Closed-road runners: Drivers bypassing barricades (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Motorists driving around "road closed" barricades face traffic violation fines and could cause further collapses of storm-weakened infrastructure, north county officials say.
Department of Corrections gets 100 on state inspection
The Okaloosa County Department of Corrections recently received 100 percent ratings upon its recent inspections in accordance with Florida Model Jail Standards.
No injuries after train hits stuck truck in Holt
HOLT — County Commissioner Nathan Boyles called it "a bad day to be a Badger" in his constituent newsletter.
OCSO deputy arrested on unlawful sexual activity charge
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested on a felony charge of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
Crestview residents honor law enforcement officers' service, sacrifice
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.
Child pornography suspect takes life in Crestview hotel, lawmen say
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 Police memorial, appreciation event tomorrow
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.
Crestview man injured in ATV accident
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.
Latest road closures and storm updates
TheFlorida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures and restrictions inNorthwest Florida due to heavy rainfall. All airport and seaport facilities are fu…
ARREST REPORT: May 2, 2014
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided the following crime reports for publication.










