Sheriff’s Office: Child safely removed from Falling Waters sinkhole
Staff ReportA kid reportedly fell into a sinkhole at Falling Waters State Park over the Memorial Day weekend and was “safely…
Read MoreBus driver discusses his experience with student gun arrest
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Recently, a high school student in Washington County was arrested after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
Read MoreHigh 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
An 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
cbreaux@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…
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