Jul 15, 2016
OCSO: Stop leaving weapons in unlocked cars
CRESTVIEW — If you keep a gun in your car, lock the doors. That’s the lesson from a string of gun thefts in Okaloosa County.
Since June 26, more than a half-dozen firearms reportedly have been sto…
Jul 15, 2016
Sex offender registers permanent Crestview address
CRESTVIEW — An Okaloosa County sex offender has registered a Crestview address.
Timothy Bodie, 47, has registered 147 E. 3 rd Ave., Crestview as a permanent address. He previously registered 321 C…
Jul 15, 2016
Beware of counterfeit money circulating in Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking retailers to carefully check their money to ensure it’s authentic.
This month, two area retailers reported counterfeit $100 bills passed …
Jul 14, 2016
UPDATE: Crestview teen crashes stolen car into free, according to lawmen
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview teen on Wednesday allegedly crashed a stolen car into a tree near Laurel Hill while trying to elude Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
D’Aaron Chance Taylor, 15, wa…
Jul 14, 2016
Suspect flees, loses control of wheel, gets arrested
LAUREL HILL — A suspect accused of stealing a vehicle is behind bars after attempting to flee lawmen.
The suspect, whose name has not been released, fled today upon seeing law enforcement officers…
Jul 14, 2016
A recap of Okaloosa Sheriff's deputies' busy Fourth of July weekend
CRESTVIEW — While many people were enjoying Fourth of July holiday festivities, first responders, like deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a stream of calls — contending …
Jul 13, 2016
Hurlburt Field employee gets 5 years for child porn charges
A Hurlburt Field employee faces five years in federal prison for receipt, possession and access with intent to view child pornography.
Douglas J. Plate, 53, of Navarre, also must register as a sex…
Jul 12, 2016
Aggravated assault, escape among North Okaloosa arrests
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports from July 5-11.
Demetrius Devar Dawsey, 25, Crestview, probation violation.
Tony Louis Alf…
Jul 12, 2016
Okaloosa Sheriff's Office provides 6 Pokemon Go safety tips
SHALIMAR — “Pokémon Go” fever is sweeping across the globe, but players need to focus on their safety and non-players need to be alert to people roaming around who aren’t always paying attention to t…
Jul 12, 2016
Brotherhood Ride honors Okaloosa deputy, first responders
NAPLES — Okaloosa County Deputy Bill Myers is among six fallen first responders being honored in the Brotherhood Ride 2016.
Participants are more than 30 bicycle riders who will ride 600 miles thr…