Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

06/16/2026

Several rounds of rain over the next few days will bring possible flooding to some localities the next few days.

06/15/2026

We are still receiving reports from residents about scammers!

Reminder:

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER:
• Call you and demand payment to avoid arrest
• Ask for money through Cash App, gift cards, kiosks, or wire transfers
• Threaten immediate arrest over the phone
• Request payment for warrants or fines without official court documentation

Protect Yourself:
• Hang up immediately if you receive a call like this
• Do not send money or provide personal information
• Verify claims by calling the agency directly using an official phone number
• Report suspicious calls to local law enforcement

Scam Prevention 101!

Don’t fall for phone calls, texts, or social messages claiming you missed jury duty, have an outstanding warrant, or owe bail money. Scammers often impersonate law enforcement or government agencies and try to scare you into paying quickly — usually via wire transfer, gift cards, cryptocurrency (kiosks), or other fast exchange methods. These are not real warrants or bail considerations. Legitimate agencies will never demand instant payment to avoid arrest.
Common Tactics
• Urgent threats or intimidation
• Requests for untraceable payments
• Caller ID that looks real but isn’t
• Pressure to keep it secret or act immediately
If in doubt, hang up and call the official number of the agency directly.
Learn how to spot scams:
FTC – Common impersonation scams & tips: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts
FTC Alerts - Click “Get Consumer Alerts”: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts
FTC - Report Fraud: https://ReportFraud.ftc.gov
IC3 (FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center): https://www.ic3.gov/Outreach/Brochures

06/15/2026

⚡️Thunder After Dark⚡️

Residents may experience aircraft noise June 15-17 when the 58th Fighter Squadron conducts night fly operations in the area.

Fighter aircraft will conduct missions between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Night flying is required for training operations.
33rd Fighter Wing | 53rd Wing | 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing | 919th Special Operations Wing | The 7th Special Forces Group | AFMS - Eglin - 96 Medical Group

06/13/2026

Representing our agency and helping shape the future of crisis negotiations!

Recently, Investigator Tia Frembgen and Sergeant Jessica Trimboli attended the Florida Association of Hostage Negotiators (FAHN) Conference. Beyond attending this exceptional training event, both serve in leadership roles within the organization. Investigator Frembgen serves as a Regional Director, while Sergeant Trimboli serves on the Executive Board as the Association Ambassador.

This year's conference was an incredible success, bringing together negotiators and public safety professionals from across the state to learn, collaborate, and grow. We are especially proud to have two of our own playing a vital role in the foundation, planning, and impact of an event that continues to advance the profession and strengthen agencies throughout Florida.

Thank you both for your dedication to excellence, leadership, and service; both within our agency and across the state.

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06/12/2026

🚨 For the third time in the past year, a narcotics search warrant has been executed at the same Crestview residence.

On June 11, members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Multi-Agency Drug Task Force, along with@Crestview Police Department, served a narcotics search warrant at a home in the 900 block of E. Edney Avenue in Crestview.

The investigation resulted in the arrests of:

• Bernard Windell Clark
• Ryan Lee Cayton
• Hannah Mae Howell
• Shane Darrell Long
• Chad Grice
• Lee Vern Cook

Additionally, Tesla Talbert was located inside the residence and taken into custody on an active felony arrest warrant.

Sheriff Aden: "We're all working together to target illegal drug activity, which has such a dramatic and negative impact on the safety and quality of life in our community. Great teamwork!" ⭐⭐⭐

06/12/2026

Crestview Drug Traffickers Indicted
Friday, June 12, 2026
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida
Pensacola, Florida – Arzalea Teshean McLaughlin, 37, Benjamin Eugene Mack, 54, and Roger Cornell Daniels, 37, all of Crestview, Florida, have been indicted in federal court on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of co***ne and co***ne base, conspiracy to commit unlawful use of communications facility, and possession with intent to distribute co***ne. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charge.

McLaughlin, Mack and Daniels appeared in federal court for their arraignment before United States Magistrate Judge Zachary C. Bolitho in Pensacola, Florida. Jury trial is scheduled for July 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. before District Court Judge T. Kent Wetherell, II.

If convicted as charged, McLaughlin and Mack face a minimum mandatory of 10 years’ imprisonment, and up to life in prison, and Daniels faces a minimum mandatory of 5 years’ imprisonment, and up to a total of 74 years’ imprisonment.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations, and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Alicia H. Forbes.

An indictment is merely an allegation by a grand jury that a defendant has committed a violation of federal criminal law and is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website. For more information about the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl.

Contact
United States Attorney’s Office
Northern District of Florida
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06/11/2026

Some people pass through life quietly. Others leave a mark so profound that their presence is felt long after they’re gone.

At yesterday’s memorial service for 44-year-old Sergeant Jonathan Schlager, OCSO Chaplain Tim Sheldon described him as all the best parts of an “exclamation point”!

That’s to say Sgt. Schlager lived with a boundless enthusiasm for life that touched all of us. Whether he was serving his community as a respected law enforcement leader, serving his country in the Air Force, mentoring fellow deputies, shredding heavy metal riffs on his guitar with his band, or spending time with the family he adored, Jonathan lived life at full volume and intensity.

Sheriff Aden, Jonathan’s OCSO co-workers and his friends highlighted the ways his energy was infectious, his personality unforgettable, and his exuberance inspiring. But for all his light-heartedness and love of a good prank, Sgt. Jonathan Schlager was also an extremely dedicated and productive professional, a trusted mentor, a loyal friend, a loving husband, and an extremely proud Dad.

On June 10th hundreds of law enforcement officers, airmen, friends, and family members gathered to celebrate Jonathan's life and honor his legacy.

Chaplain Sheldon told the crowd in the final 48 hours of his life Jonathan was still focused on the people he loved most. He made sure he gave his wife a special ring he wanted her to have, and he filled the family's new pool for his daughter.

His service at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College concluded with a final tribute that was quintessentially Jonathan. Years ago in his law enforcement paperwork, he had related that someday he wanted "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"—the Guns N' Roses version of course —played at his funeral if anything should happen to him. That ending song sparked a lot of tears - but it was perfect as both a farewell and a reminder of the life Jonathan lived: bold, authentic, passionate, and entirely his own.

As many of us know all too well, it’s so hard to say goodbye to someone so young with so much more to give. But Jonathan lived fully. He loved fiercely. He served honorably.

And while most lives end with a period, his years here will always be remembered as an exclamation point by all who knew and loved him. Rest in Peace our Friend.
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06/11/2026

Some calls end with a cool beach photo!

During a welfare check on a Destin beach, a group of young boys asked deputies to strike a pose with them for a photo.

We were honored! It's always rewarding to make a few new friends during your shift.

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06/11/2026

It's that time again!

Come check out ways to boost your self defense skills this Saturday with free classes at Emerald Coast Martial Arts Academy and . ☑