Woman Uses Stolen Credit Card To Charge $1903 In Merchadise (Video Included)

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the fraudulent use of a person’s debit card. After stealing the victim’s debit card on or before Tuesday, May 1, 2012, a white female began using the card to conduct $1,903.17 worth of transactions at several different...

Man In Jail For Driving With Suspended License Arrested For Multiple Burglaries

On May 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM the Bay County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 4403 HWY 231 in reference to a burglary of a dwelling. The Deputy made contact with the victim, Stephen Beaty. Mr. Beaty stated that he does not live at this...

Man Who Reported Kidnapping Arrested For Sexual Battery

On May 6, 2012 at about 8:07 PM the Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to the parking lot of the Coin and Bullion Exchange, in reference to a harassment call. The Deputy made contact with Guy W. Grimm Jr. (W/M, 09/20/1964). Grimm stated that he was...

Did Appleman Buy Silence?

The Panama City News Herald has yet to run a story on any lawsuit brought against Jim Appleman. That may not be much of a surprise considering that Appleman paid for News Herald Executive Editor Mike Cazalas to take a trip to this year’s Daytona 500. The...

Former Panama City Airport Police Chief Tony Walker Arrested On Weapons Charges

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announce the arrest of Tony Walker on felony charges of Grand Theft, Dealing in Stolen Property and Tampering with Evidence. The investigation was initiated approximately 3 weeks ago when it was discovered that...

Arkansas Police Chief Pronounced Dead After Being Injured By Hit and Run Driver

**Update** On 5/4/2012, Chief Joe Landers was pronounced deceased while receiving treatment at Bay Medical Center as a result of the injuries he received in the crash.   Here is the police report.Click the image to view the narrative full size.     Earlier Story A Toyota Camery driven by Jimmy J....

BCAC to hold adoption event this weekend, cut fees

BayCountyAnimal Control will participate in the National Pet Adoption Weekend May 4-6 in an effort to find lifelong homes for stray and abandoned animals. Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, adoption fees will be reduced to $40 at the Bay County Animal Shelter, located at 6401 Bayline...

Waste Amnesty Days May 18 and 19

Bay County’s annual Waste Amnesty Days and Recycling Round-up will be held Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Steelfield Landfill located at 11411 Landfill Road in West Bay, off State 79. Residents may drop off their yard debris,...

16 Charged With Solicitation of Prostitution

The Panama City Police Department announces the arrest of sixteen (16) individuals for Solicitation of Prostitution and/or drug related charges. The Panama City Police Department Special Operations Unit conducted an operation that began after complaints were received from concerned citizens and business about the activity. The...

Fire At Arizona Chemical

There is a fire reported to be burning at Arizona Chemical in Millvile.   Check back for more details as they become available.