For Immediate Release July 17, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident off Hermitage Road where shots were fired early this morning. At approximately 7am Walton County Sheriff’s Office was called to Hermitage Road… Read More
For Immediate Release July 14, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A Craigs list ad for some summer fun lands a 31-year-old in jail for soliciting sex with a minor. On July 10th Brendon Kelly answered an ad posted to Craigslist… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Leander McCurdy Jr.- Black male, 30 YOA, 5’10, 185 lbs., Black hair, Brown eyes. This subject is wanted on a Felony Violation… Read More
For Immediate Release July 10, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla—The rays of sun coming through the windows in Sheriff Michael Adkinson’s office were not the only thing beaming as Connor Gunn raised his right hand. Rewind nearly four years ago, Gunn… Read More
For Immediate Release July 7, 2017 Walton County, Fla—On Saturday, July 15th, Walton County Fire Rescue and the Walton County Animal Shelter will host a summer open house to help save lives. WCFR firefighters teamed up with the volunteers and… Read More
OFFICE OF STATE ATTORNEY FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA July 7, 2017 PRESS RELEASE Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, announced today that 27-year old Jason Cody Hughes entered a plea of No Contest yesterday to three… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Juan Pablo Hernandez– Hispanic male, 32 YOA, 6’, 180 lbs., Black hair, brown eyes. This subject is wanted on a Felony Failure… Read More
For Immediate Release July 6, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A 9-year-old boy just a week away from competing in the Little League World Series in Louisiana will now have his championship ring back thanks to the quick work of… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; Mark Robert Fitzgerald– White male, 42 YOA, 6’, 180 lbs., Brown hair, Brown eyes. This subject is wanted on 2 Felony Larceny… Read More
The 4th of July and fireworks go hand-in-hand. Walton County Fire Rescue would like to remind everyone to stay safe while celebrating Independence Day this weekend! Not all fireworks are legal in the state of Florida. So, we encourage everyone… Read More
