Alan Michael Kelly, 30, of DeFuniak Springs was sentenced to life in prison today as a prison releasee reoffender. Kelly was convicted by a Walton County jury on March 8, 2024, for an incident that occurred in August 2023 where… Read More
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Walton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of Lieutenant John Cheek from the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute Senior Leadership Program. The 26th Class of the Senior Leadership Program is made up of representatives… Read More
TALLAHASSEE, FLA— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of Walton County Jail Lieutenant Callie Locklear from the Florida Sheriff’s Association Commanders Academy. Class 15 had representation from 36 Florida sheriff’s offices from around the state… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A search warrant conducted by Walton County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit results in the arrest of two on drug trafficking charges in DeFuniak Springs. VICE/Narcotics executed the search warrant in conjunction with the SWAT Team and the… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A Crestview man is facing drug trafficking charges after a VICE/Narcotics Investigation leads to the discovery of more than half a pound of meth in his vehicle. Late Tuesday evening information was received by the Walton County… Read More
Residential fires claim thousands of lives each year. Working smoke detectors in your home can cut the risk of house fire deaths in half. That’s why Walton County Fire Rescue is partnering with American Red Cross to implement a program… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— An adult and juvenile have been arrested following a shooting in DeFuniak Springs Saturday. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested Armand Holmes, 19, and Memphis Carter, 16, for shooting within 1,000 feet of a person,… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A third juvenile has been arrested during the investigation of a shooting in Mossy Head where an 11-year-old was seriously injured. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau has charged Alexis Swiger, 16, with accessory after the… Read More
WCSO INVESTIGATING REPORTED SHOOTING NEAR WAGON WHEEL BAR IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS WALTON COUNTY, FLA— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred over the weekend in DeFuniak Springs. Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – A second arrest has been made during an investigation into a shooting in Mossy Head where more than two dozen shots were fired, and an 11-year-old was seriously injured. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau… Read More
