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Investigator honored for drug task-force work; VFW presents awards to two residents

Crestview City Council · March 23, 2026
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Summary

The council received VFW presentations recognizing Investigator Corey Rawls for leading a long-term drug probe that produced five simultaneous warrants in Crestview; Brady Matthews also received a certificate. The honors highlighted interagency cooperation and the role of local task forces.

The Crestview City Council heard a VFW presentation honoring Investigator Corey Rawls for his work on a drug task force that led to five simultaneous warrants in the city. "He was the lead investigator over a long term drug investigation that led to five simultaneous warrants right here in the city of Crestview," Chief McCosker said during the presentation.

Commander John E. Hamilton and Barbara Beetle presented certificates of appreciation for law-enforcement service and civic contribution. The council and audience applauded the recognitions; Brady Matthews also received a certificate acknowledging "alertness, personal courage, and the ever efficient guardianship of life and property," according to the VFW reading of the certificate. "Thank you," David Forte (BDI) later told council in a separate public comment acknowledging city staff support for contracts and partnerships.