The last warrant obtained by fallen Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy Will May has now been served.
Before his tragic death in the line of duty on April 2, 2025, Deputy May led an investigation into 18-year-old Taevion Desantee Bradberry for aggravated stalking, written threats to kill, and the unlawful use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony.
The charges stemmed from a series of increasingly violent and disturbing communications that Will took seriously.
After meticulously building the case, Deputy May obtained warrants for Bradberry’s arrest. Not knowing it would be the last warrant he would ever file. A final testament to his dedication to protecting his community.
Before the warrant could be served, Bradberry fled the area.
For months, Bradberry has been on the run. An investigative operation, developed in cooperation with U.S. Marshals Task Force members, led us to Daleville, Alabama.
This week, Bradberry was located and taken into custody.
While the arrest marks the conclusion of a criminal investigation, it also represents a moment of reflection. Will’s work on this case, like so many others, was driven by his commitment to victims and pursuit of justice. Principles he upheld until his final day.
Serving this warrant was more than a legal action. It was finishing what Will started.
Deputy May’s legacy lives on not only in the cases he solved and the lives he touched, but in the unwavering example he set for all who continue to serve at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
