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.
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.
Super Sunday Weather
February 5, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Areas of dense fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Areas of dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Areas of dense fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Areas of dense fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Murder Suspect On The Run; Stolen Vehicle Recovered
February 4, 2017
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UPDATE: Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan says “I can not over-emphasize how dangerous this suspect is” and called William Boyette a “killer”.
“There is a killer on the loose and we believe he may be in Escambia County…we have recovered two vehicles that may be attributed to Mr. Boyette, both in Escambia County,” Chief Deputy Chip Simmons said.
The vehicle reported missing following a murder in Lillian, AL, has been recovered in Escambia County near the intersection of I-10 and Nine Mile Road.
He may in the company of Mary Michelle Craig Rice, 37 of Milton (pictured left). She has been missing for two days.
There have been no arrests whatsoever in connection with this case, Morgan said. There is no current vehicle description available.
Previous story:
Authorities in two states and the U.S. Marshals are currently looking for an Escambia County man in connection with a double murder in Santa Rosa County and another murder in Baldwin County, AL.
William “Billy” Eugene Boyette, Jr., a 44, is known to frequent both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
He is wanted for capital murder for the death of Peggy Phillips-Broz. She was found dead outside her Lillian home Friday morning. She worked as a respiratory therapist at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola for more than 30 years. Authorities have not released her cause of death.
They found Boyette’s black SUV in the parking lot of Cash Saver Grocery Store on Bower Road and Highway 98 in Lillian. Baldwin County investigators now believe he is driving Broz’s stolen car, a 2003 Chrysler Concorde.
He may be in the company of white woman, officials said.
Boyette is also wanted in connection with a double murder in Milton on Tuesday. Deputies say he killed 30-year old Alicia Greer and 39-year old Jacqueline Moore at the Emerald Sands Inn.
Boyette also has several active felony warrants for unrelated charges.
Anyone with information on Boyette’s whereabouts should call 911. Authorities said he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Nice Weekend Weather
February 4, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Areas of fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Miss Ernest Ward Pageant Is Tonight
February 4, 2017
The 2017 Miss Ernest Ward Pageant will be held at 6:00 this evening in the Ernest Ward Middle School gym. Admission is $5 at the door.
Contestants, pictured above, are (front, L-R) Taylor Levins, Paige Gibbs, Tavianna Parker, Caitlyn Gibson, (back) Jordan Wilson, Brianna Leger, Wylder Gibson, Dakota Peebles, Victoria Scott, Hailey Harigel, Jade’a Johnson. Pictured far right is Jessica Stabler.
The contestants biographies, unedited and as submitted by the girls, are below.
Contestant Number 1, Miss Jessica Faith Stabler. Jessica is the twelve year old daughter of Jason and Stephanie Stabler. She is a member of the Ernest Ward Teens for Christ and an active member at Unity Baptist Church. Jessica has received “A” Honor Roll since Kindergarten. She was chosen All-County Chorus in 2016 and won 2 nd place in her schools Talent show in the singing category. She is a member of the Flip Factory Gymnastics Team and placed 2 nd in the All-Around Gymnastics Competition. Jessica has also participated with Relay for Life and has danced with Heather Leonard’s Danceworks for 2 years. Her hobbies include gymnastics, sewing, making crafts and jumping on the trampoline. Jessica’s future plans are to participate in competitive gymnastics at the collegiate level while earning a business degree. She hopes to own her own Architectural Design Company.
Contestant Number 2, Miss Caitlyn Sarah Gibson. Caitlyn is the 12 year old daughter of Greg and Sylvia Gibson. Caitlyn is a cheerleader and a member of the J.V. volleyball team. She also plays softball at Northwest Escambia. Caitlyn is an honor roll student and last year she received the Presidential All “A’s” award and a letter from President Obama. Her hobbies include drawing, baking and weight lifting. Caitlyn would like to continue playing sports and pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Contestant Number 3, Miss Jade’a Brooke Johnson. Jade’a is the thirteen year old daughter of Felishia Seelig. She is an anchor with the Ernest Ward morning news and a library assistant. Jade’a also plays softball at Northwest Escambia. She is an active member of the Walnut Hill Baptish Youth group and loves to read the bible and help in the nursery. Her hobbies include playing softball, cheering, playing the piano, horseback riding, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Jadea’s future plans are to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in either dermatology or radiology.
Contestant Number 4, Miss Brianna Renee Leger. Brianna is the fourteen year old daughter of Christian and Casaundra Leger. She is a member of Teens for Christ and volunteers at the Molino Branch Library. She has received numerous citizenship awards and also an award from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Brianna’s hobbies include reading, babysitting, word searches, applying make-up and styling hair, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Her future plans are to attend West Florida High School and then University of West Florida to earn her degree in nursing. She would like to be a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Contestant Number 5, Miss Paige Nicole Gibbs. Paige is the twelve year old daughter of Amanda Gibbs and Chris Retherford. Paige is a current member of the Ernest Ward Swim Team, Future Farmers of America and Teens for Christ. Her hobbies include dancing, swimming and spending time with her family and friends. Paige’s future plans are to attend college and become a Veterinarian and work at the Lee Vet Clinic.
