News & Updates

An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s encounter with a reckless driver started when he had to slam on his brakes to avoid a crash after the man turned left directly in front of his car on P-J Adams Parkway in Crestview. 36-year old Edmundo Gamboa III of 419...

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 20-year old Fort Walton Beach man suffered a gunshot wound to the groin at an apartment complex on Pocahontas Drive this morning. Jose Raymond Sanchez of Apartment A-19 was taken to a Pensacola hospital for...

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office took two reports of lewd and lascivious behavior yesterday, but the description of the suspect in each case does not indicate any connection. A 44-year old female shopper at the Wal-Mart on Beal Parkway reported being followed...

Students at Elliott Point Elementary in Fort Walton Beach brought in coins to raise more than $700 to "SOCK IT TO CHILDHOOD CANCER". Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Deputy Jason Folley decided to help motivate youngsters by pledging to shave...

ARREST REPORTS Two men have been arrested in connection with an effort to defraud local residents through a bogus home repair scheme. The investigation is continuing. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office received a number of calls October 4th and 5th in connection...

In response to complaints of active prostitution rings in South Okaloosa County, the Sheriff’s Office conducted a sting operation October 2nd aimed at women posting solicitation advertisements on various websites. The effort resulted in five arrests, including a Fort...

DANDRIDGE ARREST REPORT A Crestview man pulled a weapon on family members, strangled one until she passed out, and shoved his 75-year old grandmother to the floor during an ordeal that began following an argument over his desire to shoot a gun out the front door at a...

Cameron Cooper to 523 Union Street, Lot 8-A, Fort Walton Beach Search: https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/home.jsf

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that resulted in the loss of an estimated $60,000 worth of tools from a shop beside a Baker home. Ben Morgan of 2229 County Road says he was in the process of selling his land, along with his house and...

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office took part in a statewide initiative aimed to increase awareness of the need for increased vigilance and safe driving practices in school zones. Sheriff Larry Ashley says although the month long operation is over, deputies will...

SWAIN ARREST REPORT A 15-year old Fort Walton Beach teen faces charges of first degree attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a domestic violence related shooting at a home near Fort Walton Beach this morning. Antonio Rashod...

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting related to a domestic violence incident at a home near Fort Walton Beach. Charges are pending against a 15-year old male who is currently in custody. Investigators were called to 312-D Elaine Avenue...

"Deputy Bill Myers was a guardian. It was his nature. We are here to comfort one another and thank God for the life of Deputy Bill Myers," Rev. Ray Angerman "He stood between us and evil as part of the thin blue line," Sheriff Larry Ashley. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s...

Hundreds gathered tonight at Northwest Florida State College’s Department of Public Safety tonight to remember slain Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Myers and to show support for law enforcement and other first responders. The Public Safety Department organized...

The U.S. Honor Flag arrived in Okaloosa County Saturday night to pay tribute to slain Deputy Bill Myers. It will remain with him until the conclusion of his Memorial Service scheduled for Monday at Northwest Florida State College. The flag is part of The Honor...

A large crowd is expected for this event. Please plan accordingly if you plan to attend and allow yourself adequate time to get the venue at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena in Niceville. The Arena will open for public seating to begin at 10 a.m. The...

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged a student at Fort Walton Beach High School with possession of a weapon on school grounds. School Resource Officer Deputy James Reeves says he received a call from a school administrator today informing him a student on...

ARREST REPORTS Three area teens face robbery charges after taking two smart-drifting scooters from a 12-year old. 18-year olds Jahmelle Jones and Bryanna Brazzell, both of Fort Walton Beach, and 17- year old Keyandrea Fuller of Niceville, are each charged with one...

HONOR VIGIL: The OCSO Honor Guard is overseeing a round the clock Honor Vigil for slain Deputy Bill Myers until the funeral services are completed. The vigil has included staying with him at the hospital, Medical Examiner’s Office, and funeral home. Volunteers from...

LIVESTREAMING OF MEMORIAL SERVICE: The Memorial Service for Deputy Myers on Monday, September 28th at 11 a.m. will be livestreamed courtesy of both Emerald Coast TV and WEAR-TV. You can simply go to either website (emeraldcoasttv.com or weartv.com) and will be able to...