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
For Immediate Release September 29, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Mental health is now being addressed head-on at the Walton County Jail. Walton County Sheriff’s Office has hired a Mental Health Treatment Manager who is assisting in developing a substance abuse… Read More
For Immediate Release September 26, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Walton County Jail inmates will now have a chance at learning to read and write. “We find that a lot of the population in our jail is either way below reading… Read More
For Immediate Release September 25, 2017 Paxton, Fla— A third suspect identified in a home invasion robbery in Paxton is behind bars. Anthony Antron Wilkins, 35, was the first arrested September 20th for his involvement in the June 27th incident… Read More
For Immediate Release September 21, 2017 Bruce, Fla— James Farrell Davis, Jr., 58, of Bruce has been sentenced to life in prison after shooting his neighbor during an altercation over dogs he claimed were missing from his home. On May… Read More
For Immediate Release September 20, 2017 Paxton, Fla— Three suspects have been identified and two men are behind bars following an investigation into a home invasion robbery in Paxton. On June 27th, around 10:00 PM, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
Jeremy thinks it’s okay to steal people’s property. We disagree with Jeremy, which is why he’s today’s featured felon! Jeremy Alan Simonds, 35, is wanted for felony burglary. He was last seen in the 400 block of Kings Lake Boulevard… Read More
Defuniak Springs, Fla— Ricky Lee Harison was found guilty of lewd or lascivious battery upon a person older than 12, but younger than 16 in Bay County, Florida. Harrison’s address is 389 Mims Road, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433. He registered as a sexual… Read More
