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Fort Walton Beach Police arrest homeless encamped along drainage tributary

During the early morning of March 24th, the Fort Walton Beach Community Policing Unit conducted “Operation Roust”. The purpose was the identification and relocation of numerous homeless individuals encamped on […]

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During the early morning of March 24th, the Fort Walton Beach Community Policing Unit conducted “Operation Roust”.

The purpose was the identification and relocation of numerous homeless individuals encamped on city property along a drainage tributary in to Santa Rosa Sound, according to the FWBPD.

Since the beginning of the year, Officers have been trying to gain compliance with those individuals to depart the property.

Two persons were arrested for trespassing, and a third is currently being sought for an outstanding warrant.

All parties have been offered assistance for living arrangements. Officers are also working together with city workers to clean the litter left behind.

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