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DISPATCHER HEATHER MCCULLERS RACES AGAINST THE CLOCK TO EVACUATE SCHOOL...
A Walton County High School is evacuated following a bomb threat. A suspicious person tells someone on campus the bomb will detonate in 10 minutes. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Heather...
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WCSO & WALTON COUNTY JAIL DONATE OVER 100 COMFORT CASES TO FLORIDA DCF
For Immediate Release April 14, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Each year, thousands of children enter the foster care system with little more than the clothes on their backs. In an effort to provide the...
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DISPATCHER JUSTIN MOCK PROVIDES QUICK ASSISTANCE FOR MAN STABBED MULTIPLE TIMES
Seasoned Walton County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher Justin Mock takes a 911 call in reference to a man who has been stabbed multiple times. As his friends try to save his life, Mock works quickly to get...
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WALTON COUNTY DETENTION LIEUTENANT ARRESTED & FIRED FOLLOWING BATTERY CHARGE
For Immediate Release April 17, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Blizzard has been charged with misdemeanor battery following an incident with an inmate...
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DEPUTY WATCHES OVER CHILD AFTER WOMAN FIRES SHOTS AT REPOSSESSION AGENT
For Immediate Release April 18, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A picture is worth 1,000 words. A photo taken of a deputy on the scene of a shots fired call is no less than heartwarming. Tuesday morning...
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ANONYMOUS DONOR PAYS FOR VETERINARY CARE FOR DOG INJURED ON LIVEPD
For Immediate Release April 18, 2016 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla — An anonymous donor pays for the veterinary care of a dog hit by a reckless driver after Walton County Sheriff’s deputies receive the call...
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WCSO INVESTIGATOR CREATES BOND WITH AUTISTIC CHILD
WCSO INVESTIGATOR CREATES BOND WITH AUTISTIC CHILD We received this email from a mother who’s son recently met Walton County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Eric Welton. “He was so sweet to my son who is...
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TEENS FLEE AFTER CRASHING STOLEN CAR; APPREHENDED BY WCSO
For Immediate Release April 21, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A trio of Okaloosa County teenagers are behind bars after crashing a stolen car. A 911 came in to Walton County Sheriff’s Office...
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WCSO TAKES OVER OPERATIONS FOR WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
For Immediate Release April 25, 2017 Walton County, Fla— At 7 a.m. Wednesday Walton County Sheriff’s Office will assume operational command of Walton County Fire Rescue. On December 13, 2016 at a...
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RUNAWAY JUVENILE STEALS HANDGUN AND CAR; SOUGHT BY WCSO
For Immediate Release April 26, 2017 Walton County, Fla— A runaway teen is being sought by Walton County Sheriff’s Office after stealing a handgun, ammunition, and a car. Brett Tyler Robertson, 16,...
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SCAM ALERT; WCSO ASKS RESIDENTS TO STAY VIGILANT
For Immediate Release April 28, 2017 Walton County, Fla— In the last 48 hours Walton County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls regarding scams. We are asking our residents to be vigilant and...
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WCFR FIREFIGHTERS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP WALTON COUNTY RESIDENT
April 29, 2017 Firefighter/EMT James Whedon and Firefighter/Paramedic Barry Finley help repair a broken pipe, which led to a water leak in a Walton County resident’s home. Yesterday, around 5:30 PM,...
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STORE OWNER FIRES SHOTS AT ARMED SUSPECTS; WCSO SEEKING INFORMATION
For Immediate Release April 30, 2017 Miramar Beach, Fla— Shots are fired inside a Walton County jewelry store after two suspects break into the business armed with a crow bar and a hammer. Deputies...
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WOMAN PRAISES WCSO DEPUTY FOR “TREATING MY MENTALLY ILL BROTHER LIKE A HUMAN...
On April 25th Walton County Sheriff’s Office received an email from the sister of a man dealing with mental illness. “Yesterday a Walton County deputy, Deputy Steve Ellison, came out with EMS to my...
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CRIME STOPPERS WEEKLY WANTED
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeing information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Luis Humberto Aguilar– Hispanic male, 5’2”, 125 lbs., Black hair, Brown...
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WCSO LOOKING TO HIRE JAIL COOK
For Immediate Release May 4th, 2017 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking qualified applicants for a Corrections Cook. This position prepares meals that are served to inmates at the...
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PILLOWCASE CREASES CRACK CASE; JEWELRY STORE BURGLARY SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED
For Immediate Release May 5, 2017 Walton County, Fla– Two men suspected of breaking into a Miramar Beach jewelry store have been identified by Walton County Sheriff’s Office. WCSO along with the U.S....
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COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS LEAD TO THE RESUCITATION OF AN UNCONSCIOUS MAN
For Immediate Release May 6, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Collaborative efforts by a Walton County resident, an off-duty firefighter, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Walton County Fire Rescue,...
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CRIME STOPPERS WEEKLY WANTED
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Jeronimo Ramirez Bailon– Hispanic male, 46 YOA, 5’06”, 170, Black hair,...
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WCSO TO CONDUCT AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN
For Immediate Release May 9, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Over the last 30 days Walton County Sheriff’s Office has seen a rise in in traffic crashes due to distracted driving and the influx of visitors...
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