April 25, 2023 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A report of a reckless driver on U.S. Highway 331 leads to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a 20-year-old for grand theft and methamphetamine. Early on Monday, April 24th,… Read More
April 19, 2023 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— There’s an old saying that goes something like this, “Food is good for the soul.” At Walton County Sheriff’s Office, we couldn’t agree more. But, while eating food is certainly one thing, learning to… Read More
April 18, 2023 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— While executing a warrant for a wanted suspect law enforcement nets nine firearms and more than 16 grams of methamphetamine Monday night. On April 17th, the U.S. Marshals Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force… Read More
In just twenty minutes, Walton County Fire Rescue knocked down flames that broke out in a Freeport home Monday night. Shortly after 9:00 PM on April 17, 2023, Walton County Fire Rescue and Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to… Read More
Walton County Animal Control responded to an elderly man’s home who was having trouble keeping his livestock contained. Instead of citing him, they decide to lend a helping hand. Over the last few months, animal control officers have received complaints… Read More
April 6, 2023 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A Walton County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher using a new video streaming technology is credited with helping recover a stranded boater in the Choctawhatchee Bay Wednesday afternoon. At around 12:30 pm on April 5th, Walton… Read More
A family dog is credited with alerting its owner to a fire in Westville, potentially saving the home. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office communications center received a 911 call from a teenager… Read More
Three packages of cocaine have been discovered washed ashore on three different areas of beach in Walton County. On April 3, 2023, Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach after a beachgoer found what… Read More
Firefighters’ quick response saves a DeFuniak Springs home from being destroyed after a fire breaks out in a bedroom. At 1:41 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office communications center received a frantic 911 call from… Read More
NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Collective bargaining negotiation meetings are scheduled to be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (CST) and Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. (CST). The meetings will be held… Read More
