WCSO high speed pursuit ends in arrest
Staff ReportOn December 19, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation at…
Read MoreVernon Middle School student arrested in connection with bomb threats
A 14-year-old Vernon Middle School student was arrested and charged after admitting to making bomb threats against the school, according…
Read MoreWCSD increases security following concerning messages sent to Vernon Middle School staff
The Washington County School District and Sheriff’s Office are investigating concerning messages sent to two Vernon Middle School staff members,…
Read MoreWashington County deputy arrests motorcyclist after pursuit on Highway 90
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a motorcyclist Wednesday, October 8, after a short pursuit along Highway 90. While…
Read MoreWCSO arrests all suspects in Merry Acres Drive armed robbery and drug seizure
CHIPLEY, Fla. (October 1, 2025) — Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews has announced that all suspects connected to the August…
Read MorePanama City man killed in ATV crash in Washington County
A 68-year-old Panama City man was killed early Wednesday morning in an ATV crash on Amethyst Lane in Chipley, near…
Read MoreChipley man charged with 2 counts of engaging in sexual acts with an animal
A Chipley man is facing two felony charges after allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with an animal, according to Bay…
Read MoreWashington County man arrested on charge of sexual battery of a child under 12
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Peter Franklin Grey, 43, on a charge of sexual battery on a child…
Read MoreFormer Vernon teacher arrested in Washington County on lewd and lascivious charges
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has arrested a former Vernon Middle School teacher following an investigation into allegations of…
Read MoreArmed disturbance investigation leads to large narcotics seizure in Washington County
An armed disturbance and alleged assault on Merry Acres Drive has resulted in the arrest of two men and the…
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