40 Jailers Short – Okaloosa County Gives Bonuses to First Responders
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to grant the countyβs corrections officers and full-time lifeguards a one-time bonus of $1,421.
Airline Subcontractor Arrested, Accused of Stealing Luggage at VPS
The Sheriffβs Office Airports Unit has arrested a 19-year-old airline subcontractor for grand theft after alleging he stole more than $16,000 worth of property while on the job at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Chief Popwell Gives Crime, K-9 Funeral Updates At City Council

The Niceville Police Department released its crime statistics for the month of July 2022 at August 9thβs Niceville City Council Meeting.
Okaloosa SO Trains for Active Shooter at NWFSC, Bluewater Elementary
Okaloosa County Sheriffβs Deputies will work with Northwest Florida State College to train for an active shooter on campus this week.
Charges Against Lovin Dropped

The Valparaiso man accused of a sexual assault earlier this year entered a plea of not guilty in his case.
Viljoen Enters Not Guilty Plea in Baseball Bat Attack Case
Christian Viljoen entered a plea of not guilty Thursday at the courthouse annex in Fort Walton Beach.