Flomaton Storms Past Opp 58-28 (With Photo Gallery)
November 9, 2019
The Flomaton Hurricanes stormed past Opp 58-28 in round one of the Class 3A state playoffs Friday night in Flomaton.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Up next, the defending 3A state champion Flomaton Hurricanes (10-1, 5-1) will host St. James of Montgomery (10-1, 6-1) next Friday night.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Markquise Wallace Convicted On All Counts For Double Fatal Hit And Run
November 9, 2019
Double fatal hit and run suspect Markquise Deshawn Wallace was convicted on all counts against him Friday afternoon.
Three people were crossing Cervantes Street near M Street when they were hit by a Dodge Charger 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.
The jury deliberated for about four hours Friday 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.
He will be sentenced on November 25, and prosecutors plan to seek the maximum sentence of 65 years.
Escambia Academy Beats Lakeside 49-0 To Advance To AISA Semifinals
November 9, 2019
The Escambia Academy Cougars beat Lakeside School of Eufaula 49-0 in the AISA Class 2A quarterfinals Friday night in Canoe.
The Cougars (8-3, 5-0) will host Edgewood (9-2. 2-1)) next Friday in the state semifinals.
Photos by Andrew Garner/Atmore Advance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Playoff Finals
November 9, 2019
Here Friday night football playoff school finals scores from around the North Escambia area Friday night. Every area team advanced to round two, with the exception of Washington in Region 1-6A and Jay in Region 1-1A.
Region 1-1A Quarterfinals
Northview 41, Jay 14 [Details, photo gallery]
Region 1-3A
Pensacola Catholic (bye)
Region 1-5A Quarterfinals
Pine Forest 35, Baker County 28
Region 1-6A Quarterfinals
Escambia 44, New Smyrna Beach 0
Daytona Beach Mainland 38, Washington 20
ALABAMA
3A – AHSAA
Flomaton 58, Opp 28 [Details, photo gallery]
T.R. Miller 25, Pike County 13
AA – AISA
Escambia Academy 49, Lakeside 40 [Details, photos]
Auburn Kidnapping Suspect Arrested In Escambia County
November 8, 2019
A nationwide manhunt came to an end Thursday when an Alabama man wanted for the disappearance of a woman in Auburn was arrested in Escambia County.
Ibraheem Yazeed, 30, is wanted on an Auburn Police Division warrant for kidnapping in the first degree stemming from the investigation of the disappearance of Aniah Haley Blanchard between Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, and Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.
The U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task force, with the assistance of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, took Yazeed into custody after a brief foot pursuit near the Pine Forest Road exit on I-10. ECSO responded after being called by U.S. Marshals in Montgomery.
Yazeed is being held without bond in the Escambia County Jail.
“Yazeed was at the same location Blanchard was last seen and is involved in taking Aniah against her will. Additional charges and/or arrests are anticipated,” Auburn Police said. Blanchard is still missing.
Evidence from within Blanchard’s vehicle (pictured below) was recovered in Montgomery. It was examined by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences and has determined that she was harmed and is considered to be a victim of foul play.
He was also out on bond on other kidnapping and attempted murder charges in separate case.
FDLE Raids Escambia County Public Safety Office
November 8, 2019
Agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement raided the Escambia County Public Safety Building Thursday afternoon.
FDLE seized county records in connection with an investigation.
“The county continues to cooperate with an ongoing state investigation that includes the gathering of records, some of which are housed at the public safety building,” Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley told NorthEscambia.com.
The Florida Department of Health began an investigation earlier this year into allegations involving the possible falsification of training certificates by Escambia EMS.
In an April 2019 statement, the county said: “While we are unable to comment about specifics of any ongoing investigation, we can tell you that our own processes through our medical director alerted county leadership to possible training discrepancies and other areas of concern within EMS in 2018. A challenge was finding documentable evidence to bring forward for review. An internal investigation began in January 2019 and then was turned over by the county to the Florida Department of Health with a cover letter from our medical director outlining our concerns, as the scope falls under their jurisdiction and expertise.”
File photo.
Human Trafficking, Sexual Battery Charges Dropped Against Cantonment Man
November 8, 2019
Charges including human trafficking have been dropped against a Cantonment man.
John Chess Foster was arrested late last month for human trafficking, sexual battery, false imprisonment and battery due to allegations made by the woman that had lived with him for nearly five years.
The arrest report states the victim told deputies he gets high on methamphetamine, brings guys over and forces her to perform sexual acts on them. She stated that he has facilitated sexual contact between her and over 20 men where he forces her to sit naked before telling her what acts to perform on them and making her bathe with bleach when finished.
He denies the allegations, and now the State Attorney’s Office has dropped all charges because the victim is not cooperating with investigators and information provided by a neighbor contradicts her claims.
The State Attorney’s Office said they are continuing their investigation into the case and looking into if the alleged victim could face charges for filing a false police report.
Wastewater Spill Reported At Gulf Power’s Plant Crist
November 8, 2019
Thousands of gallons of wastewater spilled Thursday at Gulf Power’s Plant Crist.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection said a release of industrial wastewater occurred as a result of malfunction of an air relief valve on the ECUA return water line the power plant.
In response to the incident, Gulf Power isolated the valve and shut-off flow through the line. It is estimated that up to approximately 9,000 gallons was released to the surrounding ground surface over approximately 90 minutes, with a small amount captured by the industrial wastewater system. There was no direct discharge to surface water or wetlands.
File photo.
Events: Arts And Crafts Festivals, Judgement House
November 8, 2019
Here are several events of interest in the North Escambia are happening through the weekend:
Walnut Hill Baptist Church Judgement House
A judgement house live performance will be held at Walnut Hill Baptist Church, November 9, and 10, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. This is a ten-scene, walk through drama, which effectively presents the gospel through relevant and gripping stories. Guests are led through a series of rooms that portray peoples’ lives which have been cut short through some type of tragedy. Audiences will observe how the deaths dramatically impact families and what people experience beyond the grave. Children under seven are not recommended to attend. Donations will be accepted. Walk ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. For reservations call 850-382-3071. The church is located at 5741 Arthur Brown Rd in Walnut Hill.
St. Monica’s Arts and Crafts Festival and Chili Cookoff
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will be hosting their Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival and Chili Cookoff on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will feature local artists, crafter, cottage business and other vendors, as well as a competition chili cookoff. Admission and parking are free. Come shop for your holiday gifting and taste and judge the chili selections. There will also be a silent auction. The church is located at 699 S. Hwy 95-A in Cantonment.
Pine Forest UMC Arts & Crafts Festival
Pine Forest United Methodist Church will be hosting their 30th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Car Show on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The day will feature over 180 arts, crafts and other vendors, as well as food and live music. Free admission. Free parking. Door prizes. The church is located at 2800 Wilde Lake Boulevard in Pensacola. Proceeds benefit community ministries. For more information call (850) 944-0170 or visit www.pineforestumc.org.
Century Honors Veterans (With Photo Gallery)
November 8, 2019
The Town of Century held their eighth annual Veterans Day Program Thursday afternoon.
The program featured a flag presentation by the Northview High School NJROTC Color Guard and patriotic music from Byrneville Elementary School fourth and fifth graders.
Guest speaker was veteran Kevin Stead, U.S. Marines. He served with the VMAQ-4 Seahawks as a technician on the EA-6A aircraft.
Stead stressed the importance of those that served. He also highlighted the service of veteran Dwain Bradshaw, an Escambia County fire chief killed at the scene of fatal motorcycle crash on Wednesday. Stead led a moment of silence in his honor.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
