Two arrested on drug charges after probation search in Holmes County
Staff ReportTwo individuals were taken into custody on multiple drug-related charges following a joint operation conducted by the Holmes County Sheriff’s…
Read MorePeoples guilty in Holmes murder
A 6-person jury took 45 minutes Wednesday to find Matthew Ryan Peoples guilty as charged of Second-Degree Murder with a…
Read MoreMan with active warrants arrested after foot chase
A man with active arrest warrants was taken into custody following a brief foot chase, according to the Holmes County…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to pursuit and arrest.
Brandon ToothOn July 10, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a black Yukon on Bonifay Gritney Road…
Read MoreHCSO announces arrest of Matthew Alford
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announces that Matthew Alford has been arrested in Walton County on various charges, including active…
Read MoreHCSO arrests armed suspect in attempted arson incident
A man is in custody after a tense incident on June 26 in which he allegedly attempted to set fire…
Read MoreHolmes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in locating burglary suspect
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Alford of DeFuniak Springs, who is wanted…
Read MoreTwo HCDC board members charged with Sunshine Law Violations
CAROL KENT SMITHThe State Attorney’s Office has confirmed that an investigation regarding accusations the Holmes County Development Commission (HCDC) violated Florida’s Sunshine…
Read MoreUPDATED: Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom facing two felony charges
More details have emerged in the investigation and subsequent felony charging of Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom. Newsom was formally…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to meth arrest.
On June 22, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Melanie Logsdon…
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