Crime

Three face federal charges in Destin cocaine trafficking bust

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Woman reports being sexually assaulted at Fort Walton Beach park

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HARBOR STEALING SPREE? Tackle, a wooden snapper, and even benches have been swiped, but captain suspects it’s an inside job

Matt Algarin

A summer-long string of burglaries at HarborWalk Marina has boat captains and marina employees frustrated and on the lookout for anyone suspicious — as well as thousands of dollars of equipment, a wooden snapper and some human hamster balls. ... Full story

Three bandana-clad men are wanted for Niceville robbery

Angel McCurdy, Florida Freedom Newspapers

NICEVILLE — Officials with the Niceville Police Department are seeking the public's help in tracking down three men wanted in a reported home invasion and robbery. The men are described as a white man with dark, shaggy hair who was wearing ... Full story

Latest scam: 'Sounds too good to be true?'

Florida Freedom

The latest scam involves a letter mailed to residents telling them they’ve won the McDonald’s Mega Prize of $450,000 from McDonald’s in Spain! Recipients are told to contact the listed claim agent, who has an international phone... Full story

POLICE BLOTTER: Home remodeler charged with jewelry heists in Destin (MUG)

Angel McCurdy, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN — A 25-year-old Navarre man was arrested Aug. 30 on multiple counts of grand theft, dealing in stolen property and providing false information. Lance Edward Santos, a carpenter for Ivanoff Construction in Destin is accused of stealing fro... Full story

Destin Man Destroys Fishing Boat with Molatav Cocktail

A Destin man was arrested early Saturday morning on multiple charges of arson, burglary, possessing and throwing a destructive device, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, after he admitted torching the Southern Belle fishing boat as it... Full story

POLICE BLOTTER: Teen tries to steal three shirts, found with $60 cash

A teenager who tried to steal three T-shirts was arrested. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office was called to Beall’s Department Store after a store employee saw that the 15-year-old entered into the dressing room with three shirts, but ... Full story

POLICE BLOTTER: Man allegedly tells deputies he found white powder behind toilet, gave it a try

Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN — A 27-year-old man was arrested July 16 on charges of possessing a controlled substance without prescription. Daniel E. Debernardi was seen inside Night Town in Destin with a white substance, according to an Okaloosa County Sheriff&rs... Full story

POLICE BLOTTER: Domestic dispute on the docks ends in the water, arrest for cocaine

Deputies: Man throws woman into water A 36-year-old man was arrested July 9 on charges of battery and drug possession. Shane Michael Gause was fighting with the mother of his child on the dock behind Fisherman’s Wharf in Destin, according t... Full story

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