On January 14, 2025, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office took a report regarding a burglary that occurred early Monday, January 13th at 01:45 A.M. at Walton County Fire Rescue Station 1 in Paxton. During the investigation, security footage was discovered… Read More
A Walton County Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief has graduated from the prestigious Emergency Services Leadership Institute (ESLI). Chief Javier Canut is now one of the few elite members of the fire service to complete this six-course institute. Sponsored by… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A Freeport man is arrested for driving under the influence and trafficking methamphetamine after nearly causing a crash with a deputy on 331 S. Just before midnight on January 7th, a Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy was driving… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on New Year’s morning that left one injured and the suspect dead of what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In the early morning hours of January 1st,… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A Walton County man has been arrested and charged in the Saturday evening shooting that left one man dead in Freeport. William Matthew Hallman, 30 of Watercove Drive in Freeport was arrested early Tuesday morning on an… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— An Alabama man charged in the 2022 death of a friend during a bachelor party in Walton County is sentenced to eight years in prison. The sentence results from an incident on May 14, 2022, on Sand… Read More
December 16, 2024 WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A tool to help prevent choking is now available to every School Resource Deputy in Walton County thanks to Florida Panhandle businesses and a non-profit organization. The LifeVac, a safe and simple-to-use device, was… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A former ESE Teacher is arrested and charged with child abuse following a report of criminal misconduct involving a student in her classroom. Wednesday, December 11th, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office was notified by school administration at… Read More
December 12, 2024 WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A DeFuniak Springs man faces multiple felony charges including trafficking in heroin and child abuse after a traffic stop in DeFuniak Springs Wednesday night. On December 11th at around 9:45 pm, a Walton County… Read More
December 6, 2024 WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A member of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office is awarded for her tenacity in the field of social work by Florida State University. Hailey Lovejoy, who spent four years with the Walton County Sheriff’s… Read More
