WCSO gives notice to public of AC thefts
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:41
Investigators with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) are investigating a string of AC thefts in the Mossy Head and Freeport area and want to notify the public of the crimes that have been occurring. The victims being targeted tend to be business owners, churches, and vacant residences.Billy Dozier, the lead investigator on these cases, warns those who own vacant rentals or homes with outside heating/cooling units, to keep an eye on these properties. He said although these crimes are occurring mainly in Mossy Head and Freeport, the notice is for the entire county.
If you have information on these cases, please contact Investigator Billy Dozier at (850) 892-8186.
WCSO Investigators discover Meth Lab, make three arrests
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:10
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) arrested three individuals on May 10, 2012, all for various drug charges. Investigators with the Vice/Narcotics Unit served a probable cause search warrant at 3591 Highway 20, Freeport, FL. During the search, a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory was discovered, as were numerous items used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine.Read more: WCSO Investigators discover Meth Lab, make three arrests
Walton County Deputies save two young lives
Thursday, 10 May 2012 16:45
For most people, a day in the office consists of staff meetings, returning emails and phone calls, writing business proposals, or dealing with the occasional angry customer; however, for Deputy Sheriffs Chad Biernacki and Tommy Thillet, their day in the "office" varies from one moment to the next. From taking an impaired driver to jail to breaking up fights, these deputies see it all in a 12 hour shift. Both of them had the occasion in the past few weeks to save two young lives, both on the job and off.
WCSO Investigators announce update on credit card fraud cases
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 16:28
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Criminal Investigations Division announced an update on the credit card fraud cases that occurred a few months ago in South Walton.The Secret Service has now taken jurisdiction over the 70 cases initially reported to the sheriff’s office. These 70 cases are in addition to 7000 cases that occurred nationwide. Numerous reports have come from victims having consecutive unauthorized charges on cards on different occasions. There is confirmation there was a breach of information from a credit card processing company which is utilized by several local businesses. Information gathered during the investigation has provided no local suspects.
Additional Arrests made in Home Invasion Robbery
Monday, 07 May 2012 13:33
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) made additional arrests this weekend in the home invasion robbery that occurred Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.Investigators arrested Stephen M. Grant, 24, and Tina S. Brand, 47, both of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. They were both charged with home invasion robbery, a first degree felony, and grand theft, a third degree felony, after investigators served a search warrant at Brand’s residence.
Arrests made on May 4, 2012 of Travis M. Abadie and Ruben M. Lopez occurred shortly after the home invasion took place.
This investigation is still open and ongoing.
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