UPDATE: Guillermo Sanchez Jr was apprehended without incident on Thursday October 13th. No one likes a thief. Especially one that’s supposed to be cleaning your house – not stealing from it. That’s why this week our Turm ’em in Tuesday… Read More
DeFuniak Springs, Fla— On October 8th the Walton County Sheriff’s Office lost a dedicated servant of the community. Sergeant Andy Tillis passed away at his home on East Indian Creek Ranch Road on Saturday morning. Tillis served more than 20… Read More
DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A person of interest associated with the brutal murder of a Pensacola woman in DeFuniak Springs has been identified. Now, law enforcement agencies in Walton County are asking for the public’s help in gathering additional information. Latasha… Read More
Meet Deputy David Talley. The School Resource Deputy at the Seaside School in Walton County, Florida. Epic. It’s really the only way to describe what follows. Exhibit A. You have to get pumped for Mr. Saunders’ School of Rock. It’s literally… Read More
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A trio of juveniles are behind bars following an attempted car burglary that ended with shots fired, two stolen cars, and a pursuit in the south end of Walton County. 3:44am – Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy… Read More
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a Walton County woman missing for more than two days. Laura Jeannine Chesnut, 40, was last seen at the Chevron at County Road 393 and Highway 98 on… Read More
Students at Maude Saunders Elementary in DeFuniak Springs are rewarded after a month long donation drive led by School Resource Deputy Jeremy Fisher. Kids brought in everything from towels to clothing to help support WCSO’s efforts to provide relief to… Read More
DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A month long narcotics investigation leads to the arrest of four people on drug charges. Walton County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding the sale of illegal narcotics from 286 Pyle Road in DeFuniak Springs. Based on this… Read More
This week’s wanted suspect is 41-year-old Mark Fitzgerald. Fitgerald is wanted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office for grand theft and contracting without a license. We are asking for the public’s help in locating Fitzgerald and bringing him to justice. You… Read More
Seacrest, Fla— A 6-year-old golden retriever is back in cool temperatures after being accidentally locked inside his family’s vehicle in Seacrest Beach. “Doodle” was eager to go on a ride in the family’s SUV Monday afternoon. So eager, in fact,… Read More
