County approves temporary funding for Sheriff’s Office to acquire biometric identification equipment
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted during a Thursday, May 7 emergency special meeting to temporarily fund more…
Read MoreHarrison named Outlying County Investigator of the Year by GCCAC
The Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (GCCAC) recently recognized Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Investigator Duran Harrison as its Outlying…
Read MoreWCSO makes donation to the Arc
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) spread holiday cheer with a $2,000 Christmas donation to the Arc of Washington-Holmes Counties.…
Read More2025 WCSO Rodeo ropes in crowds
The 7th annual 2025 Washington County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo returned this weekend Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, bringing…
Read MoreSheriff Crews addresses arrests of Vernon teacher and former teacher
On Thursday, August 28, Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) announced the arrest of Joshua Donald Meyers, a teacher and coach…
Read MoreWCSO, HCSO join for Crime Stoppers community meeting
Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Kevin Crews hosted a Panhandle Crime Stoppers community meeting August 27, where they were…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office invites church security teams to firearm simulation training
Special to the NewsThe Washington County Sheriff’s Office said they have enhanced their training abilities with a state-of-the-art simulator purchased earlier this year.…
Read MoreNational Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes public safety professionals
Staff ReportApril 14-20 will be a time to recognize law enforcement and public safety dispatchers. The National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week…
Read MoreNew EMS center opens in Wausau
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz As Washington County continues to see growth and development, particularly at the south end, a new EMS center recently…
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