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    Okaloosa County deputy arrested, fired after allegedly racing, tampering with evidence

    By Summer Poole,

    2024-07-12

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    OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. ( WKRG ) — An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested by the Fort Walton Police Department and fired from the sheriff’s office.

    According to an OCSO news release, 25-year-old Dylan Gentry, a deputy at OCSO since 2021, is charged with reckless driving, racing and tampering with evidence while operating a motorcycle.

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    Dylan Gentry, left, and Sheriff Eric Aden, right (Photo courtesy of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office) .

    Gentry was fired after he was arrested, according to the release.

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    “His actions are not representative of the professionalism and commitment to excellence we expect of our team, and we commend our colleagues in Ft. Walton Beach for their diligence,” the release said.

    While at OCSO, Gentry earned an OCSO Life Saving Award and a Certificate of Commendation & Community Service Award .

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