Things got tough for Mrs. Burgess after the passing of her husband several years ago. The 63-year-old Walton County resident didn’t have family close by to help her and she had been struggling to live on her own when she… Read More
For Immediate Release August 3, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla—A man fires a shotgun into a neighboring home with children inside. Now, he’s behind bars at the Walton County Jail. Ian Thomas Allen, 49, fired a .12 gauge shot gun… Read More
UPDATED RELEASE August 2, 2017 Freeport, Fla—The Silver Alert issued for 80-year-old Kenneth Garrett has been cancelled. Mr. Garrett was located safely in Andalusia Alabama. The family is on the way to pick him up. _______________________________________________________________ August 1, 2017 A… Read More
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2017 Walton County, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office has a message for those vacationing in our beautiful stretch of paradise. Take your guns with you when you go. Over the weekend, Walton County Sheriff’s… Read More
FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION JULY 26, 2017 The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), one of the largest and most successful law-enforcement associations in the nation, is pleased to announce its leadership for the coming year. Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson has been… Read More
For Immediate Release July 26, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— Two teenagers who drove from Woodlands, Texas to Walton County are behind bars following a multi-day crime spree beginning early Monday. At 6am Wednesday multiple residents in the Nature Walk… Read More
For Immediate Release July 26, 2017 Miramar Beach, Fla— At 9:24 am Deputies responded to 1935 Scenic Gulf Drive in reference to a baby that had fallen into a pool. Deputies took over CPR once they arrived on scene.… Read More
For Immediate Release July 25, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in DeFuniak Springs. Tuesday morning the Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a dozen bags full of gifts for… Read More
For Immediate Release July 24, 2016 On July 19, 2017 Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft call at Paxton Auto Parts located on U.S. Highway 331 North in Laurel Hill. The victim told deputies a vehicle pulled into… Read More
For Immediate Release July 19, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office wants to hear from you. In a continuous effort to improve customer service to the citizens and visitors of Walton County, the Sheriff is seeking citizen input… Read More
