POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Fort Walton Beach safety checkpoint nets eight suspected impaired drivers, drugs

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The Fort Walton Beach Police Department conducted a multiagency safety checkpoint over the Labor Day weekend, which the agency says resulted in the arrests of multiple drivers.

According to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department (FWBPD), the multiagency effort included the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol.

During the operation, the FWBPD said multiple drivers suspected of DUI were removed from the roadway along with trafficking amounts of narcotics.

During the safety checkpoint operation, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department said multiple drivers suspected of DUI were removed from the roadway along with trafficking amounts of fentanyl. (Fort Walton Beach Police Department)

According to the FWBPD’s statement, 512 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, 71 traffic citations and warnings were issued, 49 vehicles were stopped, there was one weapons violation, eight arrests for suspected DUI, one arrest for alleged fraudulent vehicle registration, and trafficking amounts of fentanyl were reportedly seized.

Niceville.com

Share
Published by
Niceville.com

Recent Posts

Palmetto man allegedly hid income, evaded taxes for over a decade

PALMETTO, Fla. — A Florida man has been arrested and charged with evading tax payments…

17 hours ago

SunPass scam texts hit drivers in Okaloosa, Walton counties

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — Law enforcement agencies here and across Florida are warning drivers about…

2 days ago

Eglin AFB announces night flight operations March 10-12

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Residents near Eglin Air Force Base may hear increased…

2 days ago

Okaloosa STEMM Academy students showcase history at NHD event

VALPARAISO, Fla. — The Okaloosa STEMM Academy recently held a National History Day (NHD) Showcase,…

2 days ago

Niceville voters to decide on two charter amendments in March 11 election

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Residents of the City of Niceville will head to the polls on…

2 days ago

Destin man charged with aggravated battery, accused of using knife

DESTIN, Fla. — A Destin man has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly…

2 days ago