Press Release
The Office of State Attorney Glenn Hess announced that on Wednesday, a Bay County jury found 35 year old William Haden Lundy, of Southport guilty as charged of Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex and Solicitation of a Minor for Sex. The crimes were discovered during an investigation conducted by Investigator Mike Wombles of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2016. During the trial, Prosecutor Christa Diviney presented evidence that Lundy contacted what he thought was a 14 year old female on “Craigslist” and proceeded to make arrangements to meet her in Panama City Beach to have sex. Lundy was arrested by officers from the BCSO when he arrived at a predetermined location. Diviney also presented the incriminating statements Lundy made to Investigator Wombles. The jury deliberated approximately two hours before reaching their verdict. Lundy could face up to twenty years in prison for the two criminal convictions. Circuit Judge Michael Overstreet scheduled a hearing for Friday to address the defendant’s claim that conviction of both crimes violates double jeopardy.
Contact Chief Assistant Attorney Larry Basford at (850) 819-6985 with any questions.