The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a former Okaloosa County EMS paramedic and issued active warrants for another in connection with an investigation that revealed they used their cell …
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50 inmates saved after Crestview bus accident
CRESTVIEW — Sen. Greg Evers praised Florida Department of Corrections Sgt. Burt Sellers and Officer George Lee for their response in an accident that could have cost multiple lives.
Tuesday mornin…
Man allegedly threatens Santa Rosa law enforcement, flees
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched approximately 9:30 a.m. today to the 6000 block of Glenwood Drive in Milton in reference to a domestic disturbance.
A male susp…
Crestview Police chief outlines agency's successes and challenges
CRESTVIEW — Despite an across-the-board pay raise in the Crestview Police Department, the agency entered the 2015-16 fiscal year 12 officers short of its authorized strength.
Police Chief Tony Tay…
Crestview Police accreditation team invites public comments
CRESTVIEW — A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation will arrive Aug. 16-18 to evaluate all aspects of the Crestview Police Department’s policies and procedu…
Crestview Police Department's youth academy starts Monday
CRESTVIEW — Following the success of the Crestview Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, the agency is starting its first summer youth academy.
Monday morning, as many as 50 local kids ages…
OCSO: Stop leaving weapons in unlocked cars
CRESTVIEW — If you keep a gun in your car, lock the doors. That’s the lesson from a string of gun thefts in Okaloosa County.
Since June 26, more than a half-dozen firearms reportedly have been sto…
Sex offender registers permanent Crestview address
CRESTVIEW — An Okaloosa County sex offender has registered a Crestview address.
Timothy Bodie, 47, has registered 147 E. 3 rd Ave., Crestview as a permanent address. He previously registered 321 C…
Beware of counterfeit money circulating in Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking retailers to carefully check their money to ensure it’s authentic.
This month, two area retailers reported counterfeit $100 bills passed …
UPDATE: Crestview teen crashes stolen car into free, according to lawmen
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview teen on Wednesday allegedly crashed a stolen car into a tree near Laurel Hill while trying to elude Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
D’Aaron Chance Taylor, 15, wa…