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Man Arrested for Gun Threat During Highway Altercation

2/12/2026

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Blackie Alvarez, a 34-year-old man, was arrested on aggravated assault and firearm possession by a convicted felon after allegedly pointing a handgun at another driver on Highway 331 in DeFuniak Springs.
Police said Alvarez cut off the other vehicle, brandished a handgun, and was later found with metal knuckles.
He is also wanted for failing to pay child support and is held on a $235,000 bond at Walton County Jail.

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Blackie Alvarez, a 34-year-old man, was arrested on aggravated assault and firearm possession by a convicted felon after allegedly pointing a handgun at another driver on Highway 331 in DeFuniak Springs.
Police said Alvarez cut off the other vehicle, brandished a handgun, and was later found with metal knuckles.
He is also wanted for failing to pay child support and is held on a $235,000 bond at Walton County Jail.