On the evening of Thursday, June 19, law enforcement officials in Florence responded to a report of a burglary taking place in the 1600 block of State Street. According to a post shared on social media by the Florence Police Department, officers arrived at the scene and quickly identified a suspect who fit the description provided by the caller. The individual was found walking in the rear area of the property and was later confirmed to be 42-year-old John David Baskins.
Upon detaining Baskins, officers conducted a search and discovered several tools commonly associated with burglary in his possession. Following this discovery, he was taken to the Florence Police Department for further questioning by detectives. After the interview process, Baskins faced multiple charges, including Burglary in the Third Degree, Theft of Property in the Fourth Degree, and Possession of Burglary Tools. He has since been booked into the Lauderdale County Detention Center, where he is being held on a bond set at $18,000. It is important to note that Baskins is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.