Two Arrested For One Pot Meth Lab
October 22, 2013
Two Escambia County resident were arrested for a “one pot” meth lab in a vehicle outside a Nine Mile Road business.
Shortly after 6 p.m. Monday deputies responded to the 1000 block of East Nine Mile Road in reference to a narcotics violation. A one pot meth lab was located in a vehicle in the parking lot of a business.
The vehicle’s driver, Troy Michael Clark, 26 and Sheena Beth Stinnett, 28, were arrested and charged with production of methamphetamine, possession of a listed chemical, trafficking methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Both remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday afternoon with bond set at $121,000 each.
Residents Report Sound Of Explosion In Molino
October 22, 2013
Multiple residents reported the sound of an explosion in the Molino area just after 8:00 this morning.
Escambia County’s 911 dispatch only received one phone call from a resident in the 5000 block of Schaag Road reporting the sound, but additional residents on Highway 95A told firefighters that they heard the sound.
Emergency personnel were able to determine the explosive sound probably originated in a wooded area between Schaag Road and Highway 95A, nearly a mile north of Barrineau Park Road.
Firefighters were unable to locate any damage to structures in the area, and they were unable to pinpoint the exact cause or location of the explosive sound.
The Molino and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue took part in the investigation.
Century Postpones Barnyard Animal Ordinance To Consider Options
October 22, 2013
The Century Town Council has put a proposed new barnyard animal control ordinance out to pasture while new options are explored.
Monday night, the council considered an ordinance that would make it illegal to keep any horse, mule, donkey, goat, sheep or cattle within the town limits, except on property zoned as agricultural. There are only three parcels of land in the town currently zoned agricultural.
“It is a bother and there is a problem with neglect and abuse,” Century resident and horse owner Maggie Waters told the council. “We need to enforce the laws in place…why should we suffer because there are others that can’t follow the existing law?”
Mayor Freddie McCall said those that already have barnyard animals could be grandfathered under a new ordinance, or could be required to apply for variance. Variances could be issued on an case by case basis, town consultant Debbie Nickles added.
Resident Helen Mincy questioned if there would be any specific lot sizes that might be grandfathered or rezoned agricultural under a barnyard animal ordinance. “I don’t want cattle next to me,” she said. “I don’t want to smell manure.”
“A lot of the threat is based upon if you are that neighbor and you are having to deal with it,” Nickles said.
Council President Ann Brooks said any barnyard animal ordinance should include provisions for minimum acreage and fencing.
Nickles will research options and return with a new ordinance at the council’s next meeting on November 4.
McCall said the need for an ordinance was raised after an individual purchased five acres zoned residential on Hudson Hill Road with the intent to bring in goats and chickens on the property. “We don’t have an ordinance to take care of that.”
Pictured: The Century Town Council meets Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click toe enlarge.
State Line Lotto Burglar Charged In Florida
October 22, 2013
Charges in Florida have been filed against a Century man who was arrested earlier this month in Alabama moments after a burglary was reported at the closed State Line O’ Yes Lotto on Highway 97 in Davisville.
At about 12:11 p.m. on October 10, the Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary in progress at the pink building, which has been closed since owner Thomas “Tommy” Kroll was shot and killed during a robbery on November 6, 2012.
As Florida deputies arrived, the suspect, later identified as 53-year old Joseph Steve Davis, was attempting to flee the scene in his vehicle. Davis turned north on Highway 97, crossing into Atmore, Ala.
The Atmore Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Davis about six minutes later. He was taken into custody in Atmore on alcohol related charges. Davis reportedly took beer from the closed business. He was booked into the Escambia County (Ala.) Detention Center in Brewton.
Now, Davis has been charged in Florida with felony unarmed burglary of an unoccupied structure, second degree petit theft and criminal mischief. He was released from the Escambia County (FL) Jail with bond set at $15,000.
Jim Allen Elementary Holds Annual Fall Carnival
October 22, 2013
Jim Allen Elementary School recently held their annual Fall Carnival. The event included games, food, pony rides, bounce house and a hayride. There was also a dunking booth that claimed Princial Rachel Watts (pictured top). Pictured below: Scenes from the annual Fall Carnival at Jim Allen Elementary School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northwest Escambia Teams Claim Escambia River Western Division Championships
October 22, 2013
The Northwest Escambia Eagles ended their regular season Saturday with three of four teams claiming Escambia River Western Division championships.
The Sophomore, Junior and Senior teams will play in the first round of playoffs this weekend at Ernest Ward Middle School. With a win Saturday they will advance to their respective championship games on Saturday, November 2.
