Convicted sex offender back behind bars
Staff ReportA convicted sex offender is back behind bars in Washington County.On October 23, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office assisted the…
Read MoreWCSO arrests two on theft charges
Chipley residents, Lawrence Clifton Hathaway and Linnie Trevern Russell were arrested and charged with larceny: grand theft, and trespassing. On…
Read MoreTraffic stop results in arrest of Vernon residents
On October 7th, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on State Rd. 77 near…
Read MoreChipley woman arrested on drug charges after disturbance
On July 16 2024, a woman from Chipley, Florida, is facing drug-related charges following a disturbance at her residence. Earlier…
Read MoreStolen Vehicle Recovered; One in Custody
GARRETT VALCOURTWASHINGTON COUNTY, FL — A Vernon resident has been arrested and is currently detained in Hillsborough County on multiple felony…
Read MoreWashington County Sheriff’s Office arrests trio on felony drug sale, weapon charges
Three individuals were arrested on felony charges after deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Wilderness Road in…
Read MoreVernon man guilty of setting fire to SUV twice in one month
Special to the NewsMIKE CAZALAS, State Attorney’s Office, 14th Circuit of Florida A Vernon man was found guilty as charged Tuesday, May 21,…
Read MoreHigh school student arrested for displaying toy gun on school bus
[email protected] A high school student in Washington County faces pending charges after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
Read MoreChipley police arrest Florida resident on way to Sol Fest for alleged drug possession
While on his way to the electronic dance music festival Sol Fest in nearby Ponce de Leon, a New Port…
Read MoreMan fatally shot by law enforcement during arrest attempt for alleged sex crime against minor
A 42-year-old man was fatally shot by members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) in the Sunny Hills community…
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