PRACTICAL MONEY: Identity thieves target kids as well as adults
I'm sorry to report that child identity fraud is alive and well in 2014. If anything, the problem may be worsening as identity thieves devise new methods to steal – and use – children's personal info…
ARRESTS: Aug. 13, 2014
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided the following crime reports for publication:
Crestview man charged with robbing couple after car ride
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has charged a Crestview man with armed robbery and violation of probation after he allegedly robbed a couple at knifepoint Tuesday night.
IRS scams reported in Okaloosa
An IRS scam is circulating in Okaloosa County. The con-artist calls or emails someone saying they owe money to the IRS and gives them directions on paying by getting a "Green Dot Card." The con-artis…
Car burglaries up in Okaloosa
Second-quarter car burglaries in Okaloosa County are up 28 percent over the same timeframe last year, and more than two-dozen firearms have been stolen during those crimes.
Alabama woman uses estate to donate $5,600 to K-9s for Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The K-9s for Crestview campaign fund is $5,678.55 closer to its $30,000 goal, and it's thanks to an unexpected source.
Gulf Power customers encouraged to remain alert for telephone scams
Area businesses and residential customers have reported receiving calls from someone claiming to represent Gulf Power Company and demanding payment or their electric service will be cut off.
CHELCO members report scams
Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative has received reports that businesses and people in its service area are receiving calls threatening disconnection for non-payment of utility bills.
2 Milton men charged with Crestview murder
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has charged two suspects in connection with the 1998 homicide of Jewel Summerlin Melvin.
Weekend fundraisers, $5,000 donation take K-9s fund over $20K
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department is two thirds of the way to its $30,000 goal needed to acquire and train two police dogs to reconstitute its K-9 unit.












