JEWELRY STORE THIEF SHOT BY STORE OWNER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A suspect who stole more than $80,000 in jewelry from a Miramar Beach business in 2017 will spend a decade behind bars in the Florida...
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FIRE BREAKS OUT IN THREE-STORY HOME IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS; FIREFIGHTERS RUSH TO...
November 23, 2019 DeFuniak Springs, Fla — Firefighters battle a blaze engulfing a three-story home in DeFuniak Springs just before dawn Saturday morning. Around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23rd, a...
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WCSO SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING ABSCONDED SEXUAL PREDATOR
November 25, 2019 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A 35-year-old sexual predator has fled from his DeFuniak Springs address and now the Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating...
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THIRD CLASS OF INMATES GRADUATE WITH HEAVY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE FROM WALTON...
November 26, 2019 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A third class of inmates has successfully completed the Heavy Equipment Operations Course at the Walton County Jail. For the past six weeks, inmates have been...
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TWO DOGS FOUND “EMACIATED” IN “ATROCIOUS” CONDITIONS, ONE DIES; OWNER ARRESTED
November 27, 2019 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— An anonymous tip leads to the discovery of two dogs in grave condition. The owner of the animals has been charged. On November 26th, Walton County Animal Control...
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WCSO AWAITING ASSISTANCE FROM BOMB SQUAD FOLLOWING HOUSE FIRE; ONE PERSON IN...
November 29, 2019 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A suspect in a structure fire is in custody after authorities suspect he ignited a house fire and stole a volunteer firefighter’s vehicle. Just before 10 o’clock...
View ArticleBOMB SQUAD FINDS FAKE C4 FOLLOWING HOUSE FIRE; ONE PERSON ARRESTED
November 29, 2019 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Bomb squad technicians called to the scene of a structure fire determine substances found inside were fake explosives. Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Liberty...
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MAN ARRESTED TWICE IN LESS THAN THREE MONTHS FOR POSSESSION...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2019 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— For the second time in less than three months, a Defuniak Springs man has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Thursday, members...
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$22,400 IN COCAINE CONFISCATED IN WALTON COUNTY; TWO ARRESTED
December 6, 2019 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— More than $22,000 in cocaine is confiscated in Walton County leading to the arrest of a Gulf County man and a Bay County. Rico Addison, 46, of Wewahitchka and...
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INMATE RELEASED TUESDAY WALKS NEARLY SIX MILES TO ATTEND WELDING GRADUATION...
December 11, 2019 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— It’s nearly six miles from the Walton County Courthouse to the Walton County Jail. To drive it takes just minutes. But, to walk it? Look no further than Steven...
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MAN ARRESTED FOR 20 COUNTS OF CHILD PORN; SECOND ARREST IN...
Mug shot of Dean Miller, 77. December 12, 2019 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— An online investigation leads to the discovery of a DeFuniak Springs man downloading child pornography. On Wednesday, December...
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WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RAISES $1390 DURING NO SHAVE NOVEMBER;...
December 12, 2019 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— November got a bit hairy at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. No Shave November ended too early for some. But as we reflect on our yearly effort to grow...
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL BATTERY, METH, POSSESSION OF A...
December 15, 2019 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A 32-year-old DeFuniak Springs man is arrested for sexual battery after Walton County deputies are called to an Okaloosa County Hospital. On December 14, 2019,...
View ArticleNOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A collective bargaining negotiation meeting is to be held on December 18, 2019, starting at 1:00 pm, at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Fire Station 4, Bo Pete Manor Road in...
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FIREFIGHTERS SAVE A FAMILY’S HOME JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 20, 2019 FREEPORT, Fla — Firefighters’ rapid response saves a Walton County family’s home just in time for the holidays. Shortly after noon on Friday, December 20, 2019, a 911 call promptly...
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SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR SENDING EXPLICIT MESSAGES TO...
WALTON COUNTY, Fla—A Walton County school teacher is arrested after soliciting a romantic relationship with a student and sending inappropriate photos via text message. Robert Hartness, 52, was...
View ArticleNOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING/ JANUARY 3RD
Posted on December 31, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A collective bargaining negotiation meeting is scheduled to be held on January 3rd at 1:00 pm, at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office downtown office...
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FIREFIGHTERS KNOCK DOWN FLAMES THREATENING TO CONSUME FAMILY’S HOME ON NEW...
December 31, 2019 MOSSY HEAD, Fla — Walton County firefighters work quickly to knock down flames threatening to consume a family’s home in Mossy Head on New Year’s Eve. At 2:20 AM on Tuesday, December...
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WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAJOR AUDIE ROWELL TO ATTEND FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY
January 2, 2020 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office Major Audie Rowell will be attending one of the toughest challenges of law enforcement officers – the FBI National Academy in...
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WCSO K9 DETECTS METH FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP; BAY COUNTY MAN ARRESTED
January 3, 2020 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office’s newest K-9 assists in the discovery of methamphetamine leading to the arrest of a Bay County man Friday morning. Just after...
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