Dec 14, 2017
Crestview boy’s kidnapper now gets life for sex crimes
A jury on Thursday found Karl Ronald Menz guilty of sexual battery of a victim under 12 years of age; sexual battery of a victim over 12 years of age but under the age of 18, while in a position of f…
Dec 13, 2017
2 Crestview men accused of sex trafficking
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigation has led to the arrest of two Crestview men in connection with a sex trafficking operation that allegedly prostituted young females, including a juven…
Dec 8, 2017
Attempted kidnapping suspect denied bond
BAKER — Terry Brackney in court Thursday morning faced the suspects who allegedly planned to rob his family and kidnap his daughter.
It was exactly one month since the teens went to the Brackney ho…
Dec 7, 2017
'A valuable tool for us and our citizens’
CRESTVIEW — Not long ago, it would take two or more police officers armed with cameras and measuring tapes an hour or more to map an accident scene.
If traffic were heavy, travel lanes or an entire…
Dec 7, 2017
Residents share concerns, praises, java with police
CRESTVIEW — For some residents, the concern was people biking and walking in their neighborhoods after dark without reflective clothing or flashers.
For others, it was frequent stop-sign violations…
Dec 4, 2017
Sex offender files Crestview change of address
A sexual predator has registered a Crestview address with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Terry Wayne Frazier, 32, now resides at 397 Oakdale Ave. W. in Crestview.
A white male with brown e…
Nov 27, 2017
Cops for Kids program provides over $6K for local children
CRESTVIEW — Officers at the Crestview Police Department know many local families are struggling financially. Financial hardships can especially become evident during the holidays.
The agency’s Cops…
Nov 27, 2017
Crestview police arrest teen on felony vandalism
Police apprehended Jeremiah Nathaniel Haynes-Ashton in Twin Hills Park and charged him with felony criminal mischief with damage greater than $1,000 for the 11:30 p.m. Nov. 21 incident.
Nov 21, 2017
Baker man faces DUI charges
CRESTVIEW — A Baker man was charged with driving under the influence after a multi-vehicle crash 5:10 p.m. Nov. 18 in Crestview.
Tommy W. Guibellot, 53, is charged with crashing a 2017 red Ford pi…
Nov 16, 2017
Crestview Police K9s — essential policing tools
CRESTVIEW — Don’t let the big pointy ears, endearing gaze, soft fur and sometimes playful demeanor fool you. The Crestview Police Department’s three K9s can get serious with just one quick command fr…