Bonifay Police Department

05/30/2026

It was our pleasure to host a successful fundraising fish fry benefiting Jeffery Johnson.

Special thanks to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office for their partnership and support in co-hosting this event.

We appreciate the outpouring of support from our community and local businesses who donated generously.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and attended, making a difference for the Johnson Family.

05/30/2026

Come see Chief Whitaker, Chief Cook, and Sheriff Tate at the Holmes County Ag Center today for your fish plate. This fundraiser is supporting one of our locals, Mr. Jeffery Johnson, as he battles cancer. A $10 donate gets you a great lunch, and you don’t want to miss out on Ms. Sherryl Johnson’s desserts!

05/30/2026

FUNDRAISER FISH FRY TODAY FOR JEFFREY JOHNSON AT HOLMES COUNTY AG CENTER HOSTED BY BONIFAY POLICE DEPARTMENT and HOLMES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Come out and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Jeffrey Johnson!

Menu includes:
Golden Fried Fish
Crispy French Fries
Homemade Cole Slaw
Baked Beans

Only $10 per plate

Every plate purchased helps support Jeffrey and his family during this time. Bring your friends, family and appetite for great food and even greater cause.

🎣 Benefit Fish Fry for Jeffery Johnson Hosted by the Bonifay Police Department 🎣

Join us this Saturday starting at 11:00 AM at the Ag Center on Highway 90, near the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department, as the Bonifay Police Department and the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office come together to support Jeffery Johnson and his family.

We will be serving:
🐟 Fish
🥣 Baked Beans
🍞 Hush Puppies
🥗 Coleslaw
🧁 Dessert
🥤 Drink

Plates are $10 each.

We will also have a time for open speaking from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for anyone who would like to share words of encouragement & support.

We appreciate everyone who has supported this benefit and look forward to seeing our community come together for a great cause. 💙

05/28/2026

🎣 Benefit Fish Fry for Jeffery Johnson Hosted by the Bonifay Police Department 🎣

Join us this Saturday starting at 11:00 AM at the Ag Center on Highway 90, near the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department, as the Bonifay Police Department and the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office come together to support Jeffery Johnson and his family.

We will be serving:
🐟 Fish
🥣 Baked Beans
🍞 Hush Puppies
🥗 Coleslaw
🧁 Dessert
🥤 Drink

Plates are $10 each.

We will also have a time for open speaking from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for anyone who would like to share words of encouragement & support.

We appreciate everyone who has supported this benefit and look forward to seeing our community come together for a great cause. 💙

05/27/2026

🐟 Don’t forget — our Fish Fry Benefit for Jeffery Johnson is THIS Saturday starting at 11:00 AM hosted by the Bonifay Police Department along with the Holmes County Sheriff's Office

⚠️ IMPORTANT LOCATION CHANGE ⚠️
Due to possible weather, the benefit will now be held at the Ag Center on Highway 90, near the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department.

We’ll be serving:
🐟 Catfish
🥣 Baked Beans
🤎 Hush Puppies
🍰 Dessert
🥤 Drink

💲 $10 per plate

🎟 Advanced tickets are still available at the Bonifay Police Department or through Sherryl Johnson.

Thank you all for your continued support — we hope to see everyone there

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 The Bonifay Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and we thank all who have served. ❤️💙

Please note that our office is closed today in observance of the holiday and will reopen tomorrow during normal business hours. However, our officers are still on duty and available if you need assistance.

Have a safe holiday, Bonifay! 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Utility contracted maintenance crews are in the area of N Waukesha St. Due to one lane closed, traffic is congested in the area. Chief Whitaker has confirmed with the lead agency that no maintenance will be performed Saturday through Monday of the holiday weekend. We strongly urge you to use caution in the area and be patient.

05/22/2026

Early this morning, students at HCHS reported hearing what they believed to be gunshots, and a teacher immediately activated the RAPTOR alert system.

Within one minute, deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff's Office, along with officers from the Bonifay Police Department, were on scene with the School Resource Deputy and began sweeping the school. A complete sweep of the school and surrounding grounds was conducted, with every classroom checked, and everything was found to be safe and secure.

As a precautionary measure, both HCHS and BK8 were placed on lockdown until law enforcement confirmed there was no threat and gave the all-clear.

Sheriff Tate would like to thank the Bonifay Police Department and Bonifay Fire Rescue for their quick response and assistance. The safety of our students and staff will always remain our top priority.

A special thank you to our communications staff as well, for disseminating pertinent information clearly and concisely while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.

05/21/2026

🚔🔥 Bonifay Junior Academy Reminder 🔥🚔

Our Bonifay Junior Academy with the Bonifay Fire-Rescue is coming up June 24–26! We are excited to spend three fun-filled days with the kids learning about public safety, teamwork, and hands-on activities with both law enforcement and fire rescue personnel.

🗓 Dates: June 24–26
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM daily
🍽 Lunch will be provided each day

At this time, the academy is officially FULL. However, we are still accepting names for the wait list in case spots become available.

Sign-Up Form:
🚔🔥 Bonifay Junior Academy Reminder 🔥🚔

Sign-Up Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCDIXwfXjM69TXQDycQALt7e1zfTWUMwy2cQ_3SZ_qrt3IMA/viewform?usp=preview

Thank you to everyone for the incredible support and interest in this year’s academy. We can’t wait to see all of our participants soon! 🚓🚒

05/20/2026

Hey Bonifay — warmer days are here, and with rising temperatures comes an important reminder. ☀️🚔

Leaving a child, dog, or any animal inside a parked vehicle can become dangerous much faster than many people realize. Even on a mild day or while parked in the shade, the inside of a car can heat up rapidly. In fact, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise by 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. Cracking the windows doesn’t do much to slow it down. 🥵

Please help us protect our little ones and our furry friends by never leaving them unattended in a vehicle, even for a quick stop.

If you see a child, dog, or other animal left alone in a hot car, try to note the vehicle’s color, make, model, and tag number. If you’re near a store or business, ask management if they can page the owner. If the owner can’t be located, give us a call so we can respond and help address the situation.

A quick check could make all the difference.