Escaped Baker Act Patient Found Safely Floating in Turkey Creek
A Baker Act patient who escaped from HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital was safely located after a coordinated search through Turkey Creek involving K9, drone, and marine units.
Cocaine, Pills Found in a Car Carrying an Unrestrained Child
An Okaloosa County traffic stop led to cocaine trafficking and child abuse charges after deputies reportedly found drugs and an unsecured child inside a vehicle.
On the Clock Crime: Employee Admits to Identity Theft
A former Destin Wendy’s employee admitted to stealing identity theft, federal prosecutors say.
Manhunt Underway in Okaloosa After an Armed Home Invasion
Two masked suspects carried out an armed home invasion late Sunday night near Fort Walton Beach, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Deadly Amount of Fentanyl Seized in Crestview Raid
A Crestview man is facing serious charges after deputies and federal agents seized more than 200 grams of fentanyl during a March raid.
Mary Esther Man Faces 30 Charges in Exploitation Case
A Mary Esther man is facing 30 felony charges after a multi-agency investigation uncovered child pornography on electronic devices in his home.
Seized Assets to Fund New Sheriff Gyms in Okaloosa County
Seized assets are now funding new gyms for Okaloosa County deputies.
Deranged Killer Sentenced to Life
A Crestview man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a jury convicted him of murdering his parents and killing the family’s two dogs in a 2019 shooting.
Gun Fired Inside Niceville Home, Infant Present
Niceville police arrested a woman after a firearm was discharged during a domestic disturbance at a home where a 9-month-old child was present.
Young Man Found Dead on a Quiet Okaloosa Road
A 20-year-old Mary Esther man was found shot to death in north Okaloosa County. Deputies are investigating the early morning homicide.
