Traffic stop leads to arrest, detention of cash, narcotics, and firearm
Staff ReportOn September 7, 2025, the Bonifay Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 79 near Iowa Avenue after receiving…
Read MoreBPD Sergeant Shirah makes special visit to preschool
AMBER PATINOSergeant Mikaela Shirah of the Bonifay Police Department (BPD) stopped by Meme & Pa’s Little Rascals Preschool in Bonifay on…
Read MoreChinese national arrested in Bonifay following police pursuit and PIT maneuver
A routine traffic stop escalated into a police pursuit on the evening of March 8, resulting in the arrest of…
Read MoreBonifay residents arrested for smuggling contraband
On September 18, 2024, officers from the Bonifay Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a red Pontiac due to…
Read MoreMan arrested for felony theft at local business
One man has been arrested following a felony theft at a local business. Bonifay Police Dept. released details on August…
Read MoreFormer Bonifay police officer Steven Lee awarded Purple Heart
GARETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Steven Lee, formerly of the Bonifay Police Department, was recently honored with the Police Purple Heart Medal for injuries…
Read MoreLaw enforcement holds torch run in honor of Special Olympics
Local members of law enforcement could be seen running through Bonifay in red shirts in the early morning on March…
Read MoreMiss Trailblazer Pageant looks to raise money for Bonifay Police Department, K-8 School
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz An annual beauty pageant fundraiser for the Bonifay Police Department and Bonifay K-8 School will crown a young queen…
Read More2023 Year in Review: Holmes County
Holmes County was not without its share of headlines in 2023. From public arguments between county officials and community members…
Read MoreBonifay police officer receives recognition award
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Bonifay police officer Raymond Grimbly was given an award from the American Police Hall of Fame and Legion of…
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