Texas Women Charged In Escambia County Retail Theft Spree

July 23, 2026

A Texas duo’s Florida vacation took a sudden detour straight to the county jail following an alleged multi-store shoplifting spree on Wednesday.

Kimberly Nichole Brown, 26, and Mercedes Lasha Bingham, 25, both of Houston, Texas, were arrested by Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with felony retail theft and possession of marijuana.

Patrol deputies and a license plate reader located their rental vehicle near Highway 29 and Brent Lane.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop, and the stealing spree came to an immediate end.

“Pro tip: If you’re visiting Escambia County, leave with sunscreen and souvenirs, not felony charges,” the ECSO noted in a public statement following the arrests.

Both women were booked into the Escambia County Jail with bonds set at $3,000 each.

Comments

4 Responses to “Texas Women Charged In Escambia County Retail Theft Spree”

  1. Verity on July 27th, 2026 11:15 am

    Seems like a bold shelf swipe! Must have been high as a kite, to think they would not get caught!

  2. BigJim on July 23rd, 2026 9:41 am

    Looks like a little wasn’t enough and they were gettin’ greedy with the stealing. Throw the book at them!

  3. Susie on July 23rd, 2026 8:50 am

    Our Deputies don’t play. Great job and thank you!!! They got what they deserved!

  4. Pensacola Pete on July 23rd, 2026 6:27 am

    Florida’s State motto

    Come on vacation, leave on probation, come back on a violation!!





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