On June 24, at 5:27 am, a Bay County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was notified by a citizen that a juvenile was observed at the Walmart at 10270 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach driving a school bus.
The deputy conducted a traffic stop, and discovered a 12 year old male driving the bus. It was determined that the school bus was taken overnight from 508 Maine St., in Parker. White paint was also observed on the bus, indicating that Propst may have been involved in a crash. Equipment in excess of $2000 in value was also vandalized.
The driver has been identified as Michael Wade Propst, W/M, DOB/11-21-01. Propst has been charged with Grand Theft > $100,000, and Felony Criminal Mischief. Propst was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice for processing.