POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Four arrested following investigation into $1 million Walton jewelry heist

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — Four individuals have been arrested following an investigation into the alleged theft of over $1 million…

2 years ago

Man allegedly attacks juvenile after road rage incident in Walton: WCSO

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.— An Alabama man is facing child abuse and battery charges after an alleged road rage incident in…

2 years ago

Reckless driving report leads to grand theft, drug charges for Walton man

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A report of a reckless driver has led to the arrest of a Walton County man…

2 years ago

Seven men pinched by Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office in Operation April Fools

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Seven men have been arrested for allegedly seeking minors online for sex, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s…

2 years ago

Heroic FHP Trooper is the national 2023 Trooper of the Year

FLORIDA – Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Master Trooper Toni Schuck has been named the nation’s 2023 Trooper of the Year by…

2 years ago

Department of Corrections names first statewide female services administrator

FLORIDA — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has named corrections department veteran Yolanda Lanier its first statewide female services administrator.…

2 years ago

Brake check: Florida Highway Patrol conducts unannounced inspections

FLORIDA – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) conducted a statewide unannounced brake check operation…

2 years ago

Lawmen reportedly seize multiple firearms, meth in Choctaw Beach

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.— A convicted felon wanted by law enforcement has been arrested after allegedly being found with several firearms…

2 years ago

Niceville police responded to 58 traffic crashes, issued 165 tickets in March

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department responded to 3,626 calls for police assistance during March 2023, the city manager’s office has announced. According to the report,…

2 years ago

Streaming video used by dispatcher, helps stranded boater recover man overboard

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.— A stranded boater received immediate assistance from a dispatcher with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) using…

2 years ago