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Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jesse Charles Piechowiak for Methamphetamine, Felony Firearm
A Vernon man has been arrested on gun and drug charges following a traffic stop. During patrol, earlier this morning, a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a traffic stop on Spoolmill Rd. in Vernon. Contact was made with the driver identified as 32-year-old, Jesse Charles Piechowiak. During the...
Local Independence Day celebrations planned for Washington County
Multiple local organizations plan to celebrate the upcoming holiday with events and firework shows for this week. The Splash and Dash in Chipley, FL will be having their annual celebration and fireworks show on Jul 4, 2024. The event will have food trucks, games, live music, and more, all located at the T.J. Roulhac Enrichment & Activity Center in downtown Chipley. This event is free to the public and begins at 3 pm.
Washington County Commissioners father behind bars for alleged arson
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Washington County Commissioner’s father is behind bars for his alleged involvement in an arson that occurred last year in Bonifay. John Hawkins, the father of Commissioner Tray Hawkins, was arrested early Tuesday at his home in Bonifay. According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted by the […]
Disturbance call leads to several felony charges in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday afternoon, a Chipley man was arrested on multiple felony charges after officers responded to a disturbance call. Around 5:00 p.m., WCSO received a call requesting assistance after an argument turned into a physical disturbance while traveling back to the residence on Pinewood Drive. Once the victim arrived at […]
Disturbance leads to multiple felony charges for Chipley resident
A Chipley man was arrested on several felony charges after deputies responded to a disturbance call. Just before 5 p.m., July 1st, Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a call requesting assistance after an argument developed into a physical disturbance while traveling back to the residence on Pinewood Dr. The victim stated once arriving back at the residence she exited the vehicle and called a family member about the situation. The subject, 26-year-old, Justin Cole Barron, continued making threats to harm her and left the residence in a red Ford F-150.
John Hawkins arrested on multiple charges in Bonifay arson
The Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives, along with Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, has made a second arrest in connection to a February 2023 arson case in Bonifay. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office executed the arrest of John Hawkins, father of Washington County commissioner Tray Hawkins, Tuesday, July 2, on multiple charges, including organized scheme to defraud, two counts of fraud, principle to arson, and giving a false report to law enforcement.
Washington County kids experience a day in the life of a firefighter
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Washington County kids were breaking a sweat and putting out fires. Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department held their first-ever Firefighter Day Camp. The goal is to teach kids what to do in the event of a fire as well as introduce them to firefighting as a career while having some […]
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jessica Lynn Parrett and Hailey Faith Reid for Drugs, Etc.
Active warrants lands two Bonifay, FL residents behind bars in Washington County. Just before 11 a.m., Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed two females walking down Hwy 90. One of the females, familiar to investigators, was confirmed to have an active Washington County warrant for violation of...
Woman arrested for meth in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Chipley woman is in custody after deputies say they found methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Around 1 p.m. Friday, deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say they pulled over 51-year-old Wendy Irene Riley on State Road 77 near Buster Rogers Ave. Deputies...
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wendy Irene Riley of Chipley for Methamphetamine on June 28, 2024
A Chipley woman is in custody after deputies located methamphetamine during a traffic stop. At approximately 1 p.m., deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted at traffic stop on State Rd. 77 near Buster Rogers Ave in Wausau, FL. Deputies made contact with the subject in the vehicle who provided a suspended license.
Active warrant lands two women in jail in Washington County
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Active warrants land two Bonifay residents behind bars in Washington County. Law enforcement said before 11 a.m., investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed two females walking down Highway 90. One of the females, Jessica Lynn Parrett, was confirmed by law enforcement to have a Washington County warrant for violation of probation on burglary charges and was taken into custody.
Active warrants result in arrests of two women in Washington County
Washington County, FL; June 28, 2024 — Two residents of Bonifay, FL, were apprehended by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on active warrants, leading to their incarceration. At approximately 11 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigators observed two females walking along Highway 90. One of the individuals, known...
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