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 arrest regarding a domestic violence incident in their jurisdiction involving Deputy Aaron Bingham.

“We take these types of situations very seriously,” said Sheriff Michael Adkinson. “We appreciate the professionalism of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in handling this case and hope to have it resolved quickly.”

Further action will be determined at the conclusion of the criminal and administrative investigations.