Crime Archive

SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a phone scam involving a man claiming to be a sheriff's office lieutenant.

BAKER — A 33-year-old is charged with possession of a short-barreled shotgun after barricading himself in a camper with a gun Sunday afternoon, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reported.

A Laurel Hill man is charged with making a threat to throw, project, place or discharge a destructive device in connection with a Monday bomb threat at Paxton School.

CRESTVIEW — A couple who allegedly kidnapped a 3-year-old boy may be found at campgrounds, Crestview police said.

CRESTVIEW — Facing internal investigation findings that he violated eight laws and nine city or Police Department policies, Maj. Ken Bundrick submitted his resignation Thursday.

The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provided the following crime reports for publication.

Two Crestview residents have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 35-year-old man, according to the Crestview Police Department.

CRESTVIEW — The First Judicial Circuit Law Enforcement Association has donated $750 to purchase computer and educational equipment for at-risk clients living in the Children in Crisis Neighborhood.

CRESTVIEW – Crestview police say they are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old man.

CRESTVIEW — Police believe that a couple accused of kidnapping a 3-year-old autistic boy executed a well-thought-out plan.