Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Century, Bratt, Byrneville, McDavid And Barth
May 21, 2025
The Escambia County Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions today in the Century, McDavid, Barth, Byrneville and Bratt areas.
This includes the area east and west of North Century Boulevard from North Barth Road north to the Alabama state line. The area also includes the areas north and south of West Highway 4 to Bratt. Specific locations are in the maps above and below, click to enlarge.
Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m. All operations are dependent on weather conditions.
When possible, pre-application and post-application surveillance is performed to ensure fogging is warranted. Methods used to determine need include dry ice-baited light traps, landing rate counts, and service requests received from the public.
Century Man Arrested On Meth Charges After Bratt Traffic Stop
May 21, 2025
A Century man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Bratt.
Leland David Kite, Jr., 57, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia,
According to an arrest report, an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a maroon Mitsubishi Eclipse with an expired tag and no working tag light driving northbound on Highway 99. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Herbs Lane and Highway 99.
During the stop, officers identified Kite as a passenger in the vehicle. After the driver consented to a search of the vehicle, officers discovered three ripped baggies containing 10.5 grams of a clear, crystal-like substance, which field-tested positive for methamphetamine, tucked between the passenger seat and the center console, directly where Kite Jr. was seated, the report states. The baggies, the report states, were separated into small amounts indicating packaging for individual sale.
Deputies said a glass smoking pipe with residue was located in the same area. A black digital scale was found on the passenger seat, and a clear crystal shard was discovered directly under the passenger seat. Several unused clear plastic baggies were also found on the driver’s floorboard.
Kite told deputies he was unaware of any illegal narcotics in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle reportedly told officers she knew Kite Jr. had “something” illegal in the vehicle but was unsure what it was.
Kite remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday morning without bond due to a hold from Santa Rosa County where he was out on bond in an unrelated case.
The driver was given a verbal warning for the expired tag and driving with no driver’s license before being released.
Two Injured In Cantonment Highway 29 Crash
May 21, 2025
At least two people were injured in a crash on Highway 29 in Cantonment on Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened about 5:15 p.m. near the entrance to Northgate Plaza and the Grocery Advantage. After the collision, one car then crossed the median and crashed into a utility pole.
The injured were transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS with injuries not believed to be serious.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details.
Photos by Dylan Shipman for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Atmore Police Have Now Charged Five In Main Street Shooting Incident
May 21, 2025
A total of five suspects have now been arrested into a connection to a shots fired incident in Atmore, police said on Tuesday.
About 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, Atmore officers responded to the area of North Main and Howard Street following reports of shots fired into a passing vehicle. The Wing & Burger Box restaurant on the northeast corner of the intersection was also hit by gunfire. No injuries were reported.
Responding officers recovered a significant amount of evidence at the scene, collecting 47 spent shell casings believed to be from two different caliber firearms.
Three 17-year-old juveniles, all from Atmore, been arrested and charged as adults. Police are unable to release their names under current Alabama law.
Dexter Adams, 18, and Ryeheem Banks, 21, both of Atmore have each been charged with attempted murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and discharging a firearm into an
unoccupied building. Both were booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton.
Authorities said additional arrests are possible.
The Atmore Police Department is also investigating shooting incident that occurred April 26 during which multiple shots were fired into a residence in the 300 block of East School Street.
Two 17-year-old juveniles, who were also charged in May 7 shooting, have also been charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling for the April incident.
Both investigations are ongoing.
Pictured top: Dexter Adams (left) and Ryeheem Banks.
Slight Chance Of A Stray Shower Today, Otherwise Mostly Sunny
May 21, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.