Nov 3, 2016
North Okaloosa's Oct. 10-30 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.
• Melissa Ann Clifto…
Nov 3, 2016
Crestview man arrested on multiple drug charges
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man faces four drug-related felony charges.
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began in September led to the Nov. 2 execution of a search warrant at 4624…
Oct 31, 2016
Crestview Police Department earns accreditation
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department has achieved a milestone its boss eyed four years ago: It has earned the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation’s seal of approval.
Now, Cr…
Oct 28, 2016
Baker woman faces battery charges
SHALIMAR — A Baker woman accused of domestic violence faces battery charges.
Shanna Burnett, 41, of Baker, is accused of punching a 66-year-old in the face and throwing a 64-year-old to the ground,…
Oct 27, 2016
Oak Hill Road re-opens
CRESTVIEW — Oak Hill Road repairs have been completed and the road is open to the public.
Oak Hill Road serves as a connection between Old Bethel Road and Lake Silver Road areas including several r…
Oct 27, 2016
Okaloosa Corrections receives reaccreditation
CRESTVIEW — Upon an extensive review of files, a multiple-day observation of jail operations and numerous focused interviews with staff and inmates, the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission f…
Oct 26, 2016
Holt teen missing
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on a missing Holt teenager.
John Tracy Horak III was last seen around 5 p.m. Oct. 14, according to an OCSO “Missing Person” flyer.…
Oct 25, 2016
Downtown Crestview blaze's origin unknown
CRESTVIEW — The cause of an Oct. 23 Main Street fire is undetermined, according to the Crestview Fire Department.
A CFD unit responded to a call about a trash can fire at 10:56 p.m. Sunday in front…
Oct 21, 2016
Milton man sentenced to 15 ½ years for child porn
PENSACOLA— A Milton man faces 15½ years in prison for receipt and transportation of child pornography, and making a false statement to a federal agent.
Andre M. Straughn, 40, also will serve 10 yea…
Oct 21, 2016
Santa Rosa sheriff eyes across-the-board pay increase
MILTON — More than 100 hours comprise a typical two weeks for Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office deputies who earn $15.17 per hour, according to Sheriff-elect Bob Johnson and other deputies.
Howeve…