Bond Set At $2 Million For Grocery Store Active Shooter Suspect
August 18, 2019
Bond has been set at $2 million for the suspect in an active shooter situation Thursday at an Escambia County grocery store.
Reginald Lee Booker, 29, is charged with aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, robbery with firearm, use or display of a weapon during a felony, firing a weapon in a public, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. He remains in Baptist Hospital where he underwent surgery due to gunshot wounds. An update on his condition has not been made available.
According to the ECSO, Booker walked into the Grocery Advantage on Lillian Highway at New Warrington Road with a handgun and then opened fire, according to Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan. He said the suspect was the only person injured; no civilians or deputies were hurt.
Chief Deputy Chip Simmons said three deputies were on scene quickly, and “they started to pursue the gunman through the store”. He said the suspect, now identified as Booker, ran into the back warehouse area of the store and was hiding behind boxes of produce.
“The deputies challenged him there. He produced a firearm, and he was shot,” Simmons said. He described the gun as a small caliber handgun.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the officer involved shooting.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge. Mugshot above is from May 2018.
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Onie Jean Stuckey Graham
August 18, 2019
Onie Jean Stuckey Graham, 88, of Pensacola, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 8, 1931, in Atmore, Alabama. She was retired from numerous positions she held throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years,Alton (Pee Wee) Graham; her son, Bruce O’Neil Graham; her parents, George Leroy and Jesse Grey Stuckey; and two sisters, Bessie and Opal.
She is survived by her children, Wendell Stephen Graham of Pensacola, FL, Janet Lynn Graham of Pensacola, FL and Debra Hurst of Alexandria, VA.; daughter-in-law, Joy Findley; four grandchildren, AJ Graham, Troy (April) Graham, Whitney Wyatt and Christopher Clark and three great grandchildren, Colby Graham, Daniel Graham and Colby Wyatt; two sisters, Lee Brannen of Panama City, FL and Oleta (Bob) Baker of Shreveport, LA.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019, with visitation from 3:00 – 4:00 pm and service at 4:00 pm at Family-Funeral & Cremation, 7253 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida 32504 with Kenneth Bullard officiating.
The family would like to thank Mrs. Clara Bullard and Covenant Hospice for the excellent care given to our mother during her illness.
Train Blocks Cantonment Crossing For 15 Hours
August 17, 2019
A portion of an Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway train has blocked a Cantonment intersection for 15 hours.
The railcars blocked Highway 97 just south of Muscogee Road since at least 6:30 p.m. Friday. The train split, with other intersections in the area left open.
Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry reached out to AGR and was told the train should be moved by 9:30-10 a.m. No reason why the crossing was blocked for the night was provided.
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One Critically Injured In Early Morning Wrong-Way Crash On Highway 29
August 17, 2019
At least one person was critically injured in a crash involving a wrong-way driver early Saturday morning in Cantonment.
The accident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. on Highway 29 near Pinoak Lane, near the Grace Valley Baptist Church. One person was trapped in their vehicle until they were extricated by firefighters.
Highway 29 was completely shut down due to the accident and for a LifeFlight landing zone.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated and has not released any additional information.
Pictured top: At least one person was critically injured in this crash early Saturday morning on Highway 29 (photo courtesy WEAR 3). Pictured below: LifeFlight lifts from the scene (photo courtesy CD Davidson-Hiers). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘Manic’ Woman Hit Ransom Middle School Dean With Her Vehicle In Car Rider Line, ECSO Says
August 17, 2019
A “manic” woman hit the Ransom Middle School dean with her vehicle in a car rider line as about 100 students waited nearby, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Christina Cranford-Denham, age 41 of Cantonment was charged with first degree felony aggravated battery on a school official. She was released from jail on a $50,000 bond.
The school resource officer (SRO) reported that she observed Cranford-Denham swerve around the dean striking him on the arm as he was directing traffic in the car rider line after school Thursday.
The deputy wrote her report that when she stopped Cranford-Denham’s Buick Enclave, she “appeared manic and possibly under the influence of narcotics”. She refused commands to park and exit the vehicle, the arrest report states. The SRO reported that she opened the driver’s side door, unbuckled her seat belt, and removed her from the vehicle. The deputy said as she attempted to handcuff Cranford-Denham, she “bent over while acting erratic” before walking backwards to her patrol vehicle.
The Ransom Middle School dean told deputies that he attempted to stop Cranford-Denham from cutting into parking lot traffic at which time he was hit. He refused medical treatment.
According to the arrest report, the incident occurred during a torrential rainstorm as about 100 students were standing under an awning just a few feet away from where the dean was hit by the vehicle.
Cranford-Denham was allowed to call someone to pick up her children. She was trespassed warned from the Ransom campus.
Kickoff Classic Wins For Tate, Northview (With Scoreboard, Photo Gallery)
August 17, 2019
Area high school football teams were back under the Friday night lights for kickoff classics. Here are scores from the North Escambia area:
Tate 13, Pace 7
The Tate Aggies beat the Pace Patriots 13-7 in a kickoff classic at Pace.
Kesean Williams had honor of the the first score of the season for the Aggies for a 7-0 lead. With the game tied 7-7, sophomore quarterback Dalton Biggs found Cody Brown on a Hail Mary pass for the game winning touchdown.
The Aggies will swing into the regular season Friday night at 7:00 as they host Pensacola High School in Pete Gindl Stadium.
FOR A TATE AT PACE PHOTO GALLERY, CLICK HERE.
Pace 14, Tate 0 (JV)
Pace 8, Tate 0 (Freshmen)
Northview 7, Baker 0
The Northview Chiefs beat Baker 7-6 Friday night in Baker. The Chiefs will open the regular season Friday night at home against Lighthouse Christian. It’s also senior night for Northview; the Chiefs only have three home games this season.
Baker 16, Northview (JV)
Baker 8, Ernest Ward Eagles 0
West Florida 7, Navarre 7
Escambia 27, Pensacola High 0
Gulf Breeze 14, Choctaw 0
Catholic 19, Washington 14 (Thursday)
Pictured: The Tate Aggies defeated the Pace Patriots Friday night in Pace. NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Highway 95A Collision
August 17, 2019
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash Friday evening on Highway 95A near South Chipper Road.
The driver of Chevrolet Blazer was injured when she rear-ended a Ford pickup truck about 6:25 p.m. She was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Nature Trail House Fire Sparked By Lightning
August 17, 2019
Authorities have determined house fire Thursday evening in the Nature Trail subdivision was sparked by lightning.
Firefighters arrived on scene in the 8000 block of Salt Grass Drive in Beulah to find smoke billowing out of large single story home.
Escambia County Fire Rescue said Friday that crews performed an aggressive interior attack on a working attic fire, preventing the fire from spreading to other parts of the home. County officials said the resident’s personal belongings were saved as a result.
There were no injuries reported.
Escambia Fire Rescue said smoke alarms were present in the home, but the occupant was alerted by a neighbor.
Despite Threats, Crowds Attend Gallery Night
August 17, 2019
Crowds attended Gallery Night in downtown Pensacola Friday night despite supposed threats that were making their way around social media.
Various posts stated that a man wanted to shoot up Seville Friday night. All day Friday, Pensacola Police called said the threats were not credible, and Gallery night continued without incident.
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Escambia Firefighters Work To Help Keep School Zones Safe
August 17, 2019
Escambia County Fire Rescue trucks were in school zones across the county during this first week of school with lights flashing as a reminder to drivers to slow down. Pictured top: An Ensley Station of Escambia Fire Rescue truck in the McArthur Elementary school zone. Pictured below: Engine 18 from the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue in the Molino Park school zone. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
