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09/27/2025

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Sue
ID # 67294
Female
Mixed Breed
Approximately 1-2 Years Old
Brought in from Caswell, Ponce De Leon

Sue is not yet available for adoption. We hold stray/lost pets for three business days to give their owners a chance to claim them. If he is not reclaimed by his rightful owner, he should become available for adoption when we open at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.

Stray/lost animals are held for three days before becoming available for adoption to give their owners a chance to claim them. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://waltonso.org/lost-pets/.

If you'd like more information about any of the animals or know Sue's owners, please give us a call at (850) 892-8758.

09/25/2025

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09/25/2025

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09/25/2025

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09/24/2025

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ARMY CAPTAIN FACING MORE THAN 40 CHARGES OF SEXUAL BATTERY ON A CHILD, MANUFACTURING CHILD PO*******HY, POSSESSION OF CHILD P**N

WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A Captain in the Army stationed at Fort Gordon in Georgia is facing more than 40 felony charges out of Walton County including eight counts of sexual battery on a child.

Sean Benjamin Cushman, 30, was arrested July 15th in South Carolina on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor following a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

On August 25th, Walton County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Aiken County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina regarding the case.

The detective who was lead on the search warrant at Cushman’s home in Aiken, located images and videos on Cushman’s phone of child po*******hy with a victim under 18 that were believed to be recorded in Walton County.

Walton County Sheriff’s Office investigators confirmed that more than 15 videos and photos were recorded and taken of the victim in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

Cushman currently has active warrants out of Walton County for eight counts of sexual battery on a child 12 years old to 18 years old, 17 counts of possession of child po*******hy, and 17 counts of manufacturing child po*******hy.

A spokesperson for the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade confirmed, when Cushman was first arrested on July 15th, he was an active-duty soldier assigned to the 11th Cyber Battalion, U.S. Army Cyber Command.

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09/24/2025

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UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 24

This is not the update we wanted to share. We want to first say that our hearts hurt for Bret's family, friends, and everyone who knew and loved him.

We also want to thank everyone who helped search for Bret, from strangers to the Cajun Navy, Civil Air Patrol, and retired law enforcement. Your efforts are so appreciated. We are in debt to all of you.

On September 14th, our agency was called out to Point Washington State Forest after a father and son found human remains and a campsite while hiking. The Walton County Sheriff's Office immediately responded, and the Medical Examiner's Office was notified. Because of the belongings found at the scene, Bret's family was immediately notified.

Our agency did not make public notification at the request of Bret's parents until positive identification could be made.

This morning, the District 1 Medical Examiner has confirmed the remains found are those of Bret.
Please join us in offering comfort to Bret's family in their time of loss. Rest peacefully, Bret. Semper Fi.

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UPDATE APRIL 23: On Thursday, April 24th, the family of missing 36-year-old Bret Valona will be conducting a search beginning at 10 am at the Eastern Lake Trailhead of S County Highway 395.

Several organizations have offered to help in the search, and the family also welcomes anyone in the public who would like to assist in finding Bret.
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SUNDAY EVENING UPDATE: Search efforts in the area have been discontinued for the day.

Again, there is no immediate indication of foul play or that Valona is in danger.

We will keep all of you updated as we continue to find Valona to ensure he is okay.
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WCSO, WALTON CORRECTIONAL K-9 TEAMS SEARCHING FOR 36-YEAR-OLD "PRIMITIVE OUTDOORSMAN" NEAR EASTERN LAKE TRAILHEAD

The Walton County Sheriff's Office and Walton Correctional K-9 Team are currently in the area of the Eastern Lake Trailhead searching for a 36-year-old who was reported missing by his sister.

Bret Valona was last seen approximately four weeks ago when he was dropped off at the trailhead. Valona is an avid outdoorsman who uses minimal equipment and gear to camp and survive.

Before the missing persons report to our agency, it was not unusual for Valona to go without being heard from for three weeks at a time. However, his family hopes to make contact with him to ensure he is okay.

He was last seen wearing a flannel shirt and Dickies khaki pants and had a yellow rainjacket. He has brown hair, blue eyes, and a sandy brown goatee.

If you have any information about Valona's whereabouts, you're asked to contact the Walton County Sheriff's Office at (850)-892-8111.

09/24/2025

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09/23/2025

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