One in custody on charges of sexual battery on a minor
Staff ReportOn Jan. 12, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible sex offense involving a minor. Following an…
Read MoreChipley police officer placed on administrative leave after DUI arrest
Chipley Police Department (CPD) Officer Paul Thomas Demaree, 47, has been placed on administrative leave following a DUI arrest in…
Read MoreEnd of FEMA contractor work suspension on the horizon
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz The end of suspension of FEMA contractor work in Washington County is set to start January 10, 2024. The…
Read MoreCounty commission approves additional line of credit
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved an additional $6 million line of credit on Thursday, Nov. 16,…
Read MoreWCSO investigating early morning death
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a death on Firetower Road, near Wausau. At 5:25 a.m. this morning…
Read MoreAuthorities on scene of shooting incident in Chipley
Authorities are on scene of a shooting incident that occurred at a residence on 4th Street in Chipley around 3…
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