WCSO Youth Summer Camp gives local students hands‑on learning and experiences
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) recently wrapped up its 2026 Youth Summer Camp, giving local students ages 8–14 hands‑on…
Read MoreChipley man charged in fatal Orange Hill Road shooting
Staff ReportAccording to a release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), on Saturday, June 6, the Washington County Communications Center received a…
Read MoreWashington County EMS professionals honored for exceptional patient care
Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews recently recognized four emergency medical professionals for receiving awards from Ascension Sacred Heart Bay honoring exceptional patient care and service…
Read MoreWCSO Emergency Management urges residents to prepare as hurricane season begins
With hurricane season officially underway, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Department of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take…
Read MoreColorado arrest made in Washington County child exploitation investigation
A California man has been arrested in Colorado in connection with a Washington County child exploitation investigation that began October 24, 2025,…
Read MoreCounty approves temporary funding for Sheriff’s Office to acquire biometric identification equipment
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted during a Thursday, May 7 emergency special meeting to temporarily fund more…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrests
A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop April 29 on a vehicle committing a violation…
Read MoreChipley man arrested in sexual battery investigation
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chipley man on Wednesday following an investigation into a reported sexual offense involving…
Read MoreBrief pursuit on Highway 77 leads to meth arrest
On Sunday, April 12, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on…
Read MoreWashington County EMS reflects on a decade of progress under Sheriff’s Office
SKYLA CARTERWashington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Randy Truette recently outlined the department’s operational experience, recent advancements, and future priorities,…
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