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Argument leads to gunfire, arrest: Crestview Police Department

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- A Crestview man has been arrested after officers with the Crestview Police Department responded to multiple calls…

2 years ago

Fort Walton Beach teen accused of making threats online while displaying weapon

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A 17-year-old Fort Walton Beach resident allegedly seen on a video with a weapon and…

2 years ago

Fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine reportedly found in Mary Esther man’s car

MARY ESTHER, Fla. – A Mary Esther man has been charged with trafficking in narcotics after investigators with the Okaloosa…

2 years ago

Sheriff’s Office identifies alleged Destin gunman killed by deputies

DESTIN, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said it has identified the man shot and killed after he allegedly…

2 years ago

Traffic stop, alleged stolen handgun lands Freeport man in jail

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- A Freeport man is facing a charge of dealing in stolen property after the Walton County…

2 years ago

Crestview man charged with trafficking in fentanyl, meth

CRESTVIEW, Fla. – A Crestview man is accused of trafficking narcotics following a search of his home by the Okaloosa…

2 years ago

Domestic violence incident turns deadly in Destin

DESTIN, Fla. -- An apparent domestic violence incident in Destin turned deadly Wednesday after a man, who was reportedly armed…

2 years ago

Niceville police arrest 19, write 106 traffic tickets in August: report

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department responded to 3,207 calls for police assistance during August 2022, the city manager’s office has announced. According to the report,…

2 years ago

Choctaw High student allegedly brandishes pocketknife, threatens classmate

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A student at Choctawhatchee High School reportedly threatened a classmate with a pocketknife, the Okaloosa…

2 years ago

Spike strips stop fleeing pickup pulling trailer in north Okaloosa: OCSO

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – A Crestview man is facing charges after he allegedly fled from deputies during an attempted traffic…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Fort Walton Beach police search home, arrest two

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Two individuals from Fort Walton Beach have been arrested by the Fort Walton Beach Department…

3 years ago

Walton couple allegedly buys swimming pool using elderly victim’s debit card

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.— A Walton County couple have been arrested for allegedly stealing money, and the personal identification of a…

3 years ago

Hit-and-run suspect reportedly arms himself, takes refuge in Freeport home

FREEPORT, Fla. — A hit-and-run suspect who reportedly left the scene and took refuge in a home in Freeport armed…

3 years ago

OCSO: Crestview woman flees during traffic stop, son struggles with deputy

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- A Crestview-area woman fled from an attempted traffic stop and her son struggled with a deputy attempting…

3 years ago

Crestview man accused of threatening girlfriend’s life, hijacking Facebook account

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- A Crestview area man is alleged to have threatened the life of his girlfriend and accessed her…

3 years ago

Sheriff’s Office seeking information on Fort Walton convenience store robbery

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that reportedly happened Sunday at a…

3 years ago

Niceville police investigating fatal traffic crash

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The Niceville Police Department is investigating a traffic crash that resulted in the death of the driver…

3 years ago

Niceville police log for July: 41 arrests, 44 vehicles involved in crashes

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department responded to 3,243 calls for police assistance during July 2022, the city manager’s office has announced. According to the report,…

3 years ago

Florida man arrested following Internet Crimes cybertip: FDLE

NAPLES, Fla. – Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) have arrested a Naples man for possession of…

3 years ago