News & Updates

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...

A motor vehicle procession will take place immediately following the conclusion of the September 28th Memorial Service for slain Deputy Bill Myers at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena in Niceville. The Memorial service begins at eleven a.m. and is open to...

A Memorial Service in honor of slain Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Myers has been scheduled for Monday, September 28th at 11 a.m. inside the Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. The service will be open to the public and members of the...

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is overwhelmed by the magnitude of the community’s outpouring of support in the aftermath of yesterday’s shooting death of 64-year old Deputy Bill Myers. In response to numerous requests on ways to contribute to assist the family...

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE UNEDITED NEWS CONFERENCE A longtime veteran of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office who rejoined the agency to serve part-time after retiring in 2013 has died at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center following an early morning shooting in Shalimar....