The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided the following crime reports for publication:
July 5
•Zachary Kyle Silva, 19, Baker: sexual battery.
July 10
Dearly Ona, 29, Crestview: battery.
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Category: crime
County school resource officer unit presented statewide Agency of the Year award
The Okaloosa County School Resource Officer Unit is the Florida Association of SRO's Agency of the Year.
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CRESTVIEW — After receiving several calls from local businesses, the Crestview Police Department warns local businesses to check incoming currency for counterfeit bills.
Almarante Fire District to display new equipment, celebrate 30th anniversary
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Man gets life sentence on armed robbery charge
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Crestview woman arrested on armed robbery charges
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Sheriff's office K9 teams receive national recognition
The U.S. Police Canine Association is recognizing two Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams for serving in the national Case of the Quarter.
Dog's parking lot death prompts Crestview police's stepped up awareness efforts (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — With daily temperatures in the 90s, popping into shop “for a minute” while leaving a pet in the car can be like leaving them in an oven. A 10-minute stop on a 95-degree day can raise the …
Court date set for man accused of cheating, battery
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