Comments on: Not A Priority Call: Sheriff Morgan Responds To Cantonment Sportsplex Vandalism

By: Bewildered

Bewildered — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:58:02 +0000

Why should this be a priority for the sheriffs department? Even if they catch these misfits they are not held accountable. Let’s just be glad they have not gotten hurt while they were busy destroying the park – their momas would sue and win large sums. Sad, but true. Our legal system is set up to reward criminals.

By: S.E.

S.E. — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 14:19:43 +0000

Can’t believe I’m going to say this, but why is this an issue? It’s actually not the departments job. Do we really want law enforcement handling issues like this…..shouldnt they be devoting their time to way more serious crimes. Why is this even a news article putting the Sheriff on front street- over this lol!!!! I did not vote for him, however he is 100% correct on this.

By: Tman

Tman — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:08:39 +0000

Unfortunately, I have to agree with northofI10 and Retired LEO. I was a big supporter of the Sheriff on his first run. I think one can be critical of leadership in the ECSD and still be a law enforcement supporter. I have to say, I think the Sheriff is getting the public caught in his battle with the BOCC. We have two elected officials in the North end. The Sheriff has chosen his path and he will answer next election cycle. Mr. Barry, I expect you to do your job as our representative. I ask you not to fall for the tactics the Sheriff has resorted to. Get the facts and make a rational decision on what we as a county can afford.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:47:10 +0000

Sounds like we need a new Sheriff.

By: Mother of Jacks Branch Resident

Mother of Jacks Branch Resident — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:32:14 +0000

@ Esc co Leo for your information it was not totally about theft taking place. I was home alone on my front porch when this person came charging into my yard. I was afraid. I did not know what his intentions were and as an unarmed person sitting on my front porch I felt I had every reason to call the sheriffs department. Know your facts before you comment.

By: Sedition

Sedition — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:21:44 +0000

I bet that if it was Morgan’s property it would be a priority.

By: northofI10

northofI10 — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:12:54 +0000

Escambia County residents—He’s fooled you not once, twice, but THREE TIMES! Now he’s in charge of the most bloated, top heavy, and good ole boy administration in county history and HE is demanding more money and citizens will simply have to put up with more crime until his temper tantrum ends. He campaigned against everything that he’s become and sadly the warning signs were there and ignored.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:56:10 +0000

They can up patrols, that doesn’t mean the vandals will be caught. It’s not the sheriffs job to put up surveillance systems, lock citizens property, etc. you protect your own stuff.

If the managers of the park do not have the funds, out of the several hundred kids that play there I’d be willing to bet somebody does!! Do a fundraiser, ask for donations, I’d be willing to bet they could get a security/surveillance system for free, as well as have it installed for free if they couldn’t do it theirselves.

If nothing else, start a ” neighborhood watch” ask for volunteers out of those 100s of families til the vandals are caught..

Catch them, then the sheriff can do their job.

By: Iduno

Iduno — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 22:07:59 +0000

@Tara,
Perhaps the owner of the complex should rent out spaces for folks to have a flea market on the grounds when not being used for sports activities to raise funds. That road sees a ton of traffic and folks love yard sales.

By: Drama King

Drama King — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 22:07:55 +0000

“Your urgency is not my emergency –unless you show me the money..Got it Escambia citizens..” “do you hear me NOW” ??