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Okaloosa County deputies still searching for answers in 30 year old cold case
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputies are continuing to search for answers in a 30-year-old cold case. UPDATE: Federal Bureau of Prisons responds to Todd Chrisley's allegations about FPC Pensacola According to Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers and OCSO, Edward Deresky was shot in what officials believed to be an attempted drug transaction while driving near Shirley Drive and Marler Street in Fort Walton Beach. The incident happened just after 9 p.m. on May 29, 1995, according to officials. Deresky attempted to leave the area but crashed on Lovejoy Road and later died at the hospital. Pensacola woman accused of using stolen identity to buy Chevrolet Silverado, deputies say Anyone with information is asked to contact ECCS at 863-TIPS. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15 hours ago
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Mobile police horse retires after 8 years of service
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The noble steed, Ghost, is now getting some much-deserved relaxation after eight years of service with the Mobile Police Department. Mobile woman accused of domestic violence, police say 'The department will miss Ghost,' Public Information Officer, Roderick Miles said. Ghost was born and raised at the Angola Prison in Louisiana until he joined the Mobile Police Department in 2017. For the majority of his time in the force, he was partnerless due to his huge personality and stature. 'Ghost was a big boy!' Miles said. That was until he met David Joiner in 2022, and the two immediately clicked. 'He just had some funny little quirks, like getting out of the horse trailer instead of just stepping like a normal horse, he had this little leap that he would do every time,' Joiner said. The gentle giant, who was slightly afraid of sounds like whistles, had a ton of quirks. Together, the two worked out those issues, earning multiple awards. Like the most improved award during a Mardi Gras training camp. 'Almost like a proud dad seeing your kids' overcoming obstacles and struggles,' Joiner said. The two also received a Commander's citation for their work during the deadly 2022 New Year's Eve shooting in Downtown Mobile that killed one and injured nine. 'Just dealing with everyone screaming and all of the chaos going on just being able to jump into action,' Joiner said. After years of hard work and dedication, Joiner is happy to see his 17-year-old partner get the relaxing retirement he deserves. 'I'm excited for him just to be able to retire and go rest easy,' Joiner said. Mobile County woman celebrates 105th birthday Ghost is now at the 10-42 Police Horse Retirement Home in Trenton, Florida. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15 hours ago
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Pensacola police provide new details in car crash with jogger
UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): has learned more about a crash that happened this afternoon between a vehicle and a pedestrian. A Dodge Challenger traveling west on Garden Street was turning left, or south, onto Palafox Street, according to Pensacola police. A jogger was running south down Palafox at the same time, and the two collided, police said. The crash is still under investigation. PREVIOUS REPORTING: PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at the intersection of Palafox and Garden Streets, authorities said. Todd Chrisley speaks out after Trump pardon, alleges racial injustice at FPC Pensacola Officers reported that the pedestrian was 'trauma alerted' to a hospital following the incident. The crash occurred along the route of the annual . Police described the scene as active but said they expect to complete the investigation before the parade begins. According to a news release from the City of Pensacola, the parade begins at 7 p.m. 'When she called me, she was crying': Nanny Faye's local friend on Todd Chrisley's release No further details about the victim or the circumstances of the crash were immediately released. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16 hours ago
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Eglin Air Force Base test missions to close roads
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Highway 85 and State Road 123 will be closed Wednesday morning for testing taking place on the Eglin Test Complex. 'When she called me, she was crying': Nanny Faye's local friend on Todd Chrisley's release According to a 96th Test Wing news release, a test mission will take place June 4, requiring the road to be cloed from 9 a.m. to noon. The road should not be closed for more than 90 minutes at a time, but it may be closed at different times during the morning. Fairhope and Daphne hit by 80 mph winds as surprise storm downs trees across Baldwin County More information can be found at the Eglin Air Force Base website, or by calling the 96th Test Wing public affairs office at 850-882-3931. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17 hours ago
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Pensacola woman accused of using stolen identity to buy Chevrolet Silverado, deputies say
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola woman is accused of using another person's identity to buy a Chevrolet Silverado at an automobile dealership in Escambia County, Florida. Teen arrested in Fairhope shooting Brandi Michelle Neal, 51, is in the Escambia County Jail on several fraud charges and grand theft of a motor vehicle, has learned. She is being held without bond, jail records show. 'She would steal another's identity and try to buy that truck in that innocent person's name without their knowledge,' an Escambia County Sheriff's Office Facebook post said. 'She entered a local dealership and, using the name that's not her own, purchased a bright red Chevrolet Silverado.' According to the ECSO post, after Neal took possession of the truck, an acquaintance of hers later had it. The next day, a private landowner requested that the abandoned truck be towed off the property. 'Ultimately, the truck was reported stolen by fraud and returned to the dealership,' ECSO's post said. Neal then learned that her truck had been recovered and contacted deputies about having it returned to her, still under her false identity, according to ECSO. Deputies ultimately did not return the vehicle to her, and she was taken into custody under the name Brandi Michelle Neal, as stated by the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office stated that she also goes by the name Chyna White (Chyna Whyt) on Facebook. UPDATE: Federal Bureau of Prisons responds to Todd Chrisley's allegations about FPC Pensacola This investigation remains active. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
