POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Crestview man’s alleged attempted getaway foiled by drone

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – A Crestview man who allegedly fled from deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) was…

2 years ago

Suspect in Walton armed robbery arrested in Mississippi

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- A suspect in an armed robbery that reportedly took place in Walton County has been arrested…

2 years ago

Fort Walton Beach business defrauded by phone scammer: FWBPD

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – A business in Fort Walton Beach was defrauded of more than $1,500, reportedly after an…

2 years ago

Fulford is Niceville Police Officer of the Year: Rotary presents first responder awards

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Rotary Club of Niceville-Valparaiso has presented its annual first responder awards recognizing local police officers, firefighters, and emergency…

2 years ago

Walton man shoots off finger, arrested on weapons charges

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A Walton County man has been arrested on weapons charges after he unintentionally shot himself in…

2 years ago

Okaloosa man reportedly runs from deputies, tracked down by K-9s

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Multiple law enforcement agencies came together to track down an Okaloosa County man who reportedly ran…

2 years ago

Niceville police officer receives lifesaving award

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Niceville Police Officer Chadley Moore has received a department lifesaving award for his actions during a recent…

2 years ago

Okaloosa convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for possessing firearm

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – An Okaloosa County man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for a firearm offense.…

2 years ago

Mary Esther man arrested, charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

MARY ESTHER, Fla. – A Mary Esther man has been arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material, the…

2 years ago

Officers reportedly dragged by vehicle during traffic stop in Fort Walton Beach

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – A traffic stop by officers with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department (FWBPD) allegedly resulted…

2 years ago