Two Bay County Sheriff’s deputies are being recognized for their calm and compassionate response after assisting an autistic child who fled from his father’s vehicle and refused to return, prompting …
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Florida woman posing as ICE agent kidnaps immigrant in Bay County, deputies say
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPANAMA CITY, Fla. — A Florida woman is behind bars after allegedly impersonating a federal immigration agent and kidnapping a woman who believed she was being detained by a legitimate …
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Florida NewsPolice Blotter
Bay County man killed in early morning crash on U.S. 231
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPANAMA CITY, FL – A Bay County man killed in an early morning traffic accident on U.S. 231 has been identified. Vincent Lee Linton, 30, was struck and killed around …
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Florida News
Sheriffs leading search for missing 77-year-old Bay County woman
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesBAY COUNTY, FL – The Bay County Sheriffs Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing female. Jossie Blailock is a white female, approximately 77 years old, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Two Bay County Men Convicted on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – A federal jury in Tallahassee has convicted Brian Joins, 51, and Joshua Webb, 38, both of Panama City, Florida for the offenses of conspiracy to possess with …
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BAY COUNTY, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the seizure of six and a half pounds of crystal methamphetamine, a pound and a half of a heroin/fentanyl mixture, …
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Bay County man charged for sexual battery of children under 12
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesDALKEITH, FL – On March 8, 2021, the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a sexual battery on a child. The suspect in the case, Joseph Weldon …
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Three men charged for installing credit card skimmers at Bay County area gas pumps
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesLYNN HAVEN, FL – If you gassed up in the Bay County area, you might want to double-check your credit card statements because the police here found credit card skimmers …
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Sheriff’s Office Says Suspect in Bay County Double Homicide Was a Transient
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesBAY COUNTY, FL – Today at a press conference, Sheriff Tommy Ford outlined the details of an investigation by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office which resulted in the arrest of …
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Florida News
Bay County Announces This Week’s COVID-19 Supply Already Spoken For
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesBAY COUNTY, FL – Bay County Emergency Services reported on Monday that their small supply of 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines have already been allocated and all appointments have been filled for …
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Watch: Man attacked two women with Samurai Sword in Bay County, Florida
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCALLAWAY, FL – A man who attacked two women with a samurai sword in Callaway, Florida was safely taken into custody by Bay County Sheriff’s Office deputies without incident. Police, …
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Suspect arrested for robbery of Bay County Dollar General
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBAY COUNTY, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations has made an arrest in the November 30, 2020 robbery case at Dollar General at 4335 Highway 231. At …
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Four arrested in connection with Bay County Thanksgiving molestation of child
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBAY COUNTY, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of four individuals on charges related to the molestation of a child. One man was arrested for the …
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BAY COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) received confirmation of four COVID-19 related deaths, a 74-year-old woman (case confirmed October 10), a 77-year-old man …
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BAY COUNTY, FL – DOUBLE RED FLAGS posted again today. This means beaches are closed to swimmers. Please stay out of the treacherous Gulf waters, as violating Double Red Flags …
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Bay County Meth Mom Charged for Leaving Baby to Die in Car in September
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBAY COUNTY, FL – A Florida mom has been arrested and charged for the September negligent death of her baby. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Department, she left the …
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New York News
Suffolk County Police Rescue Boaters from Fire on Great South Bay
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSUFFOLK COUNTY, NY—Three boaters experienced a frightening start to their holiday weekend when their vessel caught fire in the Great South Bay on Saturday morning. Thanks to the swift response …
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SEASIDE PARK, NJ — The Ocean County barrier island, stretching from Seaside Park to Bayhead, faced significant coastal flooding following this weekend’s passing storms and high tides. High tides pushed …
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Suffolk County Police Recruits Participate in Bay Shore Fire Company 5k and Food Drive
by Adam Devineby Adam Devineby Suffolk County Police Department The spirit of giving is alive and well with the members of Suffolk County Police Recruit Class 22-185, who participated in a charity run and …
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Jersey Shore NewsOcean County News
County purchases 1.32 acre bayfront lot in Bayville for $485,000
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBAYVILLE, NJ – Virginia Haines and the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund are spending down the estimated $60,000,000 in public open space funds as promised. Last week, the Board …
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A warm welcome under chilly gray skies was provided to participants in the 8th Barnegat Bay Blitz held on June 7 at the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices …
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Police Blotter
Bayville man charged after GPS leads cops to stolen items in Berkeley Township burglary
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBerkeley Township, NJ – A Bayville man was arrested after police tracked stolen property using GPS technology following a burglary on Holly Lane, authorities said. Residents reported seeing a person …
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Community News
Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms …
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New Jersey News
Man charged in fatal Bayonne stabbing after late-night dispute
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBAYONNE, NJ – A 41-year-old man from Garfield was fatally stabbed Monday night during a domestic dispute inside a Bayonne residence, prompting a homicide investigation. Police were called to 17 …
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Community News
Free rabies clinic set for Bayville this November and January
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBAYVILLE, N.J. – Pet owners in Ocean County will have two chances to protect their animals from rabies at upcoming free vaccination clinics in Bayville. The clinics are scheduled for …