Man becomes 'pissed off,' fires gun in direction of public road
CRESTVIEW - An argument between a man and woman resulted in the man discharging a gun down a public road, the woman told law enforcement. On Aug. 5 the woman called 9-1-1 about her boyfriend, who she...
View ArticleDrunk man helps himself to $149.94 restaurant bill, walks out
OKALOOSA ISLAND - A man walked into the Crab Trap on Okaloosa Island and enjoyed $149.94 worth of hospitality. He was not as hospitable in return and walked out without paying the bill, lawmen say. The...
View ArticleWoman pushes man out of bed; man calls 9-1-1
FORT WALTON BEACH - A 50-year-old woman was charged after she allegedly pushed a man out of bed, causing him to injure his elbow. The incident happened Aug. 8 and was investigated by the Okaloosa...
View ArticleWoman carries a big stick, does not speak softly
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS - A local woman has been arrested after she threatened the residents of a McKee Road with a 3-foot stick. On Aug. 9 the woman, identified as Theresa Denise Foss, 35, of DeFuniak...
View ArticleWoman admits to having marijuana down her pants
CRESTVIEW - A woman who was a passenger in a car stopped for a traffic infraction was arrested after lawmen found marijuana on her person. On Aug. 11 an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy spotted a white...
View Article'Is this what you want?'
CRESTVIEW - A woman told sheriff's deputies her husband held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her as the two argued over the termination of their marriage. On Aug. 11 a deputy went to...
View ArticleMan walks out of restaurant without paying, makes getaway on bicycle
OKALOOSA ISLAND - A homeless man who tried to pay a restaurant bill with a non-functioning debit card then fled on a bicycle is being held on a larceny charge. On Aug. 9 an Okaloosa County Sheriff's...
View ArticleLow-speed 'chase' results in man's arrest for eluding
FORT WALTON BEACH - A man who led an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy on a "chase" at a speed that "did not exceed over 30 miles per hour" has been charged with eluding a law enforcement officer. On...
View ArticleWoman chases off would-be golf-club thief
MARY ESTHER - A woman chased off a boy who appeared to be trying to steal golf clubs from her house. The incident happened Aug. 10 at a Peregrine Court residence. An Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy...
View ArticleMan caught trespassing on property he was just told to stay away from
FORT WALTON BEACH - A man who was just warned to stay away from an apartment complex was arrested for trespassing at the apartment complex. On Aug. 10 an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy was called to...
View ArticleBarefooted thief makes off with chainsaws
NICEVILLE - A man reported to police that two chainsaws and a gallon of gasoline he left on his front porch were stolen by thieves. On Aug. 13 a Niceville Police officer was dispatched to a27th Street...
View ArticleItems stolen from band room; rude message left on dry erase board
NICEVILLE - Police are investigating a break-in at Rocky Bayou Christian School where thieves took items from the band room and left a rude message for school officials on the dry erase board. On Aug....
View ArticleWoman beats man's car with umbrella
FORT WALTON BEACH - A woman who vowed to return to a man's house every day to harass him was arrested for criminal mischief. On Aug. 12 a Fort Walton Beach Police officer was called to a Marilyn Avenue...
View ArticleWoman accused of stealing lipstick, fingernail polish, hair oil
FORT WALTON BEACH - A woman was arrested for helping herself to items from a local grocery store without paying for them. On Aug. 15 a Fort Walton Beach Police officer was called to the Publix on...
View ArticleMan says he's just sitting there with friend, watching water
FORT WALTON BEACH - A man was arrested for trespassing after he disobeyed a police order to stay out of Fort Walton Landing. On Aug. 13 Fort Walton Beach Police were called to the park at almost...
View ArticleAlleged car thief drives off with trailer, occupant attached to truck
FORT WALTON BEACH - A 24-year-old Fort Walton Beach is accused of stealing a pickup truck with a trailer hitched to the truck and an occupant inside. On Aug. 18 a Fort Walton Beach policeman came upon...
View ArticleMan tussles with woman; lawmen find sawed-off shotgun
CRESTVIEW - A man who became involved in a physical dispute with a woman was arrested for, among other things, possessing a sawed-off shotgun. The incident began on Aug. 17 when Okaloosa County...
View ArticleMan spotted using cocaine at local nightspot
DESTIN - A Marianna man was arrested after he was spotted using cocaine at a local nighspot. On Aug. 12 an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy was working an off-duty detail at Nightown when he was told...
View ArticleWoman accused of shoplifting hygiene items
FORT WALTON BEACH - A woman was charged with larceny after a loss prevention officer at a local discount store spotted her hiding items in her purse. On Aug. 23 the woman came into Walmart on Beal...
View ArticleWitnesses say man threatened them with screwdriver, beer stein
FORT WALTON BEACH - Witnesses say a Fort Walton Beach man either battered or threatened to batter them, at one time arming himself with a screwdriver and a beer stein. On Aug. 21 an Okaloosa County...
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