WCSO high speed pursuit ends in arrest
Staff ReportOn December 19, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation at…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to discovery of narcotics
On Thursday December 11, a Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing…
Read MoreTwo in custody after traffic stop in Vernon
On December 9, while on patrol in Vernon, investigators with the Washington County Drug Task Force attempted to stop a…
Read MoreOne arrested for alleged sexual battery
On December 2, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible sex offense involving a minor. After an…
Read MoreOne in custody on lewd and lascivious charges
On November 19, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of possible sexualmisconduct involving a minor. After an investigation…
Read MoreVernon City Council approves over $25k in gym repairs following May vandalism
Ali MorelandOn November 11, Vernon City Council held a special meeting to address necessary gymnasium repairs following the break in and…
Read MoreInvestigation leads to arrest after 911 call from child
On November 10, the Washington County Communications Center received a 911 call from a child who advised she was traveling…
Read More25-year sentence for woman who pled to manslaughter in Chipley man’s shooting
A 61-year-old Panama City woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday for shooting and killing a 44-year-old Chipley…
Read MoreDUI arrest made in connection with UTV crash that injured local teacher
A Chipley woman was arrested Friday, October 24, in connection with a UTV crash that left a local teacher seriously…
Read MoreVernon Middle School student arrested in connection with bomb threats
A 14-year-old Vernon Middle School student was arrested and charged after admitting to making bomb threats against the school, according…
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