With just a small boat and some supplies Detention Deputies Michael White and Pablo Buduen left their homes and families Thursday and headed for the unknown. Determined, the two men drove through the night to reach those effected by Hurricane… Read More

For Immediate Release August 31, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— Following a rash of burglaries over the weekend, nine more cars were burglarized overnight Tuesday in the area of Seagrove in Walton County. All cars were left unlocked. Two handguns… Read More

For Immediate Release August 30, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A search warrant investigating the involvement of two brothers into a drive-by shooting results in the discovery of multiple high caliber weapons at a home off Tyner Lane. On July 17th,… Read More

For Immediate Release August 28, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Students are getting settled into the school year and Walton County Sheriff’s Office is wrapping up Operation Blue Bird. The operation ran from August 10th to August 25th and focused on… Read More

For Immediate Release August 9, 2017 Freeport, Fla— Tan lines and tennis shoes help Walton County Sheriff’s Investigators identify a suspect who stole from two local businesses. Early in the morning on August 15th a suspect broke into Black Creek… Read More

For Immediate Release August 22, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla- An Opp man who escaped a health facility in Alabama is behind bars in Walton County, Florida after deputies located him along with a stolen vehicle. Reese Lee Prevatt, 33,… Read More

Miramar Beach, Fla- On August 14, 2017, a thief was caught on surveillance video stealing a golf cart from Camping on the Gulf Campground on U.S. Highway 98 in Walton County. The victims were out to lunch when they returned around… Read More

For Immediate Release August 14, 2017  Walton County, Fla— Tuesday marks a painful anniversary for a Walton County mother. 17-year-old Kemberly Ramer went missing 20 years ago on August 15, 1997 from Opp, Alabama. It is believed Kemberly vanished shortly… Read More

For Immediate Release August 10, 2017 Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a suspect vehicle involved in several smash and grab vehicle burglaries at Gold’s Gym on U.S. Highway 98 West in Miramar Beach. These burglaries have… Read More

For Immediate Release August 9, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Pencils? Check. Paper? Check. Crayons? Check. Markers? Check. Backpack after backpack Ashley Foushee and Beth Armstrong packed until their backs literally hurt. But, the pain would be worth it for more than… Read More