Close Menu
  • Home
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • THINGS TO DO
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • Contact
Facebook
Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Niceville.com
Niceville.com
Home»CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY»Okaloosa woman accused of intentionally driving against traffic on Highway 98
CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY

Okaloosa woman accused of intentionally driving against traffic on Highway 98

Niceville.comFebruary 22, 20232 Mins Read
Crash scene on Highway 98 with firefighters near damaged vehicle.
An Okaloosa County woman is accused of purposely driving against traffic on U.S. Highway 98 and hitting another vehicle, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced. (Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office)

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — An Okaloosa County woman is accused of purposely driving against traffic on U.S. Highway 98 and hitting another vehicle, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced.

Advertisement

Niceville.com Community Partner

According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), Anessia Jines, 20, of Baker, has been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly intentionally driving westbound in the eastbound lanes on Highway 98 near Hurlburt Field.

Multiple witnesses reportedly told the OCSO that Jines was traveling at a high rate of speed in her Nissan Sentra and appeared to deliberately swerve to try to collide with oncoming traffic around 1 p.m. on Saturday, the OCSO said.

Jines reportedly hit a 71-year-old woman driving a Toyota, who suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries, the OCSO said.

An off-duty OCSO deputy at the scene said he tried to detain Jines as she attempted to walk away. He said  Jines asked, “Why are you touching me?” The deputy said he replied, “because you could have killed someone.”

He said Jines said she didn’t care. It was “their bad,” the OCSO said.

Jines reportedly refused to walk to the patrol car.

She is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and resisting an officer.

Jines was not injured in the crash, the OCSO said.

Advertisement
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida

Niceville.com Community Partner

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleLife after prison is filled with pitfalls for former prisoners
Next Article Chamber recognizes businesses, individuals at annual awards ceremony

Related Posts

FDOT traffic advisory illustration, Northwest Florida

Roadwork, paving, and bridge work to affect Okaloosa, Walton

October 11, 2025
Walton County Sheriff’s Office emblem on the side of a patrol vehicle.

DeFuniak Springs man admits firing shots, arrested by Walton deputies

October 10, 2025
Deputy Jacob “Kyle” Behrens receives the Life Saving Award from Sheriff Eric Aden.

Walmart parking lot crisis leads to Life Saving Award for OCSO deputy

October 10, 2025
Advertisement
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida

Niceville.com Community Partner

Categories
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • IT'S GEEK TO ME
  • LARRY WILLIAMS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • MARKETPLACE NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • OUTDOORS
  • ROADS / TRANSPORTATION
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • THINGS TO DO
Advertisement
Eglin Federal Credit Union auto loan ad with family and open road theme.

Niceville.com Community Partner

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
  • EGLIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
  • EYEWEAR UNLIMITED
  • HAIR EXPRESS
  • MIDBAY VETERINARY HOSPITAL
  • NICEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
  • NICEVILLE INSURANCE AGENCY
  • RUCKEL PROPERTIES, INC.
  • THE WHARF 850
Advertisement
Eglin Federal Credit Union auto loan ad with family and open road theme.

Niceville.com Community Partner

Categories
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • IT'S GEEK TO ME
  • LARRY WILLIAMS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • MARKETPLACE NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • OUTDOORS
  • ROADS / TRANSPORTATION
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • THINGS TO DO
Advertisement
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida

Niceville.com Community Partner

Advertisement
Deer Moss Creek® advertisement by Ruckel Properties, Inc. promoting available homes and lots.

Niceville.com Community Partner

ABOUT NICEVILLE.COM

PRIVACY POLICY

TERMS OF SERVICE

© 2025 Niceville.com. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.