April 18, 2023 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— While executing a warrant for a wanted suspect law enforcement nets nine firearms and more than 16 grams of methamphetamine Monday night. On April 17th, the U.S. Marshals Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force serving a warrant for Shaun McBay on Darrell Court in Choctaw Beach discovered a shotgun in plain view sticking out from under the suspect’s bed and numerous items of paraphernalia throughout the home. That weapon was seized by U.S. Marshals during the arrest. As a result, Walton County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics unit obtained a search warrant for the property and eight additional firearms were discovered along with methamphetamine. Nine total firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and 16.1 g of methamphetamine were seized by VICE/Narcotics Investigators along with a 2008 Yamaha R1 that McBay used to flee deputies on multiple occasions while in the commission of felonies within Walton County. McBay was arrested on multiple counts of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless driving, and driving with a suspended license (habitual). He was given a $50,000 bond and is still incarcerated at the time of this release. The USMS Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force was made up of units from Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Panama City Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.  https://waltonso.org/news/feed/ Read More

In just twenty minutes, Walton County Fire Rescue knocked down flames that broke out in a Freeport home Monday night. Shortly after 9:00 PM on April 17, 2023, Walton County Fire Rescue and Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home on April Court following a 911 call reporting a structure fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find flames coming from the left side of a single wide mobile home. Walton County Fire Rescue crews had the fire under control within just ten minutes of their arrival. Within twenty minutes, firefighters had the fire completely extinguished. Fortunately, all residents made it out of the home safely. “Extinguishing a fire in twenty minutes is impressive,” says Sheriff Adkinson. “Extinguishing a fire in a mobile home, which are known for burning more quickly, is monumental. Their quick action stopped the spread of the fire, allowing them to salvage some of the homeowner’s personal belongings.” The fire is believed to be accidental in nature. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the owner of the damaged home.   https://waltonso.org/news/feed/ Read More