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 April 27, 2018 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla– A call in reference to a reckless driver leads to foot pursuit across six lanes of Highway 98 this afternoon. Around lunchtime, deputies attempted a traffic stop with a vehicle on… Read More
For Immediate Release April 23, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of extortion letters that are starting to circulate in Walton County. When residents in Walton County check their mail today, they may find… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2018 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. was recognized with a 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The award was presented to Mr. Adkinson at… Read More
For Immediate Release April 19, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Authorities in Walton County are asking for the public’s help in locating an absconded sexual offender. Jeffrey Bryan Way, 41, is currently wanted for failure to register a new address. He… Read More
For Immediate Release April 13, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— A Walton County man is arrested following a violation of risk protection order issued by the First Judicial Circuit. On April 10th, James Edward Pearson was served a signed risk… Read More
For Immediate Release April 13, 2018 PONCE DE LEON, Fla— Two bodies found following a house fire in Ponce De Leon have been positively identified. Walton County Fire Rescue and Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on 181-C… Read More
These three suspects are wanted for failing to register as sex offenders. Additionally, two are wanted on other charges. Johnathan Michael Saylor is wanted for sexual battery of a minor child under the age of 12-years-old by an offender over… Read More
For Immediate Release April 11, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Information is being sought following an incident of lewd and lascivious behavior at a Walton County high school sporting event. On the evening of April 9th between 4:30pm and 5:00pm,… Read More
For Immediate Release April 4, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Thirty-seven percent of American children are reported to Child Protective Services by their 18th birthday. Walton County Sheriff’s Office recognizes these statistics as a top priority and dedicates specific positions at… Read More
