Bond Revoked For Molino Man, Search Continues For His Brother
February 11, 2014
An Escambia County judge has ordered a young Molino man held without bond until his trial, and deputies are continuing to search for brother in connection with numerous stolen weapons recovered outside a Pensacola motel.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy was in the area of Plantation Road in January when he recognized 20-year old Jeremiah Cooler of Molino as a suspect wanted for burglaries and attempted home invasions in Santa Rosa County. Cooler, according to an arrest report, had been involved in a police pursuit with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office days before, and the vehicle with a matching tag number from the pursuit was outside the motel where Cooler was spotted.
As the deputy detained another individual with an outstanding warrant, witnesses said Jeremiah Cooler ran from the motel, threw a backpack into a dumpster and entered a nearby Waffle House. Surveillance video confirmed Cooler was involved in the sequence of events.
Deputies transported Cooler from the Waffle House back to the motel. Inside the backpack from the dumpster, they found five guns — four of which were reported stolen from Santa Rosa County, numerous rounds of ammunition, an iPad and a Toshiba tablet.
Jeremiah Cooler was charged with dealing in stolen property and destruction of evidence. Judge Terry Terrell ordered his bond revoked in the case and an outstanding marijuana case. He is due in court next month on the drug charge and in May on the stolen property and evidence case.
Deputies said they are also searching for his brother, 19-year old Shawn Cooler, on an active outstanding warrant. Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Crimestoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also said a vehicle matching the description of Cooler’s blue Pontiac Grand Prix was also involved in several residential burglaries in the Perdido Key area. Their investigation is continuing.
Sheriff’s Office To Host Church Safety And Security Workshop
February 11, 2014
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is inviting all ministers and concerned church members to attend a special conference on “Church Safety and Security” next week.
“Our places of worship should be regarded as safe havens where the community can worship and experience fellowship free from worries about violence, theft or unethical behavior,” said Sheriff David Morgan, “I encourage all citizens to arm themselves with the knowledge necessary to prevent fraud, theft and other crimes.”
The workshop is free and is designed to assist citizens in their efforts to reduce crime in our places of worship and in their communities. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 18 at 6 p.m. at the ECSO Main Administration Building at 1700 West Leonard Street.
To register, call Deputy Delarian Wiggins at (850) 436- 9496.
Pictured: The McDavid United Methodist Church. NorthEscambia.com photo.
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Book Fair Underway At EWMS
February 11, 2014
A Scholastic Book Fair is underway this week at Ernest Ward Middle School. Students are allowed to shop during scheduled time periods and during lunch.
The Book Fair is open from 9:30 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. daily through Friday. Sales are cash only.
Tate High Mock Trial Team Wins Circuit 1 Competition
February 11, 2014
The Tate High School Mock Trial team recently won first place in the Circuit 1 Competition.
Senior Chance Sturup and sophomore Sarah Cagle also won the “most effective attorney” awards in the competition. The team is coached by their debate teacher Emily Cordon, and attorney coaches Travis Johnson of the Meador & Johnson Law Firm, and Brian Kirkland of the Kirkland & McGhee firm.
The team will travel to the state competition in March in Orlando. Sponsors are currently needed….email ECordon@escambia.k12.fl.us.
Pictured: (front, L-R) Caroline Pierce, Madie Nelson, (middle row) Ryan Monson, Jessi Merritt, Tori VanScyoc, Aubreona Moffet, Sarah Cagle, Lauren Kirkland, Katie Woods, Eric Esselburn, teacher Emily Cordon, and (back) Chance Sturup. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘One More Special Adoption Day’ Thursday At The Animal Shelter
February 11, 2014
“One More Special Adoption Day,” a public animal adoption day in Escambia County, has been rescheduled due to inclement weather and will take place on Thursday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Escambia County Animal Shelter, 200 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola.
Additionally, the Escambia County Animal Shelter will honor “Manager’s Special” rates tomorrow, February 11, and the day of the event, Thursday, February 13. Manager’s Special rates are $55 for dogs 3 years old or younger and $35 for dogs older than 3. Cats 3 years old or younger will be available for $30 and $20 for cats younger than 3.
Hosted by Animal Services Advisory Committee (ASAC), One More Special Adoption Day will be held in an effort to assist in the adoption of local animals to loving homes by offering reduced adoption rates and gift bags to the first 100 pet adoptees.
