For Immediate Release July 16, 2016 DeFuniak Springs, FLA— A burglar is behind bars thanks to the brave acts of a 17-year-old. Buddy Lee Curry, 41, is being held on a $105,000 bond after breaking into a home in DeFuniak… Read More
For Immediate Release July 18, 2016 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A frantic mother calls 911 to report accidently locking the keys to her car inside her vehicle with her 19-month-old baby still inside.On Saturday July 16th at around 1:30pm deputies… Read More
July 12, 2016 Walton County, Fla— It was just another trip to the craft store for Walton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies buying another weeks worth of summer camp supplies. That is, until they got to the register.Lieutenant Robert Gray… Read More
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— The body of 31-year-old Chris Hinton was located by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Sunday afternoon.The body was located in the middle of the bay due south of Lagrange Bayou. Authorities confirmed the clothing on… Read More
DeFuniak Springs, Fla— An 11-year-old boy is found living in “deplorable conditions” and now a DeFuniak Springs woman is behind bars. In March of this year the Department of Children and Families began an investigation into allegations of child neglect… Read More
Philadelphia, PA — Walton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce K9 “Faro” and handler Deputy Chris Whatmough finished top 15 in the country this week at the National USPCA Canine Field Trials. In February, Deputy Whatmough and K9… Read More
Walton County, Fla— On Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 8:12am Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a woman possibly attacked by an animal on Eglin property. Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction: Hispanic male, 32 YOA, 6’, 180 lbs., Black hair, Brown eyes. This subject is wanted on a Felony Failure to Appear… Read More
Site C-6 Road is closed until further notice following a crash that occurred around 11:30am. One person has been confirmed deceased at the scene. Walton County Fire Rescue, WCSO, and FHP are all on scene. We will update the public… Read More
Walton County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new look to our “Turn ’em in Tuesday” campaign. This week’s wanted suspect is 50-year-old Eric Robert Arseneaux. Arseneaux is wanted by Walton County Sheriff’s Office for grand theft auto. We are asking for the public’s… Read More
