High-speed pursuit lands one in jail
Washington County NewsA Defuniak Springs man has been arrested in Washington County after stealing a vehicle from Bay County and leading law…
Read MoreSuspect from Silverlake Road shooting in custody
A Youngstown man is behind bars in Washington County in connection to a shooting that occurred Feb. 28 at a…
Read MoreWoman apprehended in high speed pursuit through three counties
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office asked Florida Highway Patrol for assistance in the pursuit of a Cocoa, Florida woman after…
Read MoreWCSO nearly recovered from cyber attack
Diane M. MooreThe Washington County Sheriff’s Office is nearly done recovering from last week’s ransomware cyber attack. WCSO Information Technology (IT) staff…
Read MoreChipley man arrested on multiple animal cruelty charges
Staff ReportA Chipley man is behind bars on multiple counts of animal cruelty after a report came into the Washington County…
Read MoreUpdate: Domestic violence suspect captured after overnight manhunt
Update: Elis Francois Vargas Sterling was captured around 6:30 Friday morning. Sterling was wanted in connection to a domestic violence…
Read MoreTwo arrested after warrants served
A couple is behind bars after an investigation by the Panama City Beach Police led to the issuance of arrests…
Read MoreWCSO mourns passing of K-9 Axil
Staff Report The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to announce the passing of K-9 Deputy Axil, after 8 and…
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