Suspect Arrested For Piggly Wiggly Armed Robbery; Investigation Continues Into Grey Goose Holdup
December 14, 2019
The suspect in the armed robbery of a local Piggly Wiggly is in custody, and authorities are continuing to investigate the armed robbery of a nearby liquor store two days later.
Maurice Montraye Ervin, 26, was taken into custody by Atmore Police on a violation of probation warrant and booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton. He will be extradited back to Escambia County, Florida, to face an armed robbery charge for the December 4 holdup of the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 in Davisville.
Ervin allegedly entered the grocery store at closing time on on December 4 and pointed a pistol at an employee’s head while taking an undisclosed amount of cash, according to the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office.
The ECSO is continuing to investigate an armed robbery two days later about 1,000 feet away on Highway 97 at the Grey Goose Liquor Store. A black male wearing a camouflage jacket and a camouflage mask walked into the business on December 6 and demanded money, according to the ECSO.
Ervin has not been named a suspect in the Grey Goose robbery.
Also this week, two unrelated arrests were made in connection with an armed robbery in Atmore and the armed robbery of four convenience stores in Pensacola. The suspects were from Atmore and Flomaton. [Read more...]
Anyone with information on any of the robberies is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Winner Collects $94K For Lottery Ticket Sold On Pensacola Boulevard
December 14, 2019
We now know who purchased a winning Fantasy 5 ticket on Pensacola Boulevard this month.
The Florida Lottery says the December 5 ticket worth $94,200.2 was sold to Donna N. Koontz of Mobile at the Tom Thumb on Pensacola Boulevard at Airport Boulevard was one of two winning tickets sold for Thursday night’s drawing and is worth $94,200.32. The second winning ticket was sold in Ruskin.
The 217 tickets matching four numbers won $140 each. Another 7,410 tickets matching three numbers are worth $11 each, and 77,295 ticket holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
The winning numbers in the December 5 drawing were 5-19-26-32-36.
Molino Park Second Graders Present Bug’z Christmas
December 14, 2019
Molino Park Elementary School second graders presented the musical Bug’z Christmas recently.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sixth Red Bulb Placed On Fire Safety Wreath For Another Residential Fire
December 14, 2019
The sixth red bulb representing a residential fire in Escambia County was placed on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath on Friday.
The sixth fire occurred in the 100 block of S. 2nd St. on Friday, Dec. 13. ECFR arrived on scene and saw smoke coming from a residential structure. Units quickly confined the fire to the room of origin and extinguished it in 20 minutes. At the time, no occupants were home, but smoke alarms alerted the neighbors.
The firth red bulb was added to the wreath for a predawn fire Thursday in Byrneville. Escambia County Fire Rescue arrived on scene to find a fully involved residential fire in the 1500 block of West Highway 4. Everyone in the home escaped without injury due to working smoke alarms and the dog alerting the family.
The State Fire Marshal is also investigating the cause of both fires.
If your home does not have a working smoke detector, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at (850) 595-HERO (4376) or (850) 436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents.
Pictured: A residential fire early Thursday morning in Byrneville. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
West Defeats The East 26-16 In Subway All-Star Football
December 14, 2019
Test West beat Team East 26-16 Friday night in the 2019 Subway High School All Star Football game Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
JaKobi Jackson of Catholic High School started the scoring for the night off early in the first quarter. After a couple of powerful run, Northview High’s Trent Peebles was in, giving Team West an early 14-0 lead. Team East battled back for a TD in the second quarter by Trace Sears of Crestview High School, only to be matched by another touchdown by Team West’s Jackson. Curtis Jefferson of Pine Forest scored in the third to bring the score to 26-14. A two-point conversion rounded out the night, bringing the final score to 26-16, Team West.
Test West was the best high school senior football players from Escambia County, while Team East was the best from Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties in the 16th annual matchup.
