Jun 4, 2026 | News Releases
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office traffic stop yesterday resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cash, and a handgun equipped with an illegal machine gun conversion device. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a gray...
May 26, 2026 | News Releases
A routine traffic stop Monday led to the arrest of a Fort Walton Beach area man on charges that include trafficking in cocaine and child abuse. Deputies stopped a vehicle near North Beal Extension and Schneider Drive after observing a traffic violation. An OCSO K9...
May 13, 2026 | News Releases
Two women were arrested following a dangerous incident early this morning on Highway 98 in Destin that began as a domestic disturbance and escalated into multiple criminal offenses. Around midnight an OCSO deputy spotted a vehicle stopped in traffic near Airport Road...
May 11, 2026 | News Releases
Outstanding work by OCSO deputies led to the arrest to two suspects connected to suspicious activity, drug possession, and retail theft in Destin. 32-year old Christopher James Debose and 23-year old Kaitlin Bunton, both of Evansville Indiana were taken into custody...
Apr 20, 2026 | News Releases
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an armed home invasion robbery that occurred late last night at a residence on Pilgrim Avenue near Fort Walton Beach. Deputies responded to the scene after receiving a report of suspects inside the home....