Dec 11, 2016
Crestview police's new IT system has 'lots of potential'
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department’s new computer system’s capabilities outshine the agency’s previous technology to such an extent that even the agency’s new critical systems manager is som…
Dec 9, 2016
Crestview Cops Chorale sets children's benefit
CRESTVIEW — If several police cars swoop into a neighborhood with lights flashing and sirens wailing, it might be cause for consternation. But if it happens Dec. 19, 20, 21 or 22, chances are good it…
Dec 2, 2016
Crestview man indicted in nightclub murder
CRESTVIEW — An Okaloosa County grand jury has indicted Jordan Christopher Reeves for first-degree murder in Timothy Stocker Jr.’s death.
In the early morning hours of Aug. 9, 2015, Reeves and Stock…
Nov 29, 2016
Crestview policemen qualify in firearm proficiency, seeks shooting range
CRESTVIEW — The state of Florida requires law enforcement officers to qualify with their handguns at least every two years. The Crestview Police Department’s requirements are rather more stringent.
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Nov 29, 2016
‘We want them to believe’
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our Celebrate Community series. Each week, we feature nonprofit organizations improving North Okaloosa residents’ quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — Belief Foundation…
Nov 28, 2016
Little League coach faces charges of manufacturing child porn
DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A Little League coach arrested in September on charges of child pornography and soliciting parents for sex with their children is now facing additional felony charges including…
Nov 28, 2016
Suspect sought in convenience store burglary
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a criminal suspect.
“The individual is a suspect involved in a burglary that occurred at 87 Depot (202 W. Ja…
Nov 23, 2016
North Okaloosa's Nov. 14-20 arrests
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports.
Defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
•Michelle Diane Coleman, 42, Crestview, contempt of …
Nov 23, 2016
Crestview Police Department shares 9 holiday safety tips
CRESTVIEW — Giving Christmas gifts to thieves is easy: Just leave valuable items in plain view on a car’s back seat.
To make it even easier, leave the car unlocked.
And if you want to be really c…
Nov 23, 2016
3 ways to prevent Crestview's car burglary problem
CRESTVIEW — An increase in car burglaries has led to a new means of deterring area crime.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office stated in a Nov. 21 Facebook post, "Someone's responsible for a rash o…