Crime Archive

SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has begun restructuring due to another budget reduction of $528,000 for the 2012/2013 fiscal year. This latest cut comes on top of a 17 percent or $5.5…

Outside city limits, police patrols throughout northern Okaloosa County’s 450 square miles are handled by sheriff’s deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers.

SHALIMAR, Fla. — A man wanted in Lewis County Kentucky for first-degree rape of a child under 12 years old and first-degree sodomy of a child under 12 years old has been arrested by the Okaloosa Coun…

CRESTVIEW — Police seek a Hispanic male in his mid- to late-20s or early 30s who reportedly carjacked a Lowe’s Home Improvement employee this morning.

DORCAS — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating four burglaries in the Dorcas community east of Crestview.

PENSACOLA — Tax identity theft happens when someone files a tax return using your personal information — like your Social Security number — to get a refund from the IRS.

CRESTVIEW — An annual Bunco fundraiser and luncheon is planned 9:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 701 U.S. Highway 90 E., Crestview.