Aug 6, 2014
Weekend fundraisers, $5,000 donation take K-9s fund over $20K
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department is two thirds of the way to its $30,000 goal needed to acquire and train two police dogs to reconstitute its K-9 unit.
Aug 6, 2014
Man blames bedpost for woman’s eye injury
CRESTVIEW — A 56-year-old man accused of injuring a woman’s eye has an Aug. 19 court date.
Aug 6, 2014
Gulf Power customers encouraged to remain alert for telephone scams
Area businesses and residential customers have reported receiving calls from someone claiming to represent Gulf Power Company and demanding payment or their electric service will be cut off.
Aug 6, 2014
CHELCO members report scams
Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative has received reports that businesses and people in its service area are receiving calls threatening disconnection for non-payment of utility bills.
Aug 6, 2014
2 Milton men charged with Crestview murder
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has charged two suspects in connection with the 1998 homicide of Jewel Summerlin Melvin.
Aug 4, 2014
ARRESTS: Aug. 4, 2014
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided the following crime reports for publication:
Aug 1, 2014
Commissioner: Video visitation with inmates has 'numerous advantages'
The Okaloosa County Corrections Department's new video visitation system provides a safer, more efficient way to visit inmates, a county spokesperson said.
Aug 1, 2014
Okaloosa sheriff recognized for legislative advocacy efforts
The Florida Association of Counties presented its 2014 County Partner Award to Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley.
Jul 30, 2014
Crestview woman charged with attempted murder
A Crestview woman is charged with attempted murder following a Saturday night fight, Crestview police reported.
Jul 30, 2014
Crestview BBQ venue heavily damaged in fire
CRESTVIEW — A Tuesday night fire partially damaged Crestview’s newest barbecue venue, causing an estimated property loss of $20,000 plus $5,000 in contents.