apparently this guy was already on probation from some federal offense, WHICH HE VIOLATED according to the cops. And now apparently…(ahem)…allegedly…they’ve discovered a BUNCH of stuff on his property that was reported stolen. What a guy! Real solid citizen, eh?
I’ve noticed that there is usually a reason why some people live way off the beaten path, down a dirt road: It’s more than just a need for privacy, which we could understand. “Some people” like to keep away from the prying eyes of law enforcement. The joke’s on them! Nowadays, with drones being as plentiful as they are, you cannot hide from the cops. The ECSO guys probably knew exactly what they would find *before* setting foot on his property.
People who steal stuff from other people are despicable…the lowest of the low. I sincerely hope that Mr. Odom gets what he deserves…whatever that is. And any of his neighbors who might also be in the same industry as Odom…well…they better be forewarned: You can’t hide your stolen stuff anymore.
Mr. Romagnano, society does not bear responsibility for an individual committing crime of any sort. This type of thinking dismisses personal accountability for one’s own choices. It turns the victims into criminals and it turns the real criminals into victims.If this defendant is found guilty, the punishment he receives should not be concerned with societal factors or his upbringing. True justice means means the victims property should be restored by the defendant or properly compensated. Also the perpetrator should be given a sentence that will deter him from committing the same crime in the future.
Now we have someone, who will have a trial. They are presumed innocent and a pre-trial detainee at this time. I see a 47 year old. Now if they are guilty and are convicted, they will serve a sentence.
But the question is, as a matter of recidivism. Was it a first time offense, or is there a long list of prior offenses? And then the question becomes, if there are so many past convictions, why the re-offense.
Or the question, and I will make a presumption here but, is this someone who has been given a chance to work after a first sentence, etc, or is it that “record of criminal convictions means no hire” which becomes a sort of self-defeating thing.
We have to get smart on corrections, at some point they are released, and they have to be able to function in society, work a job, etc.
It should not be a situation of “first time offense” means “never much real employment and a constant life of crime.” That this is the case is a key part of the recidivism problem and is a failure on society’s part. We all should work. We all should contribute.