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SEVERAL CARS KEYED AT TERRAMAR APARTMENTS IN SANTA ROSA BEACH
For Immediate Release June 28, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— Multiple vehicles sustain damages after owners find their cars have been keyed at a Santa Rosa Beach apartment complex. From May 11th to June...
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INMATES GET OPPORTUNITY TO PAVE NEW WAY
For Immediate Release June 29, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Inmates incarcerated at the Walton County Jail were given a unique opportunity to plan for their return to the community Friday. Career Source...
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WCSO LAUNCHES MINI-DOCUMENTARY ON RIP CURRENT DANGER
Daughter of father who drowned is featured, shares her story For Immediate Release June 29, 2017 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is undertaking a signature project focused on water safety during the...
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DISPUTE RESOLVED PEACEFULLY AFTER NEARLY 10 HOURS
For Immediate Release June 30, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— One man is in custody following a domestic dispute that lasted nearly 11 hours starting Thursday night. Deputies responded to 10917 US 331...
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WCFR HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
The 4th of July and fireworks go hand-in-hand. Walton County Fire Rescue would like to remind everyone to stay safe while celebrating Independence Day this weekend! Not all fireworks are legal in the...
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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; Mark Robert Fitzgerald– White male, 42 YOA, 6’, 180 lbs., Brown hair,...
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LITTLE LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RING RECOVERED FOLLOWING BURGLARY
For Immediate Release July 6, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A 9-year-old boy just a week away from competing in the Little League World Series in Louisiana will now have his championship ring back thanks...
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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; Juan Pablo Hernandez– Hispanic male, 32 YOA, 6’, 180 lbs., Black hair,...
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MAN GETS 40 YEARS FOR CHILD MOLESTATION, CHILD PORN
OFFICE OF STATE ATTORNEY FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA July 7, 2017 PRESS RELEASE Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, announced today that 27-year old Jason Cody Hughes...
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WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE AND WALTON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER HOST SUMMER OPEN...
For Immediate Release July 7, 2017 Walton County, Fla—On Saturday, July 15th, Walton County Fire Rescue and the Walton County Animal Shelter will host a summer open house to help save lives. WCFR...
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“JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN” FOR CITIZEN ACADEMY GRAD TURNED DEPUTY
For Immediate Release July 10, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—The rays of sun coming through the windows in Sheriff Michael Adkinson’s office were not the only thing beaming as Connor Gunn raised his right...
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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; Leander McCurdy Jr.- Black male, 30 YOA, 5’10, 185 lbs., Black hair, Brown...
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UNDERCOVER CRAIGS LIST AD NABS SANTA ROSA BEACH MAN FOR SOLICITING CHILD FOR SEX
For Immediate Release July 14, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A Craigs list ad for some summer fun lands a 31-year-old in jail for soliciting sex with a minor. On July 10th Brendon Kelly answered an ad...
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WCSO INVESTIGATING DRIVE BY SHOOTING; SWAT TEAM STAGING AT HOME WITH WANTED...
For Immediate Release July 17, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident off Hermitage Road where shots were fired early this morning. At...
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UPDATE: TWO IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING DRIVE BY SHOOTING
For Immediate Release July 17, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Two men are in custody following an investigation into a drive-by shooting in DeFuniak Springs early Monday morning. The Walton County...
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WCSO LAUNCHES CITIZEN SURVEY
For Immediate Release July 19, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office wants to hear from you. In a continuous effort to improve customer service to the citizens and visitors of...
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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; Chad Alford– White male, 41 YOA, 6’04”, 240 lbs., Black hair, Blue eyes....
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WCSO SEEKING INFORMATION FOLLOWING THEFT OF PAXTON BUSINESS
For Immediate Release July 24, 2016 On July 19, 2017 Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft call at Paxton Auto Parts located on U.S. Highway 331 North in Laurel Hill. The victim told...
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“CHRISTMAS IN JULY” DELIVERED TO WCSO
For Immediate Release July 25, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in DeFuniak Springs. Tuesday morning the Walton County...
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CHILD TRANSPORTED AFTER FALLING INTO POOL
For Immediate Release July 26, 2017 Miramar Beach, Fla— At 9:24 am Deputies responded to 1935 Scenic Gulf Drive in reference to a baby that had fallen into a pool. Deputies took over CPR once they...
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