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Cantonment Man Charged With Bank Fraud, Grand Theft
A Cantonment man is charged with multiple felonies after allegedly depositing a counterfeit check and subsequently making withdrawals.
Travis Marchey Butler, Jr., 21, was charged with six felonies — bank fraud, grand theft, forgery, criminal use of personally identifiable information, uttering forged instrument, and using a two-way communications device to commit a felony. He was released [...]
New 146 Lot Subdivision Planned For Highway 29, Quintette Road
A new 146 lot subdivision is proposed for the area of Quinette Road and Highway 29.
“Carrington Valley” would be located on 145.6 acres that front both Highway 29 and Quintette Road.
The development is being proposed by David W. Fitzpatrick for single family homes, according to Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) documents.
The proposal is in [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Meth Trafficking, Destroying Evidence, Fleeing
A Cantonment man is facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop Sunday.
Charlie Clifford Davis, 53, was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, destroying evidence, marijuana possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing and eluding, and driving with a suspended license third or subsequent offense.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop near Durand Avenue and Elliot [...]
New 134 Lot Subdivision Planned For Highway 29 Near Pinoak Lane
A new 134 lot subdivision is proposed for Highway 29 near Cantonment.
“Turtle Creek” would be located on 31.45 acres east and northeast of Highway 29 near Pinoak Lane, across from the produce stand.
The development is being proposed by Garden Street Communities Southeast of Pensacola for single family homes, according to Escambia County Development Review Committee [...]
Firefighters Battle Woods Fire In Cottage Hill
Firefighters were battling a woods fire behind several homes in Cottage Hill Sunday afternoon.
Multiple stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service responded about 3:15 p.m. to the 1800 block of Williams Ditch Road, east of Parker Road.
There was no structural damage immediately reported, and no injuries.
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K-9 Buster Is Working To Detect Weapons In Escambia Schools (With Gallery)
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Buster is now working at local schools to detect weapons.
Buster specializes in the detection of firearms and ammunition. Firearms are not permitted o Escambia County Public Schools campuses at any time.
Buster and his handler, deputy Katie Touchstone, are being used in the schools and at sporting events.
For more photos, [...]
Fiery Crash Claims Life On Highway 97 In Molino
A fiery Highway 97 crash in Molino claimed a life early Saturday morning.
A white Nissan Sentra left the roadway about 5:40 a.m. and hit a tree before catching fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash on Highway 97 near Abromovich Lane, less than a mile [...]
Motorcyclist Critically Injured On Highway 97 After Swerving To Avoid A Deer
A motorcyclist was critically injured in an early morning crash on Highway 97 south of Walnut Hill.
A 49-year old Atmore man was northbound on Highway 97 south of Tungoil Road when he swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. His motorcycle left the roadway, overturned and collided with [...]
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