Walton Co. Sheriff

@WCSOFL

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DeFuniak Springs, FL

Joined August 2012

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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…

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 24

So this happened today.💍 Congratulations to newly sworn-in @WCSOFL Deputy David Hemingway and his bride-to-be!

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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 23

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.

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 22

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,…

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 17

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…

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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All Things Emerald Coast@AllEmeraldCoast · Jul 16

New Microchip Scanners in Walton County! 🐾 Six locations now offer easy access stations to scan lost pets and reunite them with their families. Visit South Walton Sub Station, Walton County Animal Shelter, Mossy Head Sub Station, Paxton Fire Dept, Woodlawn Fire Dept, or Freeport…

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Walton Air Rescue, Florida@WaltonAirRescue · Jul 16

We are honored to have been a part of today’s groundbreaking ceremony! 🛠️🚁✅ Our @WaltonAirRescue crews & teammates from our sister base, Okaloosa MedFlight, were able to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new HCA freestanding ER facility set to serve North Walton! 🏥🚨🚑

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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 16

Great teamwork!

OOkaloosaSheriff@OCSOALERTS · Jul 16

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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 16

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…

WWalton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Apr 2

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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 16

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.…

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 15

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.

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 15

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’…

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 15

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…

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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Walton Co. Sheriff@WCSOFL · Jul 15

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…

WCSOFL's tweet image. 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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Walton Air Rescue, Florida@WaltonAirRescue · Jul 10

At @WaltonAirRescue, our air ambulance and critical care teams are on standby 24/7—ready to respond when time, distance, or specialized care makes all the difference. Because saving lives isn’t just our mission—it’s our passion! 🚁💙

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