Vehicle Stolen During Beulah Road Home Invasion
February 6, 2017
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A home invasion robbery in Beulah is under investigation this morning.
The woman was transported to an area hospital in unknown condition after the incident in the 8400 block of Beulah Road at Twenty-One Oaks Drive. Deputies say she was attacked and her 2006 white Chevrolet Cobalt with Florida tag 9613BJ was stolen.
The vehicle may have right passenger door damage and it has a skull and cross-bone sticker on the back window.
Authorities have not said if the incident is related to triple murder suspect William Boyette. A vehicle linked to Boyette was found in the Beulah area Saturday morning. More info…
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Triple Murder Suspect Boyette Shoots Woman, Steals Vehicle During Beulah Home Invasion
February 6, 2017
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UPDATE: New photos released of Boyette and Rice, although deputies say she may now have orange hair. ECSO will not say when or where the photos were taken.
4pm – Sheriff David Morgan says woman shot in home invasion robbery this morning — Kayla Crocker — is in critical condition.
No information that Boyette has changed vehicles…vehicle has not been recovered.
Sheriff criticized those publishing false information or rumors on Facebook, other social media, wasting department resources to follow fake info.
Investigations on smaller property crimes being suspended, freeing investigators to work on Boyette case.
Earlier update:
Vehicle stolen, woman shot during Beulah home invasion and robbery 6:30 Monday morning. Victim identified as 28-year old Kayla Crocker, currently in the hospital. Two year old son in house not harmed.
A 2006 white Chevrolet Cobalt with Florida tag 9613BJ was stolen. The vehicle may have right passenger door damage and it has a skull and cross-bone sticker on the back window. William Boyette was involved, according to Sheriff David Morgan. He and Mary Rice committed the crime, made a purchase at a local Shell Station and then proceeded to get breakfast at Hardee’s.
Rice has dyed her hair orange. Boyette did not exit the vehicle at the Shell or Hardees.
“Once again our suspect is mobile,” Sheriff David Morgan said. “We have called in all of our available resources.”
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A massive manhunt continued Sunday and into Monday for William “Billy” Eugene Boyette Jr., a suspect in three recent murders, as the reward for his arrest increased by $1,000.
Boyette, 44, is a suspect in the shooting death of 30-year old Alicia Greer and 39-year old Jacqueline Moore in Milton at the Emerald Sands Inn on Tuesday and 52-year old Peggy Broz Friday morning in Lillian, AL.
Law enforcement officers in multiple counties spent Sunday following up on alleged sightings of Boyette, but all turned out not to be him.
He allegedly stole the victim’s car Friday in Lillian. That vehicle was found abandoned in Beulah Saturday morning on Nine Mile Road near the I-10 intersection, not far from Navy Federal. That led authorities to believe that he might be in Escambia County where he has family ties. A K-9 search around the car turned up nothing.
“I want to emphasize to the community that we are looking now, aggressively, for someone who is a killer in our community,” Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said during a joint news conference Saturday afternoon.
“Some are saying, ’sheriff, you’re scaring our community.’ I hope I am. If Mr. Boyette and his family are listening, I intend to aggressively pursue anyone that aids, abets or assists in any way in Mr. Boyette’s continued evasion of law enforcement,” Morgan said. “We have reason to believe that he’s involved in three homicides to date. For God’s sake, let’s don’t make it four.”
Morgan, referring to Boyette as a killer, encouraged residents to be vigilant and on the lookout for him.
“I cannot overemphasize how dangerous this suspect is,” Morgan said. “Do not — I repeat, do not — in any way attempt to contact or have contact with Mr. Boyette. Get on your telephone and notify law enforcement. Citizens are not equipped to deal with this.”
He may in the company of Mary Barbara Craig Rice, 37 of Milton (pictured left). She has been missing for two days.
“We do not know where Rice is an accomplice or a hostage,” Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Office Sgt. Rich Aloy said.
Morgan acknowledged that Rice could even be dead.
“Is that a distinct possibility? Of course it is. That’s part of why we’re so concerned,” the Escambia sheriff said.
A reward for information leading to the arrest of Boyette had grown to $11,000 by Sunday night. Anyone with information on Boyette’s whereabouts should call 911. Authorities said he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Stafford Announces College Scholarship Availability
February 6, 2017
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford has announced the 2017 Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE) college scholarship. Three $1,200 scholarships will be awarded this summer by FSASE for the 2017 school year.
The scholarship is available to juniors or seniors attending an accredited Florida university or college, with a major in: political science, public or business administration, or journalism/mass communications. Among the requirements, students must have maintained a “C” average or above the previous year, demonstrate financial need and be registered to vote.
Copies of the application and full eligibility requirements may be downloaded from the Supervisor of Elections website at EscambiaVotes.com, may be picked up at the Elections Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor, or click here. Completed applications must reach the Supervisor’s office by close of business March 29, 2017.
