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Fort Walton Beach man accused of selling fentanyl to teen who overdosed: OCSO
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A Fort Walton Beach man is accused of homicide after a 16-year-old’s overdose death, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. An OCSO news release said an investigation into the teen’s drug overdose death led to the arrest of 21-year-old Quion Cortez Purnell. Purnell is charged with homicide caused […]
Two arrested after pursuit in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a vehicle with Alabama tags on Highway 81 on Tuesday. Authorities said the Chrysler 200 failed to stop, initiating a pursuit that led south on Hwy 81 into Walton County, exceeding 100 mph. The driver was also recklessly driving through multiple […]
Pensacola man arrested for Brent double shooting that left 1 dead
Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a Pensacola man Thursday for a double shooting on Sunday that left one man dead. Deputies arrested 35-year-old Walter Baker for one count of homicide, one count of attempted homicide and possessing a weapon by a convicted felon. ...
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office announces death of Sgt. Katoshia Young
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that Sgt. Katoshia Young died. The SRSO said Young joined the department as a detention deputy in 2005. "Throughout her 19 years of service, she has been a cherished friend, colleague and mentor to many," an SRSO release said. "Her kindness and wisdom will be missed by all." The department did not disclose the circumstances surrounding young's death. This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office announces death of Sgt. Katoshia Young
Car jumps pool, narrowly avoids disaster in Fort Walton Beach
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A car crashed through a fence and flew over a backyard pool Saturday, leaving a neighborhood shaken but relieved that the incident didn’t result in more serious consequences. The crash occurred at 811 Laurel Drive in Fort Walton Beach where homeowner Dennis Krebs was inside his house just moments […]
4 Pensacola, Fla. residents arrested Oct. 12 on possession charges
Four Pensacola, Fla. residents were arrested Oct. 12 on possession of drug charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Sebastian Blake, 35, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana I and possession of drug paraphernalia; Danielle Maulden, 43, […] The post 4 Pensacola, Fla. residents arrested Oct. 12 on possession charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.