For Immediate Release October 10, 2017 We ain’t got no love for Lovejoy Anderson.*** Or joy for that matter. Anderson (not to be confused with Mr. Anderson from The Matrix) is wanted on felony violation of probation after failing her… Read More
For Immediate Release October 10, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is striving for a second reaccreditation. A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive November 14th, 2017 to examine… Read More
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLA– Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a Mirar Beach resident this week regarding a phone scam. The resident advised a man, who said his name was Sam, called her from (850)-306-6278 claiming he worked for… Read More
Freeport, Fla–Due to weather the Teen Driver Challenge that was scheduled for October 7th has been CANCELLED. The class has been rescheduled for October 14th at Freeport High School. The Teen Driver Challenge course, which is offered at no cost… Read More
For Immediate Release October 4, 2017 Miramar Beach, Fla— A 32-year-old Santa Rosa Beach man is in custody following a searching warrant executed by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit in conjunction with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Drug… Read More
For Immediate Release October 3, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Seven suspects are responsible for more than 50 car burglaries in Walton County, which include five stolen handguns from unlocked vehicles. Six arrests have been made regarding 49 vehicle burglaries that… Read More
For Immediate Release October 2, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— For the first time, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is incorporating the use of EMTs and paramedics at the Walton County Jail. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics have the experience and… Read More
WCSO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHAUTAUQUA HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE VIVITROL TO ASSIST THOSE WITH ADDICTION For Immediate Release September 29, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—Eleven people die every day in the state of Florida from opioids. While the average is alarming,… Read More
For Immediate Release September 29, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla — Local firefighters help a mother give birth to a baby girl in the back of an ambulance Wednesday. Just before 5:00 PM, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call… Read More
