FWC Law Enforcement Report: Fishing Violations, Illegal Doe And Narcotics
November 26, 2019
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the period ending October 31 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officer Long responded to an anonymous call regarding a subject catching and keeping undersized red snapper at NAS Pensacola’s fishing pier. Officer Long observed the subject catch a red snapper and found he had additional fish in his cooler. A resource inspection found one undersized red snapper. The subject was issued an appropriate citation.
Officer Long and Officer Specialist Clark were conducting resource and license checks on NAS Pensacola’s East Seawall. The officers conducted a fisheries inspection on two fishermen and discovered six undersized mangrove snapper. They educated the individuals on current regulations regarding the species and gave them online resources. The appropriate citation was issued.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Ramos was patrolling Yellow River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and observed a vehicle parked with no occupants. He saw narcotics in plain view and provided the vehicle information to dispatch. The vehicle owner had an extensive criminal history. A short time later, two subjects returned to the vehicle. Officer Ramos conducted interviews with the subjects while waiting for Officer Matechik and Officer Land to arrive as backup. Officer Ramos removed a loaded .38 caliber revolver from one of the driver’s jacket pockets and confirmed the man was a convicted felon. The two men were also in physical possession of several bags of crystal methamphetamine, nine syringes which field tested positive for methamphetamine, and various other drug paraphernalia. The subjects were cited appropriately, arrested and transported to the Santa Rosa County Jail.
Officer Specialists Mullins and Roberson responded to a call in Santa Rosa County regarding a doe that was shot in a field. They spoke to an individual who admitted to shooting the deer, but said the deer had been hit by a vehicle. Officer Roberson and Officer Hoomes talked with two witnesses on scene that said they saw the deer grazing on the side of the road when they heard a shot and observed the subject dragging the deer out of the woods. Based on the witness’s statements and no evidence that the deer had been hit by a vehicle, Officer Roberson filed charges against the subject.
This report represents some events the FWC handled during the time period; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
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Last Teams Standing: Friday Night’s Football Playoffs
November 26, 2019
Here are Friday night’s high school football playoff games in the North Escambia vicinity:
FLORIDA
6A State Semifinal
Gaither (Tampa) (12-1) at Escambia (13-0) , 7:30 p.m.
1A State Semifinal
Baker (11-1) at Blountstown (1-0), 7:30 p.m.
ALABAMA
3A State Semifinal
T.R. Miller (10-4) at Mobile Christian (8-4), 7 p.m.
Pictured: T.R. Miller’s Darius Webb with a touchdown catch last Friday night as the Tigers defeated Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Tragic Wreck Claims Life Of Byrneville Elementary First Grader
November 25, 2019
A tragic accident in Evergreen, Alabama, Sunday claimed the life a Byrneville Elementary School first grader.
Daniel Stewart, 7, was a passenger in a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado driven by his mother, 30-year old April Graham of Byrneville. Their vehicle was hit by a 2017 Jeep Wrangler driven by 20-year old William Farris of Pensacola on I-65 at the 96.4 mile marker, according to the Alabama State Troopers.
Stewart was transported to Evergreen Medical Center where he passed away from his injuries. Graham was uninjured.
Farris was transported to Evergreen Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
A 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by 66-year old Philippe Abrigo of Orange Park FL. and a 2013 Ford F-250 driven by 55-year old Michael Callens, of Birmingham received minor damage in the crash. Abrigo and Callens were not injured.
Troopers are continuing their investigation and have not released any additional information.
Pictured: Seven-year old Daniel Graham in photo with Santa taken last Friday at Byrneville Elementary School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Woman Charged With Assaulting Brother With Rake, Kicking Deputy In The Crotch
November 25, 2019
A Century woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to hit her brother with a rake and kicking a deputy in the crotch.
Shirley Ann Knight, 64, was charged aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance on Henry Street in Century where the victim told deputies that Knight had a water hose pulled to her property to steal water. That prompted an argument, and Knight soon came over swinging a metal yard rake and stating that she was going to kill him, according to an arrest report.
Knight began to complain of a medical issue after being placed into custody in the back of a deputy’s cruiser, and an ambulance was called. After being medically cleared, deputies attempted to place Knight back in the cruiser. She began to yell and cuss before spitting on two deputies and kicking one of them in the crotch, the arrest report states.
Knight remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday with bond set at $15,000.
Area Fire Departments Respond To Smoke Call At Davisville Home
November 25, 2019
Firefighters responded to smoke in a house on Highway 97 in Davisville late Sunday afternoon.
The source of the smoke was traced to an air handler unit. There was no fire damage reported, and no injuries.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid and Century stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department and Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department were initially dispatched to the home just south of Highway 4.
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A Few Appointments Available For The Miracle League To Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey
November 25, 2019
Volunteers from the Miracle League of Pensacola will fry your turkey for you this Wednesday for Thanksgiving, saving you the time and trouble while benefiting the charity. And there are still a few appointment slots available.
Completely thaw your turkey, removing all of the inside packaging and giblets. Write down exactly how much your turkey weighs so it is fried perfectly and take it to the Miracle League Park at 555 East Nine Mile Road from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. For a monetary donation to Miracle League, the volunteers will fry your turkey to perfection. A minimum of $20 per turkey is necessary to help cover costs, and any additional donation will benefit the Miracle League of Pensacola.
Call (850)516-7124 with questions or to schedule your time (leave a message if no answer). Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations should be made early as the number of time slots is limited and appointments take priority.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Retired Tate Showband Director Joe Hooten Inducted Into Bandmasters Hall Of Fame
November 25, 2019
Retired Tate High School Showband of the South Director Joe Hooten was inducted into the Florida Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon.
Hooten was named the Showband’s director of bands in 1987, a position he held until his retirement in 2011.
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Tate High’s Avery Beauchaine Signs With Pensacola State College
November 25, 2019
Tate High School senior Avery Beauchaine has signed to continued to education and softball career with Pensacola State College. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Dead, One Jailed After Stabbing In Escambia County
November 25, 2019
One man is dead and another behind bars following stabbing in Escambia County on Sunday.
The stabbing happened at Big Lagoon State Park. The victim was airlifted to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. His name has not yet been released.
Bryan Francis Swift, 30, was charged with homicide in connection with the stabbing and booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond. He is reportedly the brother of the victim’s girlfriend.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation.
Pilot Dies In Airplane Crash In Santa Rosa County
November 25, 2019
A pilot was killed when his single engine plane crashed in Santa Rosa County Sunday.
The crash occurred at the Peter Prince Airport in Milton and claimed the life of 38-year old Matthew P. Platt, a former resident of Navarre.
First responders found the single engine aircraft down on airport property. Platt was the only occupant.
The crash is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating.
Pictured: Peter Prince Airport in Milton. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.