Mar 24, 2016
DeFuniak man accused of exploiting Baker senior citizen
BAKER — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office charged a DeFuniak Springs man with elderly exploitation and grand theft for keeping money for a landscaping job he never performed, and using the cash fo…
Mar 24, 2016
Florida Sheriffs Taskforce 2016 Sexual Predator Operation results
TALLAHASSEE — Today the Florida Sheriffs Association Task Force released the results of Operation Predator, a strategic initiative that verified current locations and criminal backgrounds of the over…
Mar 22, 2016
Crestview burrito, fork fight ends in felony charges
A Crestview couple is in jail following a fight that started with a burrito, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Hare Str…
Mar 21, 2016
Northwest Florida: Beware of this latest IRS scam
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida received several calls March 21 from Pensacola area residents that they are receiving calls from people posing as the IRS.
The ca…
Mar 21, 2016
Okaloosa sheriff's office schedules next DUI checkpoint
DESTIN — The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office will conduct a DUI checkpoint 9-11 p.m. March 26 at 726 Legion Drive in Destin.
Deputies will check drivers for signs of intoxication and impairment as…
Mar 18, 2016
5 Okaloosa and Walton County traffic changes to expect
CRESTVIEW — Drivers will encounter traffic restrictions on these state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews perform construction activities:
Okaloosa County:
●Interstate 10 at mile mark…
Mar 17, 2016
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office seeks public comments for accreditation
SHALIMAR — A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation will arrive April 26 to examine all aspects of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office’s policies and procedu…
Mar 17, 2016
Northwest Florida BBB: Beware of Craigslist rental scams
Planning to move this spring? If hunting for an apartment on Craigslist, watch out for rental cons.
The Northwest Florida Better Business Bureau stated that a new report from New York University ex…
Mar 16, 2016
Crestview Coffee With a Cop planned
CRESTVIEW — Area residents are invited to attend Coffee with a Cop, an informal gathering with Crestview Police Department members.
The next quarterly session is 8-10 a.m. April 13 at Comfort Inn a…
Mar 16, 2016
Okaloosa deputies seek information on 3 Holt car burglaries
HOLT — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglaries of three vehicles that occurred around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Holt Academy on Highway 90.
The thief or thieves reportedly …