On April 25th Walton County Sheriff’s Office received an email from the sister of a man dealing with mental illness.   “Yesterday a Walton County deputy, Deputy Steve Ellison, came out with EMS to my brother’s house. My brother is… Read More

For Immediate Release April 30, 2017 Miramar Beach, Fla— Shots are fired inside a Walton County jewelry store after two suspects break into the business armed with a crow bar and a hammer. Deputies responded to 12889 U.S. Highway 98… Read More

For Immediate Release April 28, 2017 Walton County, Fla— In the last 48 hours Walton County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls regarding scams. We are asking our residents to be vigilant and help us spread the word to help… Read More

  For Immediate Release April 26, 2017 Walton County, Fla— A runaway teen is being sought by Walton County Sheriff’s Office after stealing a handgun, ammunition, and a car. Brett Tyler Robertson, 16, was last seen on Tuesday April 25th… Read More

  For Immediate Release April 25, 2017 Walton County, Fla— At 7 a.m. Wednesday Walton County Sheriff’s Office will assume operational command of Walton County Fire Rescue. On December 13, 2016 at a regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioner’s (BCC)… Read More

  For Immediate Release April 21, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A trio of Okaloosa County teenagers are behind bars after crashing a stolen car. A 911 came in to Walton County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers at 4:06pm regarding a white Toyota… Read More

WCSO INVESTIGATOR CREATES BOND WITH AUTISTIC CHILD We received this email from a mother who’s son recently met Walton County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Eric Welton. “He was so sweet to my son who is a high functioning Autistic Level 1… Read More

  For Immediate Release April 18, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— A picture is worth 1,000 words. A photo taken of a deputy on the scene of a shots fired call is no less than heartwarming. Tuesday morning around 2:30am Walton… Read More

  For Immediate Release April 17, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Blizzard has been charged with misdemeanor battery following an incident with an inmate over the weekend at the Walton County Jail. An inmate was… 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