okaloosa county sheriff’s office

Spring break: Okaloosa, Walton lawmen showing no tolerance for underage drinkers

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – With spring break activity entering its third week in Okaloosa and Walton counties, the Okaloosa County…

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Teen wanted on pot charges arrested, charged with possession of cocaine

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- A 17-year-old Defuniak Springs resident with an active felony warrant by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO)…

3 years ago

Man in custody after allegedly shooting at victims and a five-hour standoff

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. –  Following a five-hour standoff early this morning in Fort Walton Beach, the Fort Walton Beach…

3 years ago

Cold Case Focus: The 2002 hit-and-run death of Shelly Meadors

DESTIN, Fla. – The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) continues to seek information in the 2002 hit-and-run death of Shelly…

3 years ago

Search warrant leads to drug charges in Destin

DESTIN, Fla. – Two Destin residents were taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant this morning by the…

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Crestview woman charged with possession of methamphetamine, intent to distribute

DESTIN, Fla. – A Crestview woman is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute after a traffic stop…

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Christine Cooper is OCSO 2021 Administrative Employee of the Year

SHALIMAR, Fla. -- Christine Cooper, 9-1-1 coordinator for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is the OCSO 2021 Administrative Employee…

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Jade Prokop is the Sheriff’s Office 2021 Communications Officer of the Year

SHALIMAR, Fla. – Jade Prokop has been named the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office 2021 Communications Officer of the Year. In…

3 years ago

Deputies receive commendations for helping save choking child

SHALIMAR, Fla. -- Two Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) deputies who were part of a team effort to save the…

3 years ago

Third suspect arrested in connection with 2021 shooting death

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- The third and final suspect in a February 2021 shooting death near Fort Walton Beach turned himself…

3 years ago

Meet Sheriff Eric Aden and K9 Beau in Niceville

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden is coming to town and he is inviting the Niceville community to…

3 years ago

Argument in Niceville leads to domestic violence charge

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- A domestic violence victim says an argument turned violent at a home on Pine Street near Niceville…

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Crestview home invasion suspect arrested, charged

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- A suspect in a home invasion robbery near Crestview is now behind bars after an Okaloosa County…

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Deputy Heather Rominger named Sheriff’s Office Outstanding Performer

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Deputy Heather Rominger is the Administration Bureau Sworn Outstanding Performer of the Year for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s…

3 years ago

Meet Deputy Chad Biernacki, OCSO Sworn Outstanding Performer of the Year

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Deputy Chad Biernacki, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Sworn Outstanding Performer of the Year, demonstrated…

3 years ago

Deputies recognized for actions following fatal shooting

DESTIN, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has recognized three deputies for their actions following a fatal shooting…

3 years ago

Here’s why Deputy Tori Mason is SRO of the Year

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Partnering with the Okaloosa County School District, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has one of the top-performing…

3 years ago

Sheriff’s Office to hold cyber safety presentation for parents

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Mark your calendars for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office cyber safety presentation on March 9,…

3 years ago

Sheriff’s Office uses infrared drone to make arrest

CRESTVIEW, Fla. – The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has used an infrared drone to assist the Crestview Police Department in…

3 years ago

Mike Hogan is 2021 OCSO Investigator of the Year

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. –Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Mike Hogan has been named the 2021 OCSO Investigator of the Year.…

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