police

Rotary Club of Niceville-Valparaiso presents first responder awards

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The Rotary Club of Niceville-Valparaiso recently presented its annual first responder awards recognizing the top local police…

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

Police: Man arrested for attempting to rob bank, and successfully robbing another

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- The Fort Walton Beach Police Department (FWBPD) has arrested James M. Connolly for attempted armed…

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

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

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Crestview school crossing guard snatches student out of path of motorist [VIDEO]

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A quick-acting crossing guard in Crestview snatched a student out of harm’s way Wednesday morning when a…

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

Driver flees traffic stop, South Walton High put on high alert

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has established a perimeter north of Highway 98 between Old…

3 years ago

License plate reader alerts Niceville police to stolen vehicle

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Niceville Police Department yesterday reported it was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the city by…

3 years ago

FHP seeks hit-and-run driver who reportedly struck teen in Crestview

CRESTVIEW — The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a car that…

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

Dept. of Highway Safety, FHP launch “Never Drive Impaired” campaign

FLORIDA – Impairment is no illusion, especially when you’re behind the wheel. Driving impaired has real consequences that negatively impact thousands of Floridians…

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

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

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.…

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…

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