Georgia Woman Arrested After Destin Shooting

A Georgia woman was arrested in Destin after deputies say she shot a man in the leg during an argument on August 17. She faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and use of a firearm while under the influence.
Deschaine Fires Attorney in Murder Trial

Dylan Deschaineβs murder trial faces new delays after the court removed his attorney, Michael Weinstock, and prepared to appoint Crestview lawyer Marty Knopes as his replacement.
Accused Ledford Killer Deschaine Will Try to Fire His Attorney on Tuesday. Details:

Dylan Deschaine will argue to replace his lawyer at an August 19 hearing, accusing his defense and the prosecution of mishandling key evidence in his Niceville murder case.
Okaloosa Jailer Arrested and Charged With Murder

Santa Rosa County Deputies Arrested Former Okaloosa County Corrections Officer Curtis Johnson for murder.
Every Okaloosa Judge Has Recused Themselves On This Former Deputy’s Case:

The trial of former jail director Nolan Weeks, accused of impersonating an officer during a traffic stop, will take place outside Okaloosa County following a full judicial recusal.
Okaloosa Deputy Killer Pleads to Murder

The man who killed Deputy Ray Hamilton on Christmas Eve 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder, avoiding trial and the death penalty in a deal supported by the deputyβs family.
Crestview man arrested on trafficking, firearm charges after drug task force raid

Okaloosa Countyβs Multi-Agency Drug Task Force arrested a Crestview man after seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and a firearm during a search warrant execution.
METH RAID: Five Busted in FWB by Task Force

Five people face charges after a narcotics raid in Fort Walton Beach turned up fentanyl, meth, and drug paraphernalia.
Fort Walton Beach Sex Offender Arrested for Illegal Porn Possession

A Fort Walton Beach man is back in jail after investigators say they found child pornography and uncovered new probation violations during a Wednesday search.
Okaloosa Sheriff Announces Capture of Murder Suspect in Mexico

A murder suspect tracked for four years was arrested in Mexico after a tip to Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers.