POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Okaloosa man faces charges after wild chase ends in property damage: OCSO

MARY ESTHER, Fla. – A man from Mary Esther is facing several charges after he allegedly drove through a yard…

2 years ago

Woman allegedly poses as CNA at Crestview healthcare facility using stolen identity

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- A Pensacola woman faces numerous charges after being arrested and accused of posing as a certified nursing…

2 years ago

Fort Walton Beach man allegedly strikes detective with vehicle while fleeing

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.— A man from Fort Walton Beach faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon…

2 years ago

Tragic incident unfolds as Crestview man arrested for alleged murder of ex-wife

CRESTVIEW, Fla. – A Crestview man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his ex-wife, said the…

2 years ago

Okaloosa senior citizen found guilty, facing up to 40 years for child pornography

CRESTVIEW, Fla. – A federal jury found a man from Crestview guilty of child pornography offenses. Harold Lavern Benedict, 73, a…

2 years ago

Teen charged after stolen car crashes into Crestview business starting fire

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- The driver of a car reported stolen in Destin crashed into a building in Crestview after fleeing…

2 years ago

DeFuniak Springs man facing multiple felony charges after alleged shooting incident

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A DeFuniak Springs man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting into a neighbor’s home…

2 years ago

Man walking in street wearing a bulletproof vest is charged with dealing MDMA

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A Fort Walton Beach man who was seen walking while wearing a bulletproof vest and…

2 years ago

Fort Walton Beach woman accused of leaving baby in running vehicle

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – A Fort Walton Beach woman has been charged for allegedly leaving an infant in a…

2 years ago

Manhunt ends with arrest of Fort Walton Beach man for battery, domestic violence

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said it tracked down and arrested a wanted Fort…

2 years ago