Woman Went After Ex-boyfriend With Machete And Pickaxe, Broke His TV And Bit Him, ECSO Says
October 19, 2021
A Molino woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly hitting her ex-boyfriend with a machete, stealing several of his belongings, damaging his big screen television and biting him.
Lisa Marie Boyington, 37, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, grand theft, criminal mischief and battery.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed disturbance in the 4300 block of Crary Road near Century. The victim stated that Boyington arrived at his residence and accused him of sleeping with other women.
She then struck him in the hand with a machete, put her hands on his neck causing an injury, and swung a pickaxe and sling blade in his direction, according to an arrest report. However, the victim stated he was not in fear for his safety at the time.
Boyington also allegedly damaged his $700 QLED 55-inch curved television and knocked over his coffee table. She was also accused of stealing a $475 Harley Davidson motorcycle jacket, black leather chaps valued at $260, night vision binoculars worth $479 and a double-headed ax, the report continues.
The victim also said he was at a friend’s house in Molino about 2 a.m. the same day when Boyington arrived there and got mad because his friend’s wife was in her nightgown. An argument ensued, and which time Boyington bit him on the chest, according to the report.
Deputies noted the victim suffered a small cut on his hand, had red marks on his neck and a wound on his chest. Deputies found a sling blade and pickaxe on top of a shed at the victim’s Crary Road residence, and a cut mark in the hood of his lawn mower allegedly caused by the machete.
K-9 units from the Escambia County Road Prison, Century Correctional Institution and from the Department of Corrections in Santa Rosa County responded but were unable to locate Boyington.
An arrest report noted that deputies responded to the residence just over two months ago when Boyington allegedly committed aggravated assault on the same victim. She fled before a K-9 search.
Boyington remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday without bond.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
October 19, 2021
Northview High School has named Students of the Month for September. They are Noah Kimrell and Anastasia Bryan. They are pictured with Principal Mike Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Honors Robert Tims For 33 Years Of Dedicated Service
October 19, 2021
The Town of Century honored longtime employee Robert Tims Monday night with a service award.
Tims was honored “for 33 years of dedicated service”. He first went to work for Century in August 1988.
Pictured: Century Mayor Ben Boutwell (right) presents a service award to Robert Tims honoring him for 33 years of employment with the town. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Dadura Promoted To Escambia County Human Resources Director
October 19, 2021
Escambia County has promoted Crystal Dadura to the human resources director position.
She is responsible for the county’s human resources policies, and she also services as the county ethics officer and ADA coorindinator.
Dadura became human resources manager on February 1, and assumed the role of interim department director on July 8. Her promotion to human resources director took effect October 6 and was recently approved by the Escambia County Commission.
“Crystal is an excellent fit for the director position. She has been phenomenal in this role in working with our staff, the union negotiations and creating a rapport with other department directors. I’m excited that she has accepted this role and look forward to continuing to work with her,” said Interim County Administrator Wes Moreno.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Releases Video From 2019 Terrorist Attack At NAS Pensacola
October 18, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has released a video compilation of the events that unfolded during the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack on NAS Pensacola
Sheriff Chip Simmons said the video will “pay honor to those that list their lives that day, and also to say thank you to those who risk their lives to serve and protect our community”.
The video was released as the ECSO filled a “large public records request” for video from that day.
The video is below. It contains graphic images, sounds, language and intense situations. It may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised.
Drowning Death Of 4-Year Old Autistic Boy Near Jay Was Accidental, SRSO Says
October 18, 2021
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office says the drowning death of a 4-year old autistic boy Saturday in Jay is being investigated as accidental.
The young boy’s foster parent told deputies he had locked and barricaded the front door of their house on Cozart Lane due to his autism. He said the boy was taking a nap, but when he checked on him about 10 minutes later he was missing. The foster dad and another relative searched the property.
The victim was found about 150 yards from the residence in pond, according to deputies. The foster dad attempted CPR, until the fire department arrived. The young boy was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital by LifeFlight where he was pronounced deceased.
Cantonment Woman Arrested After Chase, Shots Fired And Three Hour Standoff With Deputies In Alabama
October 18, 2021
A Cantonment woman was arrested in Baldwin County early Sunday morning after what was described as a shots fired incident that involved a SWAT response.
Amanda Nicole Thompson, 37, fled from Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office deputies late Saturday night when they attempted to stop her due to outstanding warrants. The pursuit crossed from Muscogee Road onto Highway 112 in Alabama. She came to a stop in field near Highway 112 and Tower Road, nearly nine miles into Alabama. She allegedly fired a handgun several times, prompting the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to respond with SWAT and K-9 units, and close the roadway.
Authorities said Thompson barricaded herself in her vehicle. After about three hours of negotiations, she exited the vehicle early Sunday morning with the firearm.
“Less lethal means were used, along with a K-9 to take the suspect into custody,” BCSO said. Thompson was transported to the emergency room to be treated for dog bite before being booked into jail.
Thompson is being held without bond, charged with interference with custody, resisting arrest, certain persons forbidden to possess a pistol and reckless endangerment. She is also being held awaiting extradition to Florida to face charges in Escambia County, Florida.
The interference with custody charge related to a previous incident in which she transported her child between Baldwin County and Florida, according to authorities. The child was located and returned to a relative last week.
