For Immediate Release April 14, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Each year, thousands of children enter the foster care system with little more than the clothes on their backs. In an effort to provide the necessities to the children entering foster… Read More
A Walton County High School is evacuated following a bomb threat. A suspicious person tells someone on campus the bomb will detonate in 10 minutes. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Heather McCullers races against the clock to coordinate the evacuation… Read More
A Thanksgiving 911 call makes national news after a little boy does the unexpected. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Belinda Farmer was on the receiving end of the line. In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Belinda Farmer tells… Read More
A mother goes into labor while driving on Interstate 10 in Walton County, Florida. Dispatcher Brandi Stevenson takes the call and guides the woman through child birth. In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Brandi Stephenson tells us her story! [youtube… Read More
A shooting in Walton County sparks an urgent response to a home miles from the nearest town. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Karen Prater goes to work to calm the victim and get help to their location. In honor of National… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Francis Marie Johnson– White female, 44 YOA, 5’10”, 116 Lbs., Brown hair, Brown eyes. This subject is wanted on a Felony Violation… Read More
For Immediate Release April 3, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Every 10 seconds a child abuse report is made. In an effort to help spread awareness for child abuse during the month of April, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to… Read More
For Immediate Release April 1st 2017 Walton County, Fla— April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for some talented young artists to help spread awareness. During the month of April, children attending Walton… Read More
For Immediate Release March 29, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Typically buses are the ones delivering students to the classroom, but today in Walton County the buses became the classroom. Wednesday a group of Walton County School District bus drivers experienced… Read More
For Immediate Release March 26, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy has been put on administrative leave following his arrest in Okaloosa County. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office contacted WCSO at approximately 1:30pm Sunday in reference to an… Read More
