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crimeupdate June 15, 2016

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR CHILD NEGLECT; FLOOR INSIDE HOME FOUND COVERED IN FECES

DeFuniak Springs, Fla— An 11-year-old boy is found living in “deplorable conditions” and now a DeFuniak Springs woman is behind bars. In March of this year the Department of Children and Families began an investigation into allegations of child neglect…

crimeupdate June 13, 2016

WCSO K9 FINISHES TOP 15 IN THE COUNTRY AT USPCA CANINE FIELD TRIALS

Philadelphia, PA — Walton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce K9 “Faro” and handler Deputy Chris Whatmough finished top 15 in the country this week at the National USPCA Canine Field Trials. In February, Deputy Whatmough and K9…

June 13, 2016

HYBER: Help me, help you

My daddy was the family bass man, my momma was an engineer, and I was born one dark gray morning with music coming in my ears.Those aren’t my words. They’re legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon’s words, which he so eloquently uses t... Read More

Alaqua June 10, 2016

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Dorrie” Dorrie is a 6 month old Lab Mix who is eager to find a family to call her own. She arrived at Alaqua when a Good Samaritan found her wandering a busy highway. She was then diagnosed with a […] Read More

June 9, 2016

STRINGER: A man and his cave

The calendar says June 9, 2016.Yet, as I sip my morning coffee and tickle the keys on my laptop, my man cave is suspended in 1994.The vinyl of Weezer’s Blue Album spins "In the Garage," a coincidence not lost on me as a guitar riff segues into Ri... Read More

crimeupdate June 1, 2016

WCSO and FWC Respond to Animal Attack on Eglin Property

Walton County, Fla— On Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 8:12am Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a woman possibly attacked by an animal on Eglin property. Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of…

crimestoppers June 1, 2016

Crime Stoppers WANTED – Week of May 30, 2016

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction: Hispanic male, 32 YOA, 6’, 180 lbs., Black hair, Brown eyes. This subject is wanted on a Felony Failure to Appear…

May 11, 2016

Site C-6 road closed until further notice following crash; one confirmed dead

Site C-6 Road is closed until further notice following a crash that occurred around 11:30am. One person has been confirmed deceased at the scene. Walton County Fire Rescue, WCSO, and FHP are all on scene. We will update the public…

April 25, 2016

Walton Co. Sheriff's Office 2016-04-25 11:59:33

crimestoppers March 30, 2016

Turn ‘Em In Tuesday – May 10, 2016