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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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SATURDAY IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS: Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, including deputies from @WCSOFL, located a stolen car in the parking lot of Walmart. When deputies attempted to take the driver, Christopher William Knight, 35, into custody, he refused to get out of the
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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So this happened today.💍. Congratulations to newly sworn-in @WCSOFL Deputy David Hemingway and his bride-to-be!
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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UPDATE 12:40 PM: Mrs. Lucille has been located safe. Thank you all for your help!.
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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WCSO SEARCHING FOR MISSING ELDERLY WOMAN IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS . @WCSOFL is searching for a missing 79-year-old in the area of Cordie Redmon Road in DeFuniak Springs . Mrs. Lucille Peters went missing around 11 am this morning. She is described as a white female with short gray
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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CRASH SHUTS DOWN ONE NORTHBOUND LANE OF 331 S NEAR 331 BUSINESS IN FREEPORT. A traffic crash has shut down one lane of northbound 331 S near 331 Business in Freeport. There are multiple vehicles involved. @WCFRFL is on scene. Please use caution in the area and expect delays.
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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WANTED FELON ARRESTED IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS; FIREARM AND METH FOUND ON PROPERTY. A fugitive wanted out of Okaloosa County was taken into custody without incident following a coordinated effort by members of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in DeFuniak Springs. On July 21, 2025,
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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TRAFFIC CRASH BLOCKING INTERSECTION AT HIGHWAY 98 AND COUNTY ROAD 393 IN SANTA ROSA BEACH . The @WCSOFL is on scene of a traffic crash currently blocking the intersection of Highway 98 and County Road 393 in Santa Rosa Beach, affecting westbound lanes of travel. Expect delays
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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RT @AllEmeraldCoast: New Microchip Scanners in Walton County! 🐾 Six locations now offer easy access stations to scan lost pets and reunite….
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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RT @WaltonAirRescue: We are honored to have been a part of today’s groundbreaking ceremony! 🛠️🚁✅. Our @WaltonAirRescue crews & teammates fr….
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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Great teamwork!.
@OCSOALERTS
OkaloosaSheriff
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OCSO News Release:. Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) executed a search warrant today at 2908 Bentwood Lane, Fort Walton Beach. 24-year old Talben Francis, a registered sex offender, was arrested for possession of
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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UPDATE: SUSPECT ARRESTED IN GOLD SCAM THAT COST 74-YEAR-OLD VICTIM MORE $280,000. Manpreet Singh, 31, of Alhambra, California, fraudulently deceived the victim in this case that their financial institution was not credible and to remove funds. He then directed the victim to
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
4 months
WCSO INVESTIGATING GOLD BAR SCAM THAT COSTS VICTIM MORE THAN A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS. Walton County, FL — The @WCSOFL is warning the public about a highly sophisticated scam that recently cost a Walton County resident more than $280,000. The victim reported she was contacted
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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TUESDAY NIGHT IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS: The @WCSOFL received an alert regarding a stolen vehicle traveling in the area. A deputy spotted the vehicle parked at McDonald's on 331 S and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Luis Gerardo Maldonado, 43, of Cleburne, Texas, was detained.
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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WESTBOUND HIGHWAY 98 SHUT DOWN NEAR DON BISHOP ROAD FOLLOWING OIL SPILL. @WCSOFL is on scene of an oil spill that has shut down westbound Highway 98 near Don Bishop Road. Drivers are asked to use extreme caution and expect delays in the area.
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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WCSO LIEUTENANT GRADUATES FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION COMMANDERS ACADEMY. WALTON COUNTY, Fla— @WCSOFL Lieutenant James E. Pitman, Jr. has graduated from the @FLSheriffs prestigious Commanders Academy. Lieutenant Pitman was among personnel representing 36 Florida sheriffs’
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
13 days
Join us in congratulating the four newest members of the @WCSOFL family!. Recent graduates of the @nwfstatecollege Law Enforcement Academy will begin an in-house academy before moving on to our 16-week field training program. Join us in welcoming the following trainees!. John
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
13 days
Today, @WCSOFL joined @FHPPanhandle in the announcement of Operation Southern Slow Down, which begins today and continues through Saturday, July 19th. The week-long traffic safety campaign focuses on enforcement and education efforts related to speeding and aggressive driving
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
17 days
UPDATE 3:30 PM: Second suspect in custody.
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
17 days
THIS MORNING IN SANTA ROSA BEACH: A @WCSOFL traffic unit attempted to pull over a dark-colored BMW sedan this morning near Gabbage Street and Central 7th Street. The passenger of the vehicle ran into a wooded area, and the driver was taken into custody. Walton and Okaloosa
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@WCSOFL
Walton Co. Sheriff
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RT @WaltonAirRescue: At @WaltonAirRescue, our air ambulance and critical care teams are on standby 24/7—ready to respond when time, distanc….
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