Contestant Number 6, Miss Taylor Lynn Levins. Taylor is the twelve year old daughter of Tony and Kari Levins. Taylor has been a member of the Ernest Ward volleyball team for 2 years. Last year, she received the Most Valuable Player Award. She is also a member of Teens for Christ and an active member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church youth group. Taylor’s hobbies include reading the bible, playing volleyball, singing, crafting, and spending time with her family. Taylor’s future plans are to attend college to be a Kindergarten teacher.
Contestant Number 7, Miss Victoria Andreia Scott. Victoria is the thirteen year old daughter of Kelvin Scott and Cynthia Franklin. Victoria is and honor roll student and also participates in soccer. Her hobbies include running, sewing, cooking, styling hair, and helping residents in nursing homes. Victoria’s future plans are to attend college and open up her own hair and nail business.
Contestant Number 8, Miss Taviana Allyse Parker. Tavianna is the thirteen year old daughter of Joseph and Sheley Parker. Taviana has participated on the Sunshine Math Team and the Battle of the Books Club. She is cheerleader, a member of the Student Government Association, a member of the yearbook staff and is in the Ernest Ward Honor Society. Taviana also participated in the Brewton Dance Studio for ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, and hip-hop dance team. Her dance team has danced all over the south and even earned an invitation to New York to practice along side the famous Rockettes. Taviana’s hobbies are dancing, sewing, photography, cooking, drawing, making digital art and spending time with family and friends. Her future plans are to be accepted into the International Baccalaureate Program and attend college to pursue a degree in Anesthesiology. .
Contestant Number 9, Miss Wylder Amelia Gibson. Wylder is the twelve year old daughter of Jamie and April Gibson. Wylder won the President Gold Award for Academic Award in 2015. She is an A/B Honor Roll Student and a member of the EWMS yearbook staff. Wylder has taken dance lessons under the direction of Mrs. Catherine Born for 7 years and is classically trained in ballet and tap. She is a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton, where she enjoys keeping the nursery and teaching Vacation Bible School. Wylder also volunteers at Escambia Westgate School with seasonal activities. Wylder’s hobbies include reading, baking, cooking, making vinyl monograms, hunting with her daddy, playing with the family dogs and helping with the family farm. Wylder’s future plans are to attend the University of South Alabama to receive a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and then the University of Alabama to receive her PhD in Forensic Anthropology. Wylder hopes to train at Quantico and work with the FBI as a Forensic Anthropologist.
Contestant Number 10, Miss Jordan Jade Wilson. Jordan is the thirteen year old daughter of Christa and Will Wilson. Jordan was the recipient of the Cox Hero Award for Bratt Elementary in 2015 due to the success of overcoming a disability. Jordan currently plays soccer for the city of Atmore and has also played softball for Molino and Poarch. She is an avid hunter and involved with 4-H shooting sports. Jordan’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, swimming, playing soccer, spending time with family and friends and helping with the care of her little brother who has Autism. Jordan plans to attend college to pursue a degree in Special Education so that she can help children like her brother.
Contestant Number 11, Miss Hailey Nicole Harigel. Hailey is the fourteen year old daughter of Malcolm Harigel and Amanda Barlow. She is a honor student and a member of the Ernest Ward Honor Society for 2 years. Hailey is an EWMS cheer captain and was chosen at last year’s summer camp as a UCA all-American Cheerleader and represented Ernest Ward in the 2016 Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her hobbies include playing all sports, cheering, helping her mom babysit, and spending time with family and friends. Hailey’s future plans are to go to medical school to become an obstetrician.
Contestant Number 12, Miss Kyleigh Adrianna Dakota Peebles. Dakota is the thirteen year old daughter of Jean Peebles and the late Jarrod Peebles. Dakota was a member of the Student Government Association at Byrneville Elementary. She is currently a member of Teens for Christ. She attends Bratt Baptist Church. Dakota’s hobbies include sewing, playing and reading to her cousins, art projects, and spending time with family and friends. Dakota’s future plans are to attend college to become a Floral Designer.
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Very Slight Chance Of Rain Today
February 3, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Century Chamber Board Meeting Canceled
February 3, 2017
The February meeting of the Century Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors set for Thursday was canceled due to scheduling conflicts and illness.
A full chamber membership meeting will be held in March. The date, time and location will be announced.
IP Explosion: Community Town Hall Meeting Tonight
February 2, 2017
A community town hall meeting will be held tonight to provide the very latest information on the International Paper explosion in Cantonment.
International Paper hosted an “open house” last Saturday for impacted residents and businesses around the mill. Attendees were able to visit tables inside a tent on the IP property and individually obtain more information on topics such as “health” and the “environment”. Many that attended the open house expressed their displeasure at the format, saying that expected more of a meeting format with officials and experts addressing the crowd.
In response, the Unified Command will host the community town hall meeting tonight in the Tate High School Cafeteria. There will be an incident response overview followed by a question and answer session for residents and businesses in the local area. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6 p.m.
The Unified Command Team 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: An open house last Saturday at International Paper in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
