Former Okaloosa Deputy Charged In Death of Hurlburt Airman Fortson

The State Attorney has charged former Okaloosa Deputy Eddie Duran in the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
Okaloosa Deputies Charge Teen With 16-Year-Old’s Drug Overdose Death

A 17-year-old from Fort Walton Beach has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old girl. Surveillance footage and phone data connected the suspect to the victim, resulting in his arrest by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Family Attorney Demands Charges for Former Deputy Who Shot and Killed Roger Fortson

105 days after the shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson by now-fired Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran, Fortson’s family and attorney Ben Crump demand that State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden charge Duran.
Niceville Police: July Sees Very Low Crime Numbers

Interim Niceville Police Chief Rob Lovering announced to the city council that this would be his last as chief as the city nears its decision on a permanent replacement. Under Lovering’s leadership, the department has enhanced community relations, hosting events like a women’s self-defense class and a Scouting merit badge workshop. Despite a decrease in arrests, the department handled over 2,000 calls and 43 accidents in July, continuing a trend of high demand for police services.
Motorcycle-Mounted Camera Clears Name of Deputy Arrested for Reckless Driving

All charges against former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Dylan Gentry have been dismissed after video evidence disproved allegations of reckless driving, racing, and felony tampering. Gentry, who was terminated from the Sheriff’s Office following his arrest, is now looking to restore his personal and professional reputation.
Law Enforcement Nabs Two In Mobile Meth Lab Caper

A routine traffic stop in Niceville led to the arrest of two individuals and the discovery of an active meth lab inside their vehicle. Both suspects, with extensive criminal histories, face multiple drug-related charges.
Fortson Family Attorney Demands Charges For Former Okaloosa Deputy Who Shot and Killed Hurlburt Airman

As the Fortson family awaits justice, will State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden heed Ben Crump’s call to charge the deputy involved in the controversial shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson?
Brother of Slain Hurlburt Airman Roger Fortson Shot and Killed in Atlanta

Tragedy strikes again for the Fortson family as the younger brother of a slain Hurlburt Field Airman is fatally shot in Georgia, amid a surge of teen violence in Atlanta.
Robert J Guidry Pleaded Guilty to Paying a Bribe. Now, He’s The Top Donor In Okaloosa County 2024 Election Campaigns

Louisiana businessman Robert J ‘Bobby’ Guidry pleaded guilty to bribing a governor for a riverboat gambling license in the 90s. Now, he’s spending money in Okaloosa County Elections. Why?
Deputies Raid Niceville House, Arrest Teen for Child Porn Possession

Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, in collaboration with the Multi-Agency Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence on Fir Avenue today.