In January 1943, a misunderstanding involving Crestview’s constabulary led to the town being briefly off-limits to military personnel from Eglin Field. The Pensacola News Journal reported on January 31, 1943, that the restriction had been lifted after a conference between town officials and Eglin authorities. The incident was triggered when the town marshal attempted to arrest a soldier for reckless driving and an Eglin officer for interference. The overzealous marshal was suspended following the event.Special, "Crestview Is Off Eglin's 'Black List'", Pensacola News Journal, January 31, 1943, p. 1.
In January 1943, a misunderstanding involving Crestview’s constabulary led to the town being briefly off-limits to military personnel from Eglin Field. The Pensacola, News Journal reported on January 31, 1943, that the restriction had been lifted after a conference between town officials and Eglin authorities. The incident was triggered when the town marshal attempted to arrest a soldier for reckless driving and an Eglin officer fo.r interference. The overzealous marshal was suspended following the event.Special, "Crestview Is Off Eglin's 'Black List'", Pensacola News Journal January 31, 1943, p 1.