Sat. Feb 7th, 2026

One in custody on charges of sexual battery on a minor

Branden Dewayne Zimmerman

On Jan. 12, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible sex offense involving a minor. Following an investigation into the allegations, a warrant was issued for Branden D. Zimmerman, 30, of Chipley.

On Jan. 13, Zimmerman was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail. He was charged with sexual battery involving a victim under 12 years of age, with the offender over 18 years of age.

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