police blotter

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

Walton pursuit involves multiple agencies, ends in Alabama with arrest

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- A Walton County Sheriff's Deputy was on patrol Friday night in an unmarked vehicle near Richardson…

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

Niceville police release names of shooting victims

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Niceville Police Department (NPD) has identified the two men who died, and the man reportedly injured…

3 years ago

Walton man arrested for attempted first-degree homicide

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Walton County man wanted on an active warrant for attempted first-degree homicide by the Okaloosa…

3 years ago

Former Niceville High student arrested for possessing gun on school grounds

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) today arrested a former Niceville High School student found to have…

3 years ago

Eric Swain named Okaloosa’s Deputy of the Year

SHALIMAR, Fla. -- Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Swain has been named the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) 2021 Deputy…

3 years ago

Murder suspect captured

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – A Crestview man wanted in connection with a Fort Walton Beach homicide is now in…

3 years ago

Operation Peek-a-Boo nets adults soliciting minors for sex

SHALIMAR, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of 10 men who reportedly solicited undercover agents…

3 years ago

Suspect in brutal homicide indicted by grand jury

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- Ginger Bowden Madden, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, has announced that Storm Royal Thayer…

3 years ago

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office introduces smartphone app

SHALIMAR, Fla. -- Sheriff Eric Aden has announced the release of a smartphone application for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.…

3 years ago

Babysitter arrested after toddler goes missing, crosses highway

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. -- Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Seacrest Dental Complex in Santa Rosa Beach on Thursday…

3 years ago

Arson suspected in Choctaw Beach house fire

CHOCTAW BEACH, Fla. -- The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Office in the investigation of…

3 years ago

Destin traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges

DESTIN, Fla. -- A traffic stop on a car speeding across Marler Bridge in Destin led to the arrests of…

3 years ago

Hotel worker facing termination, fires handgun inside the hotel

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla — A Crestview woman is charged with firing a gun inside a Walton County hotel after business…

3 years ago

Mossy Head man arrested in DeFuniak Springs road rage shooting

MOSSY HEAD, Fla. -- A Mossy Head man has been arrested following a road rage incident that led to shots…

3 years ago

Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office seeking three murder suspects

SHALIMAR, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is working to track down three murder suspects in two separate homicide…

3 years ago

Suspect arrested in mistaken identity shooting that left woman paralyzed

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla.— The fourth suspect wanted in connection to a shooting that left a DeFuniak Springs mother paralyzed is…

3 years ago

Sheriff presents OCSO Life Saving Award for heroic actions

SHALIMAR, Fla. -- Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Captain Todd Watkins and Corporal Kristen Genrich both have been awarded the OCSO…

3 years ago

Niceville Chief of Police IDs shooting victim, gives update

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Niceville Chief of Police David Popwell told reporters Monday that police soon will be talking with two…

3 years ago