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OCSO: Teens break into Destin water park, tracked by drone

Niceville.comApril 19, 2026Updated:April 19, 20261 Min Read
Three juveniles sit handcuffed on a curb at night as Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies stand nearby with a patrol vehicle and flashing lights.
Three juveniles were taken into custody after an alleged burglary at Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park in Destin, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. (Contributed)

DESTIN, Fla. — Three teenage boys are facing burglary charges after allegedly breaking into a local water park late at night, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to an alarm at Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park on Saturday night and encountered multiple individuals on the property.

The individuals reportedly ran when they saw deputies.

The OCSO said deputies quickly secured the area and deployed its Drone Unit to assist in locating the suspects.

Three juveniles, ages 15, 15, and 17, were reportedly located during the search.

Investigators said ice cream was taken from the park, and the burglary is believed to have been recorded on a GoPro camera, possibly for social media content.

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All three teens are being charged with burglary, the OCSO said.

Charges for additional suspects are pending.

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The incident remains under investigation.

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