For Immediate Release June 14, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—Captain Jimmy Fannin has become the fourth graduate of the Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course from Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The Southern Police Institute is an integral part of the Department… Read More
For Immediate Release June 13, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A man fails to register as a sexual predator in Walton County after his release from a Georgia prison. Now, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help… Read More
Who steals kid’s bicycles in the middle of summer? Seriously. That’s what Walton County Sheriff’s Office is trying to figure out following a report of a burglary off McDaniels Fishcamp Road in Freeport. On June 6th deputies took a report… Read More
For Immediate Release June 9, 2017 Freeport, Fla— A Walton County resident loses his mobile home and RV in a structure fire overnight. At approximately 3:30 AM Saturday morning, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a mobile… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Tiffany Michelle Bennett– White female, 38 YOA, 5’06”, 120 lbs., Brown hair, Green eyes. This subject is wanted on a Felony… Read More
For Immediate Release June 8, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A group of teenagers are arrested on felony charges after a suspected gang related incident at a facility contracted through the Department of Juvenile Justice. At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday,… Read More
FAMILY COMMENDS WCSO DEPUTY AFTER DEATH OF LOVED ONE For Immediate Release June 6, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A deputy responds to a home in Walton County after a family’s plea to check on a loved one. When their worst… Read More
For Immediate Release June 5, 2017 Miramar Beach, Fla— A scam targets an elderly Walton County woman, defrauding her of thousands. Now, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be aware and educate their loved ones. June 2nd… Read More
For Immediate Release June 5, 2017 Freeport, Fla— For the second time in less than a month a vehicle is stolen with the keys still inside at a Walton County gas station. On May 31, 2017 the Walton County Sheriff’s… Read More
For Immediate Release June 3, 2017 A kayaker struggling to come ashore for several hours is rescued by Walton County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit. The man told dispatchers he had been fighting against the current to get to shore, but… Read More
