CRESTVIEW —Richard Josiah Hanchett, 24, of Crestview, has been charged with felony battery after a 51-year old man was hospitalized with extensive head injuries following a severe beating May 17.
CRESTVIEW — Motorists driving around "road closed" barricades face traffic violation fines and could cause further collapses of storm-weakened infrastructure, north county officials say.
The Okaloosa County Department of Corrections recently received 100 percent ratings upon its recent inspections in accordance with Florida Model Jail Standards.
CRESTVIEW — As the community prepares to observe National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day next week, members paused Thursday evening to honor officers who reached their End of Watch.
A man wanted on out-of-state warrants for child pornography possession died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound this morning, according to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office spokesperson.
CRESTVIEW — Residents can express just how much they appreciate those who protect and serve during the Crestview Police Department's second annual Law Enforcement Memorial and Appreciation ceremony.
A 47-year-old Crestview man is critically injured after losing control of the Polaris 500 ATV he was driving on Batten Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
