On November 19, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of possible sexual
misconduct involving a minor. After an investigation into the allegations, a warrant was issued for 41-year-old Ricky Ray Helt. On November 19, 2025, Helt was arrested in Bay County on a Washington County charge for Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Victim less than 12 years of age, offender 18 years or older.
On November 25, Helt was extradited back to Washington County Jail and is being
held without bond
One in custody on lewd and lascivious charges
Ricky Ray Helt
Ali Moreland 
AMBER PATINO