POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Packages of cocaine wash ashore from Gulf in Walton

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- Three packages of cocaine washed ashore on the beach this week in Walton County, the Walton…

2 years ago

Spring break visitor falls to their death from Destin condo balcony

DESTIN, Fla. – A person has reportedly fallen to their death from a balcony at a Destin condominium. The Okaloosa…

2 years ago

Marijuana is most-seized drug: FHP makes 1,025 felony arrests in 2022

FLORIDA – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) made over 1,000 felony arrests and confiscated over 5,000 pounds of narcotics in 2022,…

2 years ago

Former Naval rescue swimmer accused of trying to drown condo security guard in pool

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – A former Naval rescue swimmer has been charged with attempted murder after an Okaloosa Island condominium…

2 years ago

Escambia man sentenced for abusing roommate’s small dog

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A Pensacola man has been sentenced for beating his roommate’s small dog on several occasions, the Office…

2 years ago

Drones reportedly used to deliver narcotics to prison, former inmate charged

FLORIDA — A former Florida inmate has been arrested for allegedly using drones to traffic narcotics into Correctional facilities. The Florida…

2 years ago

Walton man and his son sentenced to combined 18 years for trafficking cocaine

FLORIDA – Two Walton County men have been sentenced to prison for drug trafficking charges. Kenneth Ingram, 62, of DeFuniak Springs,…

2 years ago

WCSO: Deputy finds cocaine destined for prison facility during traffic stop

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said a traffic stop for an alleged seatbelt violation has led…

2 years ago

Marijuana, stolen handgun reportedly found by Walton deputies during traffic stop

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – More than a half-pound of marijuana and a stolen handgun were reportedly found in a vehicle…

2 years ago

Former Okaloosa man accused of 1999 sexual battery

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said it has arrested a former Okaloosa resident in a 1999…

2 years ago