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Okaloosa deputy fired after arrest on alleged racing, evidence tampering charges

An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested and subsequently fired after being charged with reckless driving, racing and tampering with evidence while operating a motorcycle, officials said on Friday, July 12. The Fort Walton Beach Police Department arrested Dylan Gentry, 25, shortly after midnight, according to the report. Gentry had been with the sheriff’s […]

An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested and subsequently fired after being charged with reckless driving, racing and tampering with evidence while operating a motorcycle, officials said on Friday, July 12.

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department arrested Dylan Gentry, 25, shortly after midnight, according to the report. Gentry had been with the sheriff’s office for three years prior to his termination.

  • In a news release, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office stated, “Needless to say, such allegations are unacceptable and deeply disappointing.”

The sheriff’s office emphasized that Gentry’s alleged actions do not reflect the standards expected of their employees. “His actions are not representative of the professionalism and commitment to excellence we expect of our team,” the release said.

The sheriff’s office also expressed appreciation for the Fort Walton Beach Police Department’s handling of the situation, stating, “We commend our colleagues in Ft. Walton Beach for their diligence.”

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