Search for Missing/Runaway Juvenile
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Logan Thomas Murphy, 17, of Santa Rosa Beach. Murphy was last seen at his home wearing a red Ohio State hoodie, blue jeans and black Van’s shoes....
View ArticleWALTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT URGES CAUTION DUE TO IMPENDING WINTER...
BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE RAIN, SLEET, ICE, SNOW DeFuniak Springs…Walton County expects to receive moisture and precipitation that may continue through Wednesday evening, January 29th. During this time,...
View ArticleFrom Walton County Emergency Management
Walton County Extreme Weather Update Due to the current winter storm, the following conditions exist: 1. State Road 83 (U.S. 331), Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge/Clyde B. Wells Bridge closed to all traffic....
View ArticleWCSO Encourages Citizens to Stay Home and Stay Safe
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to play it safe and stay home. Hazardous weather conditions continue to effect roads and bridges. At this time the Clyde B Wells Bridge (331) is...
View ArticleWalton County Emergency Management Forecast Weather for Next 12 hours –...
*HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ THURSDAY. * TEMP.MID TO UPPER TEENS INLAND & LWR 20S NEAR THE COAST. * IMPACTS.ICY ROADS WILL REMAIN ICED OVER THROUGH THE NIGHT....
View ArticleDOT Road Advisory Update – Number 15
Interstate 10, All Bridges Open Across Northwest Florida Chipley – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has officially opened Interstate 10 from Escambia County to Jefferson County as well...
View ArticleWCSO to Host Teen Driver Challenge
Did you know that teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash as other drivers? The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the safety of our young drivers and is...
View ArticleWCSO Arrest Suspect for Burglary and Attempted Motorcycle Theft
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 8:15 last night (Thursday) that a male suspect attempted to steal a motorcycle from the victim’s shed located at 953 E County Highway 147,...
View ArticlePoisoned 4 Month Old, Life-Flighted to Sacred Heart in Pensacola
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Children Families responded to a Freeport home early this morning in reference to a four month old male having breathing problems. The baby was...
View ArticleSex Offender William L Maxie SR Address Notification
Maxie was adjudicated on 02/21/2013 for unlawful sexual activity with certain minors 16/17 years old in Walton County, FL. Maxie’s new address is: 412 Osage Drive, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433. Maxie is...
View ArticlePoisoned 4 Month Old Update
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation of the poisoning of a 4 month old little boy from Freeport, FL. The latest information on the child is he is still in stable...
View ArticleCheck Fraud Awareness
On February 5, 2014 the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Fraud call. The victim advised checks were written on his business account that he did not authorize. The checks had been...
View ArticleCuring Type 1 Diabetes
Please join Sheriff Mike Adkinson and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in taking steps to help treat, cure and prevent type 1 diabetes. Sheriff Adkinson is the 2014 Community Leader Walk Chairman...
View ArticlePoisoned 4 Month Old Update #2
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the poisoning of a 4 month old little boy from Freeport, FL. At this time, the investigation shows the nasal spray was given to...
View ArticleSex Offender Troy C Gavin Address Notification
Gavin was adjudicated on 04/20/2005 for kidnapping and sexual battery in Walton County, FL. Gavin’s new address is: 1631 Co Hwy 181c, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455. Gavin is a 44 year old white male, with...
View ArticleWCSO Arrests 4 for Battery of a 19 Year Old
Around 1:47 am on February 8th, deputies responded to a suspicious person call and made contact with two individuals who stated they were at a party located at 10213 County Highway 3280, Ponce De Leon,...
View ArticleWCSO Looking For Missing Juvenile
The WCSO is currently searching for 12 year old Moses Underwood. Underwood left home upset and ran into the woods near his home on Michaelmas Circle (near Co Hwy 1087), Defuniak Springs around 4:45 pm...
View Article2014 WCSO Spring Safety Tips
Spring Break is fast approaching and many students are preparing to travel to Walton County to enjoy our beautiful beaches. The WCSO has a few tips for spring break safety. Be Smart. Students are not...
View ArticleWCSO Arrests 5th Suspect for Battery of a 19 Year Old
A fifth arrest has been made in connection to the battery of William Hallman, 19, of Freeport. Justin L Ward, 23, of 215 BMW Road, Bruce, was arrested yesterday (Wednesday) for battery and robbery....
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