CRESTVIEW—Police blocked off both lanes of State Road 85 on Sunday morning after they discovered methamphetamine in a vehicle that had struck a power pole. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when a…
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Deputies take back unwanted, unused prescription drugs
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office hopes fewer unwanted prescription drugs are on bathroom shelves and affecting the water system after its drug “take-back” event on Saturday.
More community engagement, transparency among new police chief’s plans
CRESTVIEW — Gaining more resident feedback and fostering greater transparency are among Tony Taylor's plans as the Hub City's new police chief, he said during a visit to the Crestview News Bulletin o…
Deputies, FHP troopers say no day is typical in north Okaloosa
Outside city limits, police patrols throughout northern Okaloosa County’s 450 square miles are handled by sheriff’s deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
Budget cuts lead to sheriff's office staff reduction
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has begun restructuring due to another budget reduction of $528,000 for the 2012/2013 fiscal year. This latest cut comes on top of a 17 percent or $5.5…
Kentucky man accused of rape jailed in Crestview
SHALIMAR, Fla. — A man wanted in Lewis County Kentucky for first-degree rape of a child under 12 years old and first-degree sodomy of a child under 12 years old has been arrested by the Okaloosa Coun…
Crestview police seek armed man after morning carjacking
CRESTVIEW — Police seek a Hispanic male in his mid- to late-20s or early 30s who reportedly carjacked a Lowe’s Home Improvement employee this morning.
Dorcas burglaries raise concern
DORCAS — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating four burglaries in the Dorcas community east of Crestview.
7 tips to avoid tax identity theft
PENSACOLA — Tax identity theft happens when someone files a tax return using your personal information — like your Social Security number — to get a refund from the IRS.
Knights of Columbus Ladies plan Crestview fundraiser, luncheon
CRESTVIEW — An annual Bunco fundraiser and luncheon is planned 9:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 701 U.S. Highway 90 E., Crestview.