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Human remains found near Stillwell Boulevard in Crestview, sheriff’s office investigating

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after human remains were discovered Friday in an area near Stillwell Boulevard in Crestview.

Jared Williams

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Human remains were discovered Friday in an area near Stillwell Boulevard in Crestview, prompting a death investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the scene after receiving a report from individuals who located the remains, according to a Friday post from the sheriff’s office.

The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information was available at the time of the announcement.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS, emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile app.

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