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ACCIDENTAL FIRE INJURES INMATE; ESCAMBIA INMATE PRAISED FOR QUICK ACTION
For Immediate Release January 22, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A Walton County inmate was severely burned Thursday while trying to start a piece of equipment. At around 8am Thursday morning, Jason...
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INMATES EYE NEW FUTURE IN WELDING
For Immediate Release January 25, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla—Inmates incarcerated at the Walton County Jail are learning a craft that dates back to the middle ages. Eight inmates, including Escambia...
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LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS GRADUATE FROM 40TH FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
For Immediate Release January 26, 2018 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation today of 36 first-line supervisors from the Florida Leadership...
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TURN ‘EM IN TUESDAY
Walton County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information on the location of Cody Lee Tullis, 22. Tullis was featured on our Turn ‘Em In Tuesday campaign back in September of 2017 and arrested...
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WCSO TO HOST MOCK KIDNAPPING EXERCISE
For Immediate Release February 1, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A week from today Walton County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a two-day exercise aimed at evaluating law enforcement’s response to a...
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K9 JESTER JOINS REVAMPED WCSO K9 TEAM
For Immediate Release February 2, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A new K9 has joined the Walton County Sheriff’s Office family and wasted no time making an impact on drug enforcement. K9 Jester, a...
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WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE RESIDENTIAL FIRE IN DEFUNIAK...
February 5, 2018 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—Walton County Fire Rescue respond to a structure fire on Cosson Road in DeFuniak Springs to find a fully engulfed mobile home. Last night at 8:08 PM a 911 call...
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CAR BURGLARS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF UNLOCKED DOORS; FIREARM STOLEN
For Immediate Release February 7, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Suspects burglarize 13 unlocked vehicles early Tuesday morning stealing a computer, camera, cash and a loaded firearm. Investigators with...
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WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE CREWS KNOCK DOWN MASSIVE RESIDENTIAL FIRE IN PONCE...
February 8, 2018 Ponce de Leon, FL—Walton County Fire Rescue knock down a structure fire on Rushing Road in Ponce de Leon to find a two-story home engulfed in flames. Shortly after 5:00 PM Thursday...
View ArticleMOCK CHILD ABDUCTION EXERCISE COMPLETE
For Immediate Release February 9, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla—An exercise aimed at analyzing law enforcement’s response during a child abduction is complete. Walton County Sheriff’s Office hosted a...
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ROAD CLOSURE LIST AS OF 5AM 2/12/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: These roads are closed per Walton County Public Works as of 5am: Barricades in place on Crooked Creek Road – Closed Indian Creek Ranch Road – Closed Red Hill Road – Closed...
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ROAD CLOSURES AS OF 7:30AM 2/12/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Highway 2 at Gus Andrews old Ponds between Brown Road and State Road 331N – Closed White Creek Road area of the 400 block – Closed until Chelco can remove a tree from power line....
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WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE CREWS KNOCK OUT STRUCTURE FIRE IN JUST FOUR MINUTES
February 14, 2018 Freeport, Fla — In minutes, Walton County Fire Rescue firefighters knocked down a structure fire on North Street Tuesday night. At 10:15 pm a 911 call promptly dispatched WCFR to 91...
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES FOLLOWING MONDAY STABBING...
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla—A 26-year-old is behind bars after stabbing his half-brother six times and sending him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. At 6pm Monday Walton County Sheriff’s...
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WCSO HOLDS MEETING WITH BUSINESSES AND PROPERTY MANAGERS TO DISCUSS SPRING...
For Immediate Release February 16, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Spring Break is right around the corner and Friday Walton County Sheriff’s Office met with businesses and property managers to talk...
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FIREARMS, CASH, AND VEHICLE STOLEN; 12 CAR BURGLARIES REPORTED IN SANTA ROSA...
For Immediate Release February 21, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla—Car burglars hit 12 cars on two adjacent streets in Santa Rosa Beach overnight Thursday stealing firearms, wallets, and a vehicle with the...
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WRITTEN SCHOOL THREAT FOUND AT “IN10SITY” MAGNET SCHOOL AT WISE CENTER
For Immediate Release February 22, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A Walton County school was put on temporary restriction following the discovery of a written threat. Just after noon Thursday a student...
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STUDENT ARRESTED AFTER WRITING THREATENING NOTE AT “IN10SITY” MAGNET SCHOOL
For Immediate Release February 22, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A 17-year-old has been arrested after the discovery of a written threat at a Walton County School. Thursday afternoon a student at...
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WCSO HOSTS GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE MAJOR ACTION PLAN
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott visited Tampa, Jacksonville, and DeFuniak Springs to highlight his action plan to make major changes to help keep Florida students safe, including a...
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CVS ROBBERY SUSPECT TRACED TO KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
For Immediate Release March 1, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A man responsible for wiping out a pharmacy’s entire supply of oxycodone during a robbery in Walton County is traced to Knoxville, Tennessee. On...
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