Jan 31, 2017
Okaloosa Sheriff's employee is the 2016 Investigator of the Year
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has selected its 2016 Investigator of the Year.
OCSO Investigator Michael Evans has served with distinction since 2008 and has excelled since his pr…
Jan 30, 2017
North Okaloosa Jan. 18-24 arrests
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports.
Defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
• Christopher Lynn Q…
Jan 30, 2017
Okaloosa Sheriff's office names Deputy of the Year
SHALIMAR, Florida —Since joining the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in April 2014, Deputy Jose Pereira has epitomized a strong, proactive work ethic and a desire to constantly enhance his knowledge…
Jan 27, 2017
New dispatchers provide vital link
CRESTVIEW — Four new dispatchers joined the Crestview Police Department Thursday morning upon being sworn into office by Mayor David Cadle.
After completing 40 hours of classroom instruction and 20…
Jan 27, 2017
(revised) New dispatchers provide vital link
CRESTVIEW — Four new dispatchers joined the Crestview Police Department Thursday morning upon being sworn into office by Mayor David Cadle.
After completing 40 hours of classroom instruction and 2…
Jan 27, 2017
Crestview Police issue scam warning
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department is warning residents about the "can you hear me?" scam, following reports from the Better Business Bureau and major news networks.
"Answering in the affi…
Jan 27, 2017
Crestview Police hopefuls test skills
CRESTVIEW — Running, jumping walls and hurdles, crawling under piping and dragging a 150-pound dummy are all part of the Crestview Police Department’s obstacle course for applicants. Participants mus…
Jan 25, 2017
Police shortages: Where does CPD stand?
The question
Police agencies are experiencing declines in recruit numbers across the country. Some cities are seeing a 90 percent drop in applicants according to an ABC News study published in July…
Jan 23, 2017
CHELCO issues scam alert
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative asks its customers to beware of scammers posing as utility companies in Walton and Okaloosa counties.
Scammers reportedly have called member…
Jan 23, 2017
North Okaloosa's Jan. 10-17 arrests
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports from Jan. 10-17.
Defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
• Kenneth Adam G…