During the event, the Escambia County Animal Shelter will host a food drive for cats and dogs of all ages. Escambia County Animal Control, Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sherriff’s office will be on hand during the event for meet and greet opportunities and pet owner safety tips.
Workforce Escarosa Changes Name To CareerSource Escarosa
February 11, 2014
Local nonprofit employment and training agency Workforce Escarosa rebranded Monday as CareerSource Escarosa as part of a new universal identity to better align Florida’s nationally recognized workforce system. The change is part of a statewide initiative to improve organizational awareness and access to services for job seekers and businesses.
The new state brand, CareerSource Florida, is a result of extensive market research and input from local leaders, employers, job seekers, workforce professionals and community partners throughout Florida. Across the state today, all 24 regional workforce organizations and the nearly 100 career centers they direct, along with the state workforce board, began operating with their newly adopted brand identities.
CareerSource Escarosa remains committed to providing outstanding customer service. There will be no changes to the programs/services offered at their three career centers in Pensacola, Century and Milton.
Pictured: The sign change at the main Careersource Escarosa Center in Pensacola, formerly known as Workforce Escarosa. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gulf Power Storm Team To Assist In North Georgia
February 11, 2014
A Gulf Power storm team of more than 80 line personnel and support staff hit the road Monday afternoon to assist sister company Georgia Power. They traveled to north Georgia in advance of a winter storm expected leave an inch of ice and several inches of snow behind by late Tuesday.
“Storm trips like this keep our crews sharp and we bring new skills back that help us right here at home,” said Jeff Rogers, Gulf Power Corporate Communications manager. “Our crews were in Texas following a winter storm to help restore power this past December — and that experience paid off when it came to restoring power in our own Northwest Florida ice storm.”
Pictured: A Gulf Power storm team readies to depart for north Georgia Monday. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Jacks Branch Road Wreck
February 10, 2014
There were no injuries in a two vehicle wreck involving a cable company van and a Chevrolet Impala Monday morning on Jacks Branch Road. The wreck was reported just after 8:35 a.m. just near Vantage Road. All patients refused transport to the hospital. The cause of the accident has not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol as they continue their investigation. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century To Seek Unpaid License Fees From Insurance Companies
February 10, 2014
The Town of Century is turning to a Florida League of Cities program to collect local business taxes from insurance agencies.
Under the Delinquent Local Business Tax Collection Program created in 1951, the League .researches and initiates collection procedures for unpaid local business taxes from insurance companies.
Program participants receive 50 percent of the collection. They can add these companies to their current list in order to receive 100 percent of future collections
Teen Gets 10 Years For Violent Attack During Molino Burglary
February 10, 2014
A 16-year old teen accused of a violent attack against a woman during a Molino residential burglary has been sentenced to decade in prison.
Judge Linda Nobles sentenced Aquanis Javon Brown of Richardson Road to 10 years in state prison, with credit for nearly a year served in the county jail. He was tried as an adult for burglary of a dwelling with assault or battery and aggravated battery using a deadly weapon.
As a juvenile, he was also charged with battery by strangulation and attempted sexual assault with a weapon at the time of his October 2012 arrest.
The 54-year old victim told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that she returned alone to her home were she found Brown, then just 15-years old, standing in a bedroom wearing gloves. Brown physically attacked her, punching her in the face and body with his fists, according to an arrest report, before attempting to remove the victim’s pants. He then began to strangle the victim to the point she told deputies she believed she was going to die. She fought back, clawing at Brown’s face.
Brown grabbed a pair of scissors, the report states, and began stabbing at the victim, stabbing her in the hand. Brown continued to attempt to remove the victim’s pants before walking out and going through things in other rooms of the home. She then closed the bedroom door, barricaded it with furniture and waited for deputies to arrive.
Deputies found the victim with several injuries. She told them that she was absolutely certain that Brown was her attacker; she said she has known him all of his life. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Sheriff’s deputies located Brown suffering from multiple fresh lacerations to his face and neck. He told deputies that he had cut himself shaving. He was arrested and delivered to the Department of Youth Services.
According to court documents, Brown is accused of stealing needles, medications, baking powder and other household items from the victim’s home.