COAST-TO-COAST CRIMINALS IDENTIFIED BY WCSO; EXTRADITED TO WALTON COUNTY
For Immediate Release March 10, 2017 Walton County, Fla— A crime spree that began in Orange County California and ended in Jacksonville, Florida has landed two behind bars after Walton County...
View ArticleWCSO INVESTIGATING SHOOTING; SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
For Immediate Release March 11, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— An argument starting at Burger King in DeFuniak Springs turned violent after the suspect chased the victim and fired shots at her vehicle....
View ArticleCRIME STOPPERS WEEKLY WANTED
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Bryan Matthew Cox– White male, 31 YOA, 6’2”, 110 lbs., Brown hair, Hazel...
View ArticleTURN ‘EM IN TUESDAY – JAMES BATSON
They say money can’t buy happiness. But, it can buy you a boat. But, James doesn’t care. Because he just steals boats. And the trailer they sit on. That’s why James Batson, 48, is our Turn ’em in...
View ArticleATLOW HIT WITH ADDITIONAL CHARGES; SEARCH WARRANT UNCOVERS HEROIN & METH
For Immediate Release March 15, 2017 Walton County, Fla— A search warrant uncovers felony amounts of heroin and methamphetamine packaged for sale following the arrest of a shooting suspect in...
View ArticleCRIME STOPPERS WEEKLY WANTED
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; DeWayne Bargaineer– Black male, 55 YOA, 5’09”, 145 lbs., Black hair, Brown...
View ArticleWCSO SEEKING INFORMATION ON MISSING WOMAN
For Immediate Release March 18, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing DeFuniak Springs woman. On March 16th the mother of Tanya...
View ArticleWCSO SEEKING INFORMATION ON RUNAWAY TEENAGER
For Immediate Release March 20, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old runaway from Miramar Beach. On March 19th Walton County...
View Article23 DAYS MISSING
WCSO SEEKING INFORMATION ON RUNAWAY SANTA ROSA BEACH TEEN For Immediate Release March 22, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A 16-year-old runaway has been missing for 23 days and Walton County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleGUNS, DRUGS FOUND FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP; THREE BEHIND BARS
For Immediate Release March 23, 2017 Liberty, Fla—Two guns are taken out of the hands of felons and drugs are off taken off the street following a traffic stop for a felony warrant in 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; Donald Junior Goike– White male, 61 YOA, 6’01”, 178 lbs., Brown hair,...
View ArticleALABAMA SUBSTITUTE TEACHER; CHAPERONE ARRESTED IN WALTON COUNTY FOR SPRING...
For Immediate Release March 24, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A senior trip ends in the arrest of a substitute teacher out of Montgomery, Alabama following a complaint of a naked female in the roadway...
View ArticleWCSO DEPUTY ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
For Immediate Release March 26, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy has been put on administrative leave following his arrest in Okaloosa County. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleBUS DRIVERS LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH VIOLENT ENCOUNTERS
For Immediate Release March 29, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Typically buses are the ones delivering students to the classroom, but today in Walton County the buses became the classroom. Wednesday a...
View ArticleWCSO 5th ANNUAL “FAMILY FUN” ART CONTEST
For Immediate Release April 1st 2017 Walton County, Fla— April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for some talented young artists to help spread...
View ArticleAPRIL IS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
For Immediate Release April 3, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Every 10 seconds a child abuse report is made. In an effort to help spread awareness for child abuse during the month of April, Walton County...
View ArticleCRIME STOPPERS WEEKLY WANTED
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Francis Marie Johnson– White female, 44 YOA, 5’10”, 116 Lbs., Brown...
View ArticleDISPATCHER KAREN PRATER CALMS SHOOTING VICTIM WHILE HELP IS EN ROUTE
A shooting in Walton County sparks an urgent response to a home miles from the nearest town. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Karen Prater goes to work to calm the victim and get help to their...
View ArticleDISPATCHER BRANDI STEPHENSON HELPS WOMAN WHO GOES INTO LABOR ON THE SIDE OF...
A mother goes into labor while driving on Interstate 10 in Walton County, Florida. Dispatcher Brandi Stevenson takes the call and guides the woman through child birth. In honor of National Public...
View ArticleLITTLE BOY INVITES DEPUTIES TO THANKSGIVING DINNER, DISPATCHER BELINDA FARMER...
A Thanksgiving 911 call makes national news after a little boy does the unexpected. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Belinda Farmer was on the receiving end of the line. In honor of National...
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