Update: ECSO Locates Missing, Endangered Woman
October 7, 2022
UPDATE: Amanda Dees Harper has been safely located per the ECSO.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing and endangered woman last seen midday Friday.
Amanda Dees Harper, 42, was last seen in the 6600 block of Pensacola Boulevard wearing a red shirt, blue skirt and blue shoes. She is described as being 5-feet, 4-inches tall, 140 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes.
ECSO said she might be driving a white Honda Pilot with Florida tag #Z86JIE.
Anyone with information is asked to call the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Molino Man Charged With Stealing $2,400 Horse Saddle, Cooler With $1,100 In Fish
October 7, 2022
A Molino man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a cooler containing $1,100 worth of fish and a tote containing over $3,000 worth of horse riding gear.
William “Billy” Arbon Gilly IV, 29, was charged with two counts of grand theft, two counts of burglary of a conveyance, and two counts of dealing in stolen property. All of the charges are felonies.
Gilly allegedly took a large industrial type plastic tote out of the bed of a truck on Ryale Road. The owner told Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies that the tote contained a hunter jumper horse saddle valued at $2,400 and other horse related items for a total value of $3,260.
The victim later located the saddle for sale on Facebook Marketplace by an individual that was currently in a relationship with Gilly, according to an arrest report. The saddle was listed at $800 but the price was later reduced to $650.
Deputies responded to the woman’s home on Barrineau Park Road and recovered the saddle and other items including riding boots, riding crop and a riding jacket. The items were returned to the owner.
Gilly was taken into custody at the home on an outstanding warrant related to an earlier theft of a cooler and fish.
In July, Gilly allegedly took a Yeti cooler valued at $350 that contained $1,100 worth of fish from outside the gas station and Dairy Queen on Scenic Highway. The owner found the cooler for sale by “Billy Gilly” on Facebook, and it later sold for $200, according to ECSO. Investigators were able to serve a search warrant on Facebook for information and identified the cooler based upon minor damage and aftermarket additions.
The arrest report does not state the type of fish or what happened to them.
Molino Man Charged With Battery, Two Counts Of Child Abuse
October 7, 2022
A Molino man is accused of battery against an adult and the abuse of two minors.
Brandon Sharef Spencer, 44, was charged with battery domestic violence and two felony counts of child abuse.
Spencer allegedly attacked an adult female “due to jealousy” and slammed her head into a wall hard enough to break the sheetrock. Two children in the home attempted to help her, and Spencer shoved one of them into a glass table, breaking it, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
The three victims refused medical attention, but deputies noted the broken glass from the table caused minor cuts to one person’s foot, leg and thumb. The report states the residence was in complete disarray with drops of blood everywhere and broken sheetrock and glass from the table.
An ECSO K-9 tracked Spencer, and he was taken into custody. He was later released on a $6,000 bond.
The Florida Department of Children and Families was notified about the incident.
Sunny And Dry Through The Weekend, Turning A Little Bit Cooler Saturday
October 7, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Free Fall Garden Festival Saturday At Escambia Extension
October 7, 2022
Escambia County Extension and the Master Gardeners volunteers will hold their annual Fall Garden Festival Saturday for 8 until 11 a.m. at the Extension office at 3740 Stefani Road. The event is free to the public.
During the event, attendees will have the chance to participate in demonstrations, informative talks, plant giveaways and more. The Extension office’s demonstration gardens will serve as a backdrop to feature discussion topics including growing edible plants and herbs, alternatives to lawns, milkweeds, share gardening, hydrangea care and composting.
The gardens will also be open for those who simply wish to stroll through for plant ideas. In addition, Master Gardeners will be available for questions on gardening and selecting the right plants for your yard.
Northview Gets Senior Night Win Over Pine Forest (With Gallery)
October 7, 2022
The Northview Chiefs earned a senior night victory over the Pine Forest Eagles Thursday night in Bratt.
Northview defeated Pine Forest 25-18, 25-20, 25-11.
The Chiefs honored five seniors (pictured above L-R): Hadassah Mascaro, Alyssa Stabler, Elianna Morales, McKenna Simmons and Emily Levins.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
District 5 Cottage Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Collects Nearly 30 Tons of Debris
October 7, 2022
Escambia County collected and disposed of nearly 30 tons of debris and waste during the District 5 Cottage Hill Neighborhood Cleanup recently. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.
The cleanup resulted in the collection of 29.7 tons of debris, 1,540 pounds of household hazardous waste, and 91 tires and 55 gallons of paint.
The county’s neighborhood cleanup program is hosted by the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency’s Safe Neighborhood Program. Local partners include Escambia County Waste Services, Environmental Code Enforcement, Public Works, Animal Services and Road Prison, along with the City of Pensacola Sanitation Department.
A neighborhood cleanup will be held Wednesday, October 26 in the Cantonment and Farm Hill areas.
Tonight’s High School Schedule, And Thursday Night Scores
October 7, 2022
Here is this week’s football schedule and Thursday night scores from across the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Tate at West Florida
- Northview at Blountstown (7 pm, tickets sold at the gate)
- Baker at Jay
- Niceville at Pine Forest
- Pensacola High at Pace
- Washington at Godby
THURSDAY
- Navarre 38, Mosley 35
- Pensacola Catholic 38, Gulf Breeze 17
ALABAMA
- Escambia Academy at Pickens Academy
- Escambia County (Atmore) at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Flomaton
Pictured: Tate traveled to Milton last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Former FSU Football Player From Cantonment Facing Gun, Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
October 6, 2022
A former Florida State football player from Cantonment is facing multiple drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop.
Delvin Devante Purifoy, 28, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of opioid (oxycontin) with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a weapon while in the commission of a second degree felony. All of the charges are felonies, with exception of the misdemeanor drug paraphernalia count.
The Pensacola Police Department stopped Purifoy on Pace Boulevard for a window tint violation and a recently expired tag. He told police that he had just left the Black Diamond bottle club of on Highway 29 in Cantonment.
An officer observed a “medium size bag” of marijuana located in plain view in the center console of the Kia Optima, leading to a probable cause vehicle search, according to a PPD report.
According to a Pensacola Police Department report, officers located items that included:
- a bag of marijuana under two of Purifoy’s phones
- two oxycodone pills on top of Purifoy’s social security card and multiple bank cards
- a “Girl Power” backpack containing multiple bags and multiple boxes of sandwich bags with marijuana residue
- a bag with 29 grams of methamphetamine
- a bag with 18 grams of marijuana
- 10 grams of crack cocaine
- a semi-automatic pistol inside a red and black FSU #45 backpack
- multiple clear bags with residue throughout the vehicle
- a clear back “with a small but usable” amount of methamphetamine
- a vacuum sealed one pound sized bag with marijuana residue
- a glass jar with marijuana residue
- $780 in $20 bills
When asked by an officer about his “#45″ tattoo, Purifoy told police that he played for Florida State University during the 2014-2018 seasons and 45 was his jersey number.
He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $76,000 bond.
Speed Limit Reduced On Nine Mile From Chemstrand To Baldridge
October 6, 2022
The speed limit has been lowered on a portion of East Nine Mile Road, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
The speed limit was reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph on East Nine Mile Road from Chemstrand Road to east of Baldridge Drive (near Target) as construction crews temporarily closed the bicycle lanes. The bike lane closure and speed limit reduction will continue until a construction project is completed.
The $7.2 million Florida Department of Transportation project aims to improve safety on a 2.3 mile segment of East Nine Mile Road. It includes widening the turn lanes to include 5-foot bicycle lanes in each direction, pedestrian and traffic signal upgrades, minor guardrail, drainage improvements, and milling and resurfacing of turn lanes and bicycle lanes.
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