Nov 16, 2012
CPD on road to accreditation
CRESTVIEW — What he calls his “observation and evaluation phase” almost complete, Police Chief Tony Taylor, who took office in October, is preparing to implement procedural and structural changes he …
Nov 16, 2012
Laurel Hill council urges retailers to discontinue flavored tobacco sales
LAUREL HILL — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution that urges local retailers to cease flavored tobacco sales following two students’ presentation on the issue.
Nov 15, 2012
Baker teacher investigated for alleged sexual harassment
BAKER — A Baker School math teacher has been placed on administrative leave while school district officials investigate a student’s accusation of sexual harassment.
Nov 14, 2012
Crestview police seek missing teen
The Crestview Police Department is looking for 17-year-old Kyle Anthony Scott, a missing juvenile who may be in danger.
Nov 8, 2012
Rape suspect arrested; meth lab and handgun found at site
CRESTVIEW — A 29-year-old man wanted for a rape in September was arrested Tuesday night in a mobile home used as a meth lab, the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force has announced.
Nov 7, 2012
'Jamaican sheriff' attempts to use sheriff's office for scam
FORT WALTON BEACH — A recent scam has attempted to use resources from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Nov 7, 2012
Jail employee finds 10 yellow pills in man's wallet
CRESTVIEW – A man being booked into the Okaloosa County Jail on a battery charge was caught with pills in his wallet and now faces two additional charges.
Nov 7, 2012
Laurel Hill residents hold fugitive at gunpoint until deputies arrive
CRESTVIEW — A Nov. 6 search for a man who ran while deputies were investigating a suspicious activity call ended when two Laurel Hill residents located him hiding inside their pickup truck and held h…
Nov 6, 2012
Crestview man arrested after shooting into home
CRESTVIEW — A 33-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after officers were called to a disturbance call involving shots being fired into a home.
Nov 5, 2012
More details emerge on county Christmas party (DOCUMENTS)
FORT WALTON BEACH Okaloosa County Administrator Jim Curry says he welcomes scrutiny of county spending as local and state authorities investigate the Mark Bellinger financial scandal.