WCSO SEEKING INFORMATION ON MISSING RUNAWAY
For Immediate Release January 17, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the whereabouts of a Niceville teen that ran away from home in late December....
View ArticleCITIZEN’S RECKLESS DRIVER CALL LEADS TO DRUG ARREST
For Immediate Release January 18, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A call from a concerned citizen leads to the arrest of a 33-year-old Freeport man for nearly 40 grams of methamphetamine. Just before 10pm...
View ArticleMANHUNT ENDS IN ARREST THANKS TO MULTI-AGENCY EFFORT
For Immediate Release January 20, 2017 Holmes County, Fla— The subject of a manhunt is in custody following a domestic disturbance in Walton County that ended in a pursuit into Holmes County. Walton...
View ArticleCRIME STOPPERS WEEKLY WANTED
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Juan Pablo Hernandez– Hispanic male, 32 YOA, 6’0″, 180 lbs., black hair,...
View ArticleTURN ‘EM IN TUESDAY – RAYMON SHAW
January 17, 2017 TURN ‘EM IN TUESDAY – RAYMON SHAW This one likes to run. The last time WCSO had contact with Raymon Shaw it was short lived. On December 22nd Shaw ran from deputies when they...
View ArticleUPDATE: SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AFTER SHORT PURSUIT IN MOSSY HEAD
For Immediate Release January 24, 2017 Mossy Head, Fla–Walton County Sheriff’s Office has captured Colton Shane Bryan, 25, following a short pursuit in Mossy Head Monday evening. Walton County...
View ArticleTURN ‘EM IN TUESDAY – TRENTON MURPHY
There goes an old saying, “there’s nothing worse than a thief”. How about a thief who steals from friends? This weeks Turn ’em in Tuesday features Trenton Murphy,18. Murphy currently has active...
View ArticleMANHUNT UNDERWAY IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FOR STRONG ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT
For Immediate Release January 25, 2017 Walton County, Florida – A man wanted on multiple felony warrants runs from deputies initiating a manhunt in DeFuniak Springs. Walton County Sheriff’s Deputies...
View ArticleUPDATE: RUGGIRELLO ARRESTED BY DEFUNIAK SPRINGS POLICE
RELEASED BY DEFUNIAK SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT January 26, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla– Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division received a tip at approximately 8 a.m. this morning that...
View ArticleONE INJURED IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS SHOOTING; ONE IN CUSTODY
For Immediate Release January 29, 2017 Walton County, Fla— A man is injured in a shooting on Caswell Drive in DeFuniak Springs Sunday morning and a suspect is now in custody. Walton County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleSUSPECT WANTED FOR TRAFFICKING METH IN CUSTODY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30th, 2017 Freeport, Fla–Walton County Sheriff’s Deputies have apprehended Ramon Shaw. Shaw was wanted on seven active warrants following an incident on December 22nd...
View ArticleWCSO ASSISTING FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE WITH FIRE IN SANTA ROSA BEACH
For Immediate Release January 30th, 2017 Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to please use caution when traveling in the area of Highway 98 and Veterans Road in Santa Rosa Beach. Florida...
View ArticleCASWELL DRIVE SHOOTING SUSPECT FACING MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES
For Immediate Release January 30, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—The suspect from a shooting that injured one person in Walton County is now facing multiple charges. Walton County Sheriff’s Deputies were...
View ArticleJOINT OPERATION NETS SIX FOR UNLICENSED CONTRACTING
For Immediate Release January 30, 2017 Walton County, Fla– – A three day operation leads to the arrest of six individuals for contracting without a license. Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the...
View ArticleARSON SUSPECTED IN THREE FIRES SET OFF HIGHWAY 81 IN PONCE DE LEON; ONE IN...
For Immediate Release January 31, 2017 Red Bay, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Office in the investigation of three fires set off Highway 81 early Tuesday...
View ArticleFORFEITURE FUNDS DONATED TO WALTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS BY WCSO
For Immediate Release January 30th, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Money seized during a drug arrest in Santa Rosa Beach is now going back to the community. Walton County Sheriff’s Office delivered four...
View ArticleTURN ‘EM IN TUESDAY – CORBIN D. DECKER
Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Corbin D. Decker, 19. Decker is wanted on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior on a minor between the age of 12 and...
View ArticleSUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING SHOOTING ON BROWN ROAD; TWO CRITICAL
For Immediate Release February 1, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Two people are in critical condition following a shooting off of Brown Road in Walton County. Walton County Sheriff’s Deputies and Walton...
View ArticleWCSO HOLDS SPRING BREAK MEETING WITH VENDORS
For Immediate Release February 3, 2017 Sandestin, Fla— Spring break was the topic of discussion for more than 25 business owners and vendors attending a meeting at the Hilton Sandestin hosted by Walton...
View ArticleKAYAKS, PADDLE BOARDS AND PADDLE BOAT DONATED TO BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BY WCSO
For Immediate Release February 6th, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla — Found property being held at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office was recently donated to the Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America....
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