For Immediate Release May 8, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla—The second class of inmates participating in a welding program at the Walton County Jail have received their certificate of completion today. Eight inmates, including two Escambia County inmates currently housed in… Read More
For Immediate Release May 8, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— Needles, cocaine, meth, a handgun and a number of unidentified pills are located following a search warrant in DeFuniak Springs. Five people have been charged after State Probation Officers out of… Read More
For Immediate Release May 7, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Two homes in Walton County are burglarized over the weekend and now Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. On Sunday, Deputies responded… Read More
May 7, 2018 MOSSY HEAD, FLA. — On October 28, 2017, mother, Ivana Fore, and her eight year old daughter, Emma, were rushed to the hospital after a head on collision. Just after 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 28, Walton… Read More
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLA. — According to Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, almost 50,000 car accidents were attributed to distracted driving in 2017. That’s why Walton County Fire Rescue is teaming up with other local first responders to… Read More
For Immediate Release February 25, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— Two people are behind bars following a spell-casting scam on residents in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Last night around 5:00 PM, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a fraud call… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Brittney Lanell Sanders– Black female, 30 YOA, 5’05”. 150 lbs., Black hair, Brown eyes. This subject is wanted on a Felony Violation… Read More
For Immediate Release February 17, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Spring break is right around the corner and Walton County Sheriff’s Office has a message for parents of high school students visiting the Emerald Coast. The last three years WCSO’s total… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; William Alfred Pearson– White male, 52 YOA, 6’02”, 170 lbs., Red hair, Blue eyes. This subject is wanted on 2 Felony arrest… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA – Five defendants were sentenced today on drug and firearm-related crimes, as well as conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. The sentences were announced by Christopher P. Canova,… Read More
