For Immediate Release July 17, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Two men are in custody following an investigation into a drive-by shooting in DeFuniak Springs early Monday morning. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office was called to Hermitage Road at approximately 7… Read More
For Immediate Release July 17, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident off Hermitage Road where shots were fired early this morning. At approximately 7am Walton County Sheriff’s Office was called to Hermitage Road… Read More
For Immediate Release July 14, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A Craigs list ad for some summer fun lands a 31-year-old in jail for soliciting sex with a minor. On July 10th Brendon Kelly answered an ad posted to Craigslist… Read More
For Immediate Release July 10, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—The rays of sun coming through the windows in Sheriff Michael Adkinson’s office were not the only thing beaming as Connor Gunn raised his right hand. Rewind nearly four years ago, Gunn… Read More
OFFICE OF STATE ATTORNEY FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA July 7, 2017 PRESS RELEASE Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, announced today that 27-year old Jason Cody Hughes entered a plea of No Contest yesterday to three… Read More
For Immediate Release July 6, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A 9-year-old boy just a week away from competing in the Little League World Series in Louisiana will now have his championship ring back thanks to the quick work of… Read More
For Immediate Release June 30, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— One man is in custody following a domestic dispute that lasted nearly 11 hours starting Thursday night. Deputies responded to 10917 US 331 North around 7:50pm after a gun was fired… Read More
Daughter of father who drowned is featured, shares her story For Immediate Release June 29, 2017 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is undertaking a signature project focused on water safety during the coming months, starting with a mini-documentary featuring the… Read More
For Immediate Release June 29, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Inmates incarcerated at the Walton County Jail were given a unique opportunity to plan for their return to the community Friday. Career Source of Okaloosa Walton in conjunction with Emerald Coast… Read More
For Immediate Release June 28, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— Multiple vehicles sustain damages after owners find their cars have been keyed at a Santa Rosa Beach apartment complex. From May 11th to June 26th three victims reported their cars… Read More
