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 MoreWCSO and FHP pursue armed suspect after high speed chase
According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on the morning of January 7, a Florida State Trooper was conducting traffic enforcement…
Read MoreHarrison named Outlying County Investigator of the Year by GCCAC
AMBER PATINOThe Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (GCCAC) recently recognized Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Investigator Duran Harrison as its Outlying…
Read MorePursuit leads to arrest on multiple charges
On December 21, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on…
Read MoreWCSO high speed pursuit ends in arrest
On December 19, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation at…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to discovery of narcotics
On Thursday December 11, a Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing…
Read MoreTwo in custody after traffic stop in Vernon
On December 9, while on patrol in Vernon, investigators with the Washington County Drug Task Force attempted to stop a…
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 MoreOne in custody on lewd and lascivious charges
On November 19, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of possible sexualmisconduct involving a minor. After an investigation…
Read MoreDUI arrest made in connection with UTV crash that injured local teacher
A Chipley woman was arrested Friday, October 24, in connection with a UTV crash that left a local teacher seriously…
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