On October 24th approximately 8:46 pm a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a Ford F-250 traveling north on Hwy 71 with no headlights. The deputy conducted a traffic stop as the vehicle pulled into the Pilot parking lot. During the traffic stop it was discovered the driver, William Ansley, had an active warrant from Seminole County Georgia for fraud; insufficient funds. Ansley was arrested and transported the Jackson County Correctional Facility to be held for Seminole County.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a scam utilizing Facebook. The victim is asked to like former Senator and former Presidential candidate, Rick Santorum.

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office participated in the recent Florida Sheriff’s Task Force initiative to remove felons from Florida’s streets. Operation Felon Sweep focused on removing violent felons, felons with outstanding warrants, and sexual offenders and predators from our communities. The statewide sweep ran from September 28 through October 22, 2012 and resulted in 11,875 felony arrests.

Jurors say a 43-year-old Florida Panhandle man should be executed for at least one of two 2010 deaths during a drug robbery.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new program designed to let the public view surveillance photos typically seen only by investigators in crimes ranging from shoplifting to scams. The photos on the Sheriff’s Office website under the new “Take a Look, Catch a Crook” program shows people of interest, witnesses, or potential suspects connected to various crimes around Okaloosa County.

On October 22, 2012 the Dothan Police Department made a four count felony arrest following a recent investigation of multiple crimes.

On October 19, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a report of a domestic assault a residence located in the 1100 block of West Powell Street.

A maritime watchdog says global sea piracy has fallen to its lowest level since 2008 as threats from Somalia ease.

The medical examiner's office is trying to identify the remains of a woman found under a home in southwest Atlanta.

Two Navy sailors are expected to be charged in connection with the prostitution scandal that engulfed U.S. Secret Service.

On October 17, 2012 the Dothan Police Department conducted an investigation into a fire that was started in a cell at the Dothan City Jail.

A Northview High School student has been arrested for making threats against the school.

A Houston County man in jail on domestic violence charges is now facing kidnapping charges, as well.

Albertville police say a woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 2-year-old grandson after driving while under the influence when she ran over the child.

The Florida Highway Patrol make an arrest on a FHP warrant for Leaving the Scene of a Traffic Crash Involving Death.

An official wants to try to curb Chicago's homicide rate by imposing a new tax -- a nickel for each bullet and $25 for each gun sold in the surrounding county.

Federal prosecutors are asking that kidnapping charges against Charles Dean Partin be dropped.

On Monday, October 15, 2012, the Headland Police Department responded to the 500 block of Terrace Drive in Headland in reference to a shooting.

The Dothan Police Department is seeking the help of our local community in locating a man wanted for robbery and assault.

A judge has set a tentative trial date next year for the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with fatally shooting Trayvon Martin.

On October 16, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to an armed robbery in progress at Local Cash Advance located at 1726 Montgomery Highway.

On October 15, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a report of a firearm assault that occurred in the 1300 block of Lake Street.

On October 11, 2012 the Dothan Police Department made a two count felony arrest following a recent investigation.

A woman with close ties to a Christian organization is accused of stealing thousands of dollars for months, without anyone knowing.

Attorneys for former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman say prosecutors are dragging their feet on turning over some evidence and not turning over other information in a timely manner.