Resident arrested on meth trafficking charges after deputy pulls him over
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 police start crowdfunding account for K9 purchase and training
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department has raised more than $12,000 toward its $30,000 K9 goal, according to Officer Sam Kimmons.
ARRESTS: July 25, 2014
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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County school resource officer unit presented statewide Agency of the Year award
The Okaloosa County School Resource Officer Unit is the Florida Association of SRO's Agency of the Year.
Crestview police receive counterfeit money calls, warn local businesses
CRESTVIEW — After receiving several calls from local businesses, the Crestview Police Department warns local businesses to check incoming currency for counterfeit bills.
Almarante Fire District to display new equipment, celebrate 30th anniversary
LAUREL HILL — Almarante Fire District volunteers are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a July 26 open house.
Man gets life sentence on armed robbery charge
William Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, announced today that Michael Tirrell White was convicted on Tuesday after a jury trial on the charges of Principal to Armed Robbery with…
Woman accused of fraud, retail theft
CRESTVIEW — A 27-year-old Crestview woman — charged with attempting to return items she hadn't purchased for refund — has a July 15 court date.
Crestview woman arrested on armed robbery charges
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview woman is in custody without bond after two incidents Thursday night, one at Sonic Drive In, 1850 S. Ferdon Blvd., the other at Eglin Federal Credit Union, 1490 S. Ferdon Blvd.
Sheriff's office K9 teams receive national recognition
The U.S. Police Canine Association is recognizing two Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams for serving in the national Case of the Quarter.












