Crime Archive

CRESTVIEW — A Tuesday night fire partially damaged Crestview’s newest barbecue venue, causing an estimated property loss of $20,000 plus $5,000 in contents.

CRESTVIEW — Waiters in blue will tote drinks and meals rather than guns and citation books Saturday when Crestview Police officers take over serving duties at the Crestview Beef ‘O’ Brady’s.

LAUREL HILL — Almarante Fire District Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Jaycocks says his new turnout gear is a much needed upgrade.

CRESTVIEW — Phillip Michael Hess has been designated a sexual predator and sentenced to the Department of Corrections to serve two consecutive life sentences without possibility of parole, William Ed…

CRESTVIEW — A 35-year-old Valparaiso woman — charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon — will appear in court Aug. 5.

CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man stopped by a deputy for driving 75 miles an hour in a 55 mph zone in Baker ended up with more than a traffic ticket.

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department has raised more than $12,000 toward its $30,000 K9 goal, according to Officer Sam Kimmons.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided the following crime reports for publication:
July 5
•Zachary Kyle Silva, 19, Baker: sexual battery.
July 10
Dearly Ona, 29, Crestview: battery.
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The Okaloosa County School Resource Officer Unit is the Florida Association of SRO's Agency of the Year.

CRESTVIEW — After receiving several calls from local businesses, the Crestview Police Department warns local businesses to check incoming currency for counterfeit bills.