Stafford will forward one application with a written recommendation to the FSASE Scholarship Committee, which will review the submissions from all 67 Florida counties. The scholarships will be awarded by the Association and the winner will be announced at the 2017 FSASE Summer Conference in May.
Students from Escambia County were scholarship winners in 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2016.
IP Explosion: Officials Say No Impact On Drinking Water
February 6, 2017
The explosion two weeks ago at International Paper in Cantonment has had no impact on the drinking water supply in the area, according to officials with the Unified Command.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has inspected the local drinking water system and found zero impact related to the incident. Water quality samples are being taken from 13 locations in the impacted area.
In an abundance of caution, drinking water samples were taken from both ECUA and Gonzalez systems and test results confirmed the material is not in the drinking water.
There are no licensed private drinking water wells within in the community.
The Unified Command is comprised of International Paper, Escambia County EMA/Public Safety, Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Pictured top: Gonzalez Utilities, along with ECUA, Farm Hill and Cottate Hill utilities serve the Cantonment area. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
County To Re-do New Highway 97, 95 Intersection In Molino
February 6, 2017
Escambia County plans to try again on recent changes to a Molino intersection after public complaints about the design.
The county recently removed the “Y” intersection at Highway 95A and Highway 97 in Molino. A curve was added to Highway 95A to slow traffic and aid in the enforcement of a “No Truck” zone on Highway 95A from Highway 97 to Highway 29.
Late this week, weather permitting, the county plans to remove the asphalt and reduce the angles of the curves.
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Escambia County Updated Preliminary Flood Maps Available
February 6, 2017
Updated preliminary flood maps are now available for Escambia County on the Northwest Florida Water Management District’s flood information portal, which provides flood data to Northwest Florida residents for informational purposes only.
To check the proposed flood zone of a property, click on the Escambia County map and the flood information portal will open up to search for a property by address. The “effective flood zone” is the current information and “preliminary flood zone” is what is proposed. Citizens are encouraged to preview the maps online.
Flood Risk Open House meetings for the public will be coordinated by FEMA in the community during the month of April, providing residents an opportunity to view the maps and to speak one-on-one with specialists about topics such as flood zones, base flood elevations, flood insurance, the appeals process, mitigation grants and building requirements. Attending specialists will include representatives from various divisions of NWFWMD and FEMA.
Warmer Weather With Afternoons In The 70’s
February 6, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Pictured: Sunday’s North Escambia sunset. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
February 6, 2017
The following students (pictured above) were named Students of the Month for January at Bratt Elementary School.
Eric Anthony
Nevaeh Bush
Addison Carpenter
Kaedence Carter
Will Classen
Crimson Davis
Riley Dawson
Logan Diller
Kintley Flowers
Olivia Garrett (not pictured)
Tucker Hare
Graysen Hubbard
Mary Catherine Hughes
Landon Johnson
Kaitlin Lloyd
Maddi Lowery
Tyler McAnally
Keira McDuffie
Austin Minchew
Angel Schoonover
Jackson Simmons
Bryce Stabler
Kimmora Thomas
Raleigh Warr (not pictured)
The students pictured below, Kimmora Thomas and Logan Diller, were chosen to represent Bratt Elementary School as Escambia County Students of the Month for January.
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4-H Horsepower Club Donates To Animal Shelter
February 6, 2017
The Escambia County 4-H HorsePower Club in Cantonment recently decided to help out the Escambia County Animal Shelter.
Following parliamentary procedures, the club approved a Levi Nelson motion to donate $125 worth of puppy and kitten food to the shelter. Taylor Nelson, president of the club, ensured that the purchase did not go over budget. The 4-Horsepower Club also collected baskets of used towels for the shelter.
The Escambia County 4-H HorsePower Club donates all funds collected to community service work.
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Tavianna Parker Named Miss EWMS (With Photo Gallery)
February 5, 2017
Tavianna Parker, 13, was named Miss Ernest Ward Middle School Saturday night in “A Disney Celebration” themed pageant at the school. She is the daughter of Joseph and Sheley Parker.
Third runner-up was Wylder Gibson, second-runner up was Jessica Stabler, and first runner-up in the annual pageant was Jordan Wilson.
Other awards presented were: Miss Hospitality Jessica Stabler, Miss Congeniality Tavianna Parker, People’s Choice Jessica Stabler, Miss Personality Jordan Wilson, Miss Physical Fitnesss Hailey Harigel, and Miss Poise and Appearance Jordan Wilson.
For a photo gallery from the pageant, click here.
Editor’s note: Photo reprints are available. Email news@northescambia.com for details.
Pictured top: Miss EWMS Tavianna Parker is crowned. Pictured inset: Jordan Wilson was first runner up and named Miss Poise and Appearance and Miss Personality. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
