Destin attorney Whitehead back in the news for golf cart mischief (with ARCHIVE STORIES)

DESTIN — A man who hired attorney Robert Scott Whitehead was drinking with him prior to a golf cart accident that damaged decorative landscaping timber and stop sign, according to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office offense report.

Whitehead had driven the man to Whitehead's home to meet his wife, the man told a deputy. He said he became uncomfortable with Whitehead's "odd behavior" and Whitehead insisted on driving him home even though the man wanted to walk.

The man reported that Whitehead drove into several yards and struck what he thought were signs, according to the offense report.

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As the two approached the intersection of Tranquility Lane and Seastar Vista, Whitehead said, "Watch this," according to the report. That's when Whitehead intentionally drove directly toward the stop sign, damaging it.

The man said both he and Whitehead were "heavily intoxicated" at the time the sign was damaged, according to the report.

A witness told the deputy he had seen the golf cart driven by Whitehead dragging the stop sign. The witness identified Whitehead in a photo lineup, the report said.

The deputy attempted to reach Whitehead at his home and his office. He also left a voicemail that was unreturned, the report said.

When found, Whitehead was charged with criminal mischief after a deputy verified his golf cart had sustained damage that matched the witnesses statements.

According to the report, the man who was with Whitehead told the deputy he'd attempted to fire Whitehead before, but Whitehead come to his house "intoxicated" and "uninvited" and once even barged in.