Crime Archive

The Florida Association of Counties presented its 2014 County Partner Award to Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley.

The Okaloosa County Corrections Department's new video visitation system provides a safer, more efficient way to visit inmates, a county spokesperson said.

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.

A Crestview woman is charged with attempted murder following a Saturday night fight, Crestview police reported.

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.

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.

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

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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