Ballgame MVPs were:
East Offensive MVP: Trace Sears, Crestview High School
West Offensive MVP: JaKobi Jackson, Catholic High School
East Defensive MVP: Andrew White, Pace High School
West Defensive MVP: Eric Thomas, Jr., Washington High School
Pictured top: Northview Subway All Star seniors (L-R) Trent Peebles, who scored a touchdown for Team West, Wyatt Windham, Cameron Findley and Garrack Davis. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Live Nativity: ‘Night In Bethlehem’ Sunday Evening In Molino
December 14, 2019
Highland Baptist Church will host “Night in Bethlehem” on Sunday from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Visitors can taste, smell, feel and experience what Bethlehem was like on that wondrous night. There will be a live Nativity with live animals, along with the opportunity to visit the marketplace, see the potter, taste the bread, hear the angels and talk with Mary and Joseph.
Admission is free. Highland Baptist Church is located at 6240 North Highway 95A in Molino.
For a photo gallery from last year’s event click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate High Aggie Soccer Beats Crestview 2-0
December 14, 2019
The Tate Aggies picked up the win 2-0 over Crestview at home Friday night.
Tate’s Player of the Game Matt Johnson scored both goals for the Aggies.
Tate, now 9-1 on the season, will host East Hill Christian on Saturday and host Navarre on Monday.
Pictured: Matt Johnson heading the ball as the Tate Aggies defeated the Crestview Bulldogs. Pictured below: Johnson celebrating a goal with teammates. NorthEscambia.com photos by Mitch Arnevik, click to enlarge.
Markquise Wallace Gets Max Sentence Of 65 Years For Double Fatal Hit And Run
December 13, 2019
Markquise Deshawn Wallace was sentenced Friday to 65 year is state prison for a double fatal hit and run in Escambia County. That was the maximum sentence allowed under state law.
Wallace must serve 85%, or just over 55 years, of the sentence, according to State Attorney Bill Eddins. His driver’s license was also permanently revoked under the sentence handed down by Judge Lacey Powell Clark.
Three people were crossing Cervantes Street near M Street when they were hit by a Dodge Challenger driven at a high rate of speed by Wallace, according to Pensacola Police. Neariaah Ikerria Williams, age 8 months, and a family friend, 28-year-old Nephateria Monique Williams, died. The child’s mother, 27-year-old Quineka Tyon Baldwin, was injured.
A jury deliberated for about four hours November 8 before finding Wallace guilty on two counts of vehicular homicide, two counts of failing to remain at a crash site involving death and one count of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Suspect In Four Escambia Florida Armed Robberies Caught In Flomaton
December 13, 2019
A suspect wanted for four armed robberies in Escambia County, FL, has been arrested in Flomaton.
Donald Lamar May of Flomaton (pictured above left) was taken into custody early Friday morning after Flomaton Police responded to a suspicious person complaint on Titi Street. He was taken into custody and booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton to await extradition back to Florida.
May is wanted on multiple charges including armed robbery, aggravated assault and possession of weapon during a felony for the December 4 robbery of a Dollar General on Mobile Highway, plus two Circle K stores and a Happy 7 store in Escambia County, according to Maj. Andrew Hobbs of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Thomas Darrelle McNeal,, age 25 of Atmore, is also facing charges for the Mobile Highway Dollar General Robbery. McNeal (pictured above right) is being held in the Brewton jail on a charge of robbery first degree for the December 7 armed robbery of the Circle K on West Nashville Avenue.
Pictured below: Surveillance images that show, according to law enforcement: (L-R) Donald Lamar May during the robbery of a Mobile Highway Dollar General, Thomas Darrelle McNeal during the robbery of a Mobile Highway Dollar General, and May during the robbery of an Atmore Circle K. NorthEscambia.com graphic.
Alabama Governor Orders Flags To Half Staff For NAS Pensacola Shooting Victim
December 13, 2019
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags in Alabama to half staff on Sunday, December 22 the day of internment for Ensign Joseph Kaleb Watson, who was killed in the shooting onboard NAS Pensacola December 6.
Watson’s remains arrive Friday in his hometown of Enterprise, Alabama, in advance of funeral services on Sunday, December 22.
“Let us remember the life and service of Ensign Watson, who died as a hero trying to protect his fellow service members. We offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family, friends and community,” Ivey said.
Watson and two other victims, Mohammed Sameh Haitham and Cameron Scott Walters, were posthumously promoted and awarded their wings of gold.
Flags across the entire state of Florida remained at half staff until sunset Friday, December 13 for all of the NAS Pensacola victims.
Pictured above: Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson.