Escambia Man Gets 30 Years For Child Porn
October 12, 2023
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 30 years on state prison on child porn charges.
Brandon Lee Stafford pleaded to 15 counts of possession of certain images of child pornography, and he was designated a sexual offender by Circuit Judge Linda Nobles.
On February 24, 2022, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Stafford’s residence in the course of an economic crime investigation. During that investigation, it was determined that he was in possession of child sexual abuse material on his electronic devices, according to prosecutors. That investigation was then turned over to the Special Victim’s Unit at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
“This defendant had over 700 images of child pornography on his computer when it was seized by the Sheriff’s Department,” prosecuting attorney Carrie Gilmer said. “The child pornography found on the defendant’s devices was extremely disturbing and some of the worst that the investigator has come across in this type of case. This sentence will help protect the community and children in the future.”
Donald Ray White, Jr.
October 12, 2023
Donald Ray White, Jr. left for his heavenly home on October 7, 2023, at the age of 56.
Ray, as he was best known, was born in Brewton, Alabama, but lived most of his life in Jay and Milton, Florida. He was an alumnus of Jay High School and the University of West Florida. He dedicated his life to the service of Santa Rosa County, working in the Road and Bridge Department for almost 30 years. He was a dedicated Christian and a member of Harold First Baptist Church. His parents were Donald Ray White Sr. and Nora Nobley White Hunsucker.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Ray is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nelda Campbell White; his three children Brittany, Brandon, and Bethany White; his mother, Nora Nobley White Hunsucker; and his sister, Susan White Powell.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel, 4777 West Spencer Field Road Pace, Florida 32571, with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm and service at 2:00pm. Interment will immediately follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
Brother Levi Blackmon officiating.
The family wishes to thank his coworkers at the county, for the valuable friendship they provided him for many years.
Glenn Lee Calloway
October 12, 2023
Glenn Lee Calloway of McDavid, Florida passed away on October 11, 2023 at the age of 75.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 13, 1947 to the late Comer Lee Calloway and Elma McCurdy Calloway.
Glenn was an accomplished welder/millwright with International Paper. He was a proud Veteran and a Master Mason. Glenn enjoyed racing and was a member of the Southern Outlaw Gassers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Judy Calloway; and great granddaughter, Lyla Rose Mathis.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Belinda Eller Calloway; children, Kerrie Ann (Troy) Kersey and Jason (Beth) Calloway, Heather (Slick) Roley, Nikki Eller, and Danny (Kristi) Eller; grandchildren, Heather (John) Smith, Lacey (Jake) Stewart, Brittany Calloway, Brandon Calloway (Sarah Siemsen), Alex Ferris, Danny Gay, Alanna Gay, Falicia Maddox, Makinzi Roley, Hunter Eller, and Cami Eller; great grandchildren, Kayden, Evelyn, Jaxton, Raylee, Ryli, Ryan, Aiden, Kali, Kynlee, Weston, Zane, Myiah, Grayson, and Rivers.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements
Century Woman Charged With Stealing $3K In Money Orders
October 11, 2023
A Century woman is accused of printing and stealing money orders and taking scratch off lottery tickets from an Escambia County convenience store where she was employed.
Lekicia Ann Manuel, 36, was charged with grand theft. She was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $3,000 bond.
Manuel printed and stole seven Western Union money orders totalling $3,002.98 and also took $630 worth of Florida Lottery scratch off tickets, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. She was working at a Cumberland Farms store on W Street, and her alleged crimes were caught on video during the early morning hours of August 16, according to an arrest report.
Management reported the incident after store reports showed the missing money orders.
Century Council Sets Off On Charter Review, Again. Last Time, They Reviewed The Wrong Version.
October 11, 2023
For the second time, the Century Town Council set off on a deep dive into a charter revision at a workshop meeting Tuesday night.
It was the second review from the beginning, because earlier this year the council accidentally reviewed the wrong version of the document, the town clerk said.
Council members Alicia Johnson and Dynette Lewis were the only members to attend in person. Shelisa Abraham joined the meeting remotely by phone as she was traveling. The town clerk said Henry Cunningham was absent due to a wedding in his immediate family, and she said Santa McMurray-Jackson had a “work emergency”. Interim mayor Luis Gomez, Jr., attended in-person.
The Century town charter is the document that establishes the town, outlines its powers and spells out how it should operate. The charter has not been updated in almost 40 years, and that often creates problems in the operation of the town.
Additional meetings will be scheduled, and any changes must be approved by voters on an upcoming ballot.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Rain Chance Continues Tonight; Only A Slight Chance Of A Friday Shower
October 11, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers, mainly before 1 am. Low around 60. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
2-Year Old Passes Away Due To Oct. 4 Crash In Escambia County
October 11, 2023
A 2-year old boy has passed away from serious injuries he received in an October 4 traffic crash in Escambia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
Troopers said the crash happened when the 75-year old driver of a black Buick failed to yield the right of way and turned in front of another vehicle on Highway 98 near Fairfield Drive.
The 2-year old boy and an infant were ejected from the Buick and were not properly restrained, according to FHP.
The FHP is continuing their investigation.
File photo.
Two Men Shot Near Poarch As They Attempted To Rob Two Others, Sheriff Says
October 11, 2023
Two people were shot as they tried to rob two other people north of Atmore, according to Escambia County (AL) Sheriff Heath Jackson.
About 7 p.m. Sunday, the ECSO, Poarch Tribal Police and Atmore Police responded to a shots fired disturbance in the 7400 block of Jack Spring Road near the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation. They arrived to find two males suffering from gunshot wounds after they attempted to rob two other men, Jackson said.
“One of the victims was armed and after being threatened with a weapon, discharged his weapon at both suspects,” the sheriff said.
Both suspects were airlifted to a trauma center. An update on their conditions was not available.
Photos: Farmers Work To Harvest Peanuts Before Rain
October 11, 2023
Local farmers worked Monday and Tuesday to harvest peanuts that were dug and on top of the ground before anticipated rainfall Wednesday.
An area of low pressure will move along a frontal boundary in the northern Gulf of Mexico, bringing perhaps several inches of much needed rainfall through Friday.
Pictured: Peanuts are harvested on Bratt Road. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate High Fields of Faith Worship Service Moved Indoors Tonight
October 11, 2023
Tonight’s Fields of Faith event at Tate High School will go on as planned; it has been moved indoors to the Fryman Gym due to the threat of rain.
Tate High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host Fields of Faith at 6:30 p.m in the gym.
Fields of Faith is an interdenominational national event where thousands gather on over 500 athletic fields across the country to share their faith. It is a national student-led initiative where students are meeting and organizing the event. Students invite their peers, teammates, families and the local community to meet on the school’s athletic field to worship, pray, be challenged to read the Bible, and follow Jesus Christ.
Guest speaker Austin Marshick, a University of West Florida soccer player, will also share a message.
Admission is free. Local churches, athletic teams, and the community are encouraged to attend.