Boil Water Notice Issued For Cottage Hill Water Works Customers On Williams Ditch Road
October 18, 2021
Cottage Hill Water Works has issued a precautionary boil water notice Monday afternoon for Williams Ditch Road following a water main break.
Cottage Hill Water Works advises residents of the area that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient, or as an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
If you have any questions you may contact the office at (850) 968-5485
IMPACT 100 Awards Over $1.1 Million In Grants To 11 Community Groups
October 18, 2021
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, awarded grants totaling $1.12 million dollars Sunday afternoon to 11 nonprofit groups.
Each organization received a grant of $101,820.
The 11 grant recipients selected by IMPACT 100 are:
ARTS, CULTURE & HISTORY
- Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Inc. –Project: PUMP UP THE VOLUME: Building Confidence with Reliable Sound Equipment
- Pensacola Lighthouse Association, I-nc. dba Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum — Project: Shining Light on Buried History
EDUCATION
- Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence, Inc. – Project: Pensacola High School Innovation Center Revitalization
- United Methodist Children’s Home dba Embrace Florida Kids – Project: A Higher Education Home: Wrap-around Support for Vulnerable Youth for Collegiate Success
ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION & PRESERVATION
- The Arc Gateway, Inc. – Project: The Arc Gateway SHRED WORKS
- Bream Fishermen Association, Inc. and PYC Satori Foundation, Inc. — Project: Taking the Coast to the Kids – Improving our Waterways through Science and Recreation
FAMILY
- Martha’s Vineyard Foundation, Inc. dba Vineyard Family House — Project: Caring for Families in Crisis
- Rally Foundation, Inc. – Project: Rally Resource Room powered by IMPACT100
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Pace Center for Girls, Inc. – Project: Girls Going Places
- United for a Good Cause, Inc – Project: Hope Squad Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention for Schools
- United Service Organization, Inc. – Project: Pop-Up USO
“Even as Covid 19 has continued to be a factor in 2021, IMPACT members were able to choose to meet at either in-person Focus Area Committees or virtual Focus Area Committees,” said Roz Leahy, president of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area. “Hundreds of IMPACT 100 members participated in the process to review each grant application, conduct site visits to all applicants, and select finalists from each Focus Area Committee. We are so thankful for our members who participated and to our volunteer board who facilitated both the in-person and virtual committee meetings, enabling IMPACT 100 to continue serving the community we love.”
With 1,120 members this year, IMPACT 100 was able to award $101,820 each to eleven nonprofit organizations in our community for a total impact of $1,120,020. In the 18 years since its inception, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has awarded 131 grants to 91 nonprofit organizations totaling $13,950,000.
Molino Native Serves As Member Of U.S. Navy’s ‘Silent Service’
October 18, 2021
A Molino native is stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, homeport to all East Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines.
Seaman Jackob Braun, a 2020 Northview High School graduate, joined the Navy this year.
“I did the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps in high school and felt like the Navy was a solid foundation to continue my career,” said Braun.
Today, Braun serves as a missile technician, who is currently in training to learn about his job field.
According to Braun, the values required to succeed in the military are similar to those found in Molino.
“I learned values like honor, courage and commitment from my hometown,” said Braun. “I had self-discipline before boot camp, so I was prepared for what was to come.”
Known as America’s “Silent Service,” the Navy’s submarine force operates a large fleet of technically advanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security.
There are three basic types of submarines: fast-attack submarines (SSN), ballistic-missile submarines (SSBN) and guided-missile submarines (SSGN).
Fast-attack submarines are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare.
The Navy’s ballistic-missile submarines, often referred to as “boomers,” serve as a strategic deterrent by providing an undetectable platform for submarine-launched ballistic missiles. SSBNs are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles.
Guided-missile submarines provide the Navy with unprecedented strike and special operation mission capabilities from a stealthy, clandestine platform. Each SSGN is capable of carrying 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, plus a complement of heavyweight torpedoes to be fired through four torpedo tubes.
As a member of the submarine force, Braun is part of a rich 121-year history of the U.S. Navy’s most versatile weapons platform, capable of taking the fight to the enemy in the defense of America and its allies.
Serving in the Navy means Braun is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy ensures national security through projection of power around the world,” said Braun. “We can’t do everything from the United States. We need ships around the world ready to take action when needed.”
With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through underwater fiber optic, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
A major component of that maritime security is homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
“We do two big things here in King’s Bay: we send SSBNs on strategic deterrence patrols and we forward deploy our guided missile submarines overseas,” said Rear Adm. John Spencer, Commander, Submarine Group Ten. “This work is essential to uphold the number one mission of the Navy: strategic deterrence. And this is the only home port for both of these types of submarines on the East Coast.”
Strategic deterrence is the Nation’s ultimate insurance program, and for decades, Kings Bay has been home to Ohio Class SSBN ballistic-missile submarines. Beginning in 2028, the new Columbia Class ballistic-missile submarines will arrive and provide continuous sea-based strategic deterrence into the 2080s.
As Braun and other sailors continue to train and perform the missions they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“A lot of people don’t ever serve, but someone has to,” added Braun. “Someone has to step up. So many have served before us, and now it’s my turn.”
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda Rae Moreno, Navy Office of Community Outreach. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda Rae Moreno for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.