Feb 5, 2026
Jay man charged with 15 counts animal cruelty
A Jay man has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and five counts of animal cruelty after several animals were seized from his property.
Feb 4, 2026
Navarre man arrested in drug sting allegedly sold drugs to high schoolers
A Navarre man was arrested Feb. 3 during a targeted narcotics operation in Milton.
Damorian Joseph McCarty, 19, is charged with drug possession, burglary, larceny and damaging property with criminal mischief.
Jan 19, 2026
Milton Police: Woman arrested after striking dog on head, lifting animal by throat
The Milton Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an animal cruelty investigation involving a dog at So Pawsh Dog Grooming in Milton located at 6056 Doctor’s Park Rd, Milton, FL 32570.
Kerree J. Patterson, 37, is charged with animal cruelty.
Jan 19, 2026
Sheriff: Four arrested for Milton burglary
An alleged burglary Friday, Jan. 16, led to the arrest of four people in Milton.
The burglary plot was foiled by a neighbor, who noticed the alleged burglars in action and alerted the homeowner. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office soon responded and the suspects were apprehended after initially attempting to flee.
Jan 12, 2026
Milton man arrested after alleged shooting on Galahad Trail
A Milton man is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing another man.
Cameron Rayshaun Keys, 22, is charged with manslaughter for the killing of Tyler James Caraway-Appleby, 21.
Jan 5, 2026
Man who allegedly stole from Danika Troy crime scene pleads not guilty
A man connected with the Danika Troy crime scene has pleaded not guilty to charges he stole from the scene and failed to report her death. Troy, 14, was murdered last month and her body was found in the woods off Kimberly Road in Floridatown.
Dec 19, 2025
Background details surface on teens accused in Danika Troy killing
The Santa Rosa Press Gazette has learned additional information about the two teens accused in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy in Floridatown in early December.
Dec 18, 2025
MPD traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest
A routine traffic stop by Milton Police Department officers led to a drug trafficking arrest on De. 16.
Dec 9, 2025
Pace man allegedly stole from Danika Troy crime scene, failed to report her death
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office alleges that a Pace man failed to report the discovery of a body and instead stole a scooter belonging to the deceased, later identified as Danika Troy.
Dec 8, 2025
School safety director pleads no contest to battery charge
Daniel Hahn, the former director of school safety for Santa Rosa County District Schools, has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge. He was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.














