High school student arrested for displaying toy gun on school bus
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz A high school student in Washington County faces pending charges after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office: Person fatally shot after altercation at Vernon fish camp
Staff ReportAn individual was reportedly shot and killed after an altercation at Diamond Head Fish Camp in Vernon on Saturday, April…
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…
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 MoreWCSO: Arrested Chipley High student had list of people to harm
A 10th grade student at Chipley High School was arrested after reportedly having a list of people he wanted to…
Read MorePolice arrest man after law enforcement chase
A 26-year-old man from Chipley was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, after a law enforcement pursuit on a motorcycle that ended…
Read MoreCommunity organizations receive donations from Washington County Sheriff
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz As part of a recent Christmas tradition, Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews personally handed donations of $1,500 each to…
Read MoreAuthorities charge Chipley man with burglary, grand theft
A Chipley man incarcerated at the Washington County Jail has been charged with burglary and grand theft. Gregory Singletary, 27…
Read MoreChipley man sentenced in sexual battery case
A Chipley man already in jail will remain there after recently pleading guilty to molestation charges in a sexual battery…
Read MoreCaryville residents arrested for burglary
Staff report The burglary of a barn resulted in the arrest of Brandon Lee Charles Thomas and Jessica Lynn Parrett…
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