Results from Saturday were as follows:
Freshmen lost to Excel
Zyonne Wesley made the only score for the NWE Freshmen. Jackson Bridges, Easton Odom, Aiden Odom, Jace Portwood, Bryce Stabler and Liam Hatcher all played tough on defense. This loss brings the Freshmen season to an end with a record of 3-4.
Sophomores defeated Excel 27-6
TJ Wright had a touchdown and made an interception and ran it back for a touchdown, Kaden Odom had two touchdowns, and Nolin Godwin scored three extra points, Aiden Broadhead ran for a long touchdown, but it was called back.
John Michael Ward and Luke Bridges made strong plays on defense to help the team hold Excel to only one score. The sophomores will play Baker in the first round of playoffs Saturday at 11:00 at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Juniors defeated Excel 33-0
Jayden Jackson ran for more than 100 yards and scored two touchdowns for NWE. Jaheem Durant, Michael Merchant and Jaden Cunnigham also scored. Merchant completed a pass to Dariontae Richardson for a 70-yard touchdown.
Key defensive plays were made by Logan Bryan, Keaundre Richardson, AJ Hasty, Ki-Jauna Carter, Jackson and Durant.
In the regular season, NWE Juniors outscored their competition 299-13. They clinched the Western Division champions title and will play the winner of a shoot-out between Flomaton and WS Neal Saturday in the first round of playoffs at 12:30 at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Seniors defeated Excel 40-6
Trent Peebles ran for a touchdown, so did Tyrese Smith. Cameron Cloud threw four touchdown passes to Tanner Deese, one to Seth Killam and one to Jason Fayard.
Dean Hatcher, Josh Merchant, Wyatt Windham, Javontaye Wright, Keegun Johnston and Jay Helton all played well on the offensive line. The seniors ended their regular season 7-0 and clinch the Western Divisional Champions title. They will play Jay Saturday at Ernest Ward at 2:30.
Pictured top: Jaheem Durant runs for NWE Juniors. Pictured inset: Zyonne Wesley outruns an Excel player for the Northwest Escambia Freshmen. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Nine Mile Road Widening Info Meeting Next Tuesday
October 22, 2013
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next Tuesday about the potential widening of a portion Nine Mile Road.
The proposed project will widen Nine Mile Road from two to four lanes beginning at Mobile Highway to Pine Forest Road. The intent of the meeting is to document changes in current design standards, reassess socioeconomic and environmental impacts as well as compare any new alternative options. Maps, drawings and other study information will be on display however no formal presentation will be given.
The meeting will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m. October 29 at Plainview Baptist Church at 1101 West Nine Mile Road.
Blue Angels To Fly Again In 2014 With July, November Local Shows
October 22, 2013
The Blue Angels have announced that they will return to their full schedule for the 2014 air show season.
“Community outreach is key to connecting Americans to the military,” said Blue Angels Commanding Officer and Flight Leader, Cmdr. Thomas Frosch. “Our performances provide a unique opportunity to inspire millions to connect with and support our service members, and we are looking forward to an exciting 2014 season.”
Following winter training, the team begins the season March 15 at Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, California and will conclude the season November 7-8 at Naval Air Station Pensacola. The schedule also includes a July 12 show at Pensacola Beach.
The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 65 shows at 34 locations throughout the U.S. in 2014.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Florida Senate To Review Prison Release Procedures
October 22, 2013
The Florida Senate will conduct a “thorough review” of the procedures that allowed two inmates serving life sentences for murder to escape by using forged papers.
Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican who is chairman of the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, announced late Sunday that he will hold a hearing in November on the escapes of Charles Walker and Joseph Jenkins, both 34, from the Franklin Correctional Institution..
“There is no reasonable excuse for the erroneous release of two murderers serving life sentences,” Bradley said in a news release. “The Senate will conduct a thorough review of how existing procedures failed to prevent these releases, and whether there exists any other, as yet undetected, erroneous releases. Every Floridian, and certainly every victim of crime, deserves to have complete and total confidence that this situation will never happen again.”
Walker and Jenkins were caught about 6:40 p.m. Saturday at the Coconut Grove Motor Inn in Panama City as they awaited someone to transport them out of state.
Bradley is asking for officials from the Department of Corrections, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the clerks of the court, the state court system and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to appear before his committee. The subcommittee is currently scheduled to meet Nov. 6. FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey and state Corrections Secretary Michael Crews told reporters Sunday that they have been reviewing release procedures. Crews said letters were sent Friday to chief judges and judges in each circuit that when an inmate’s sentence is modified, the FDLE will require the judge whose name is on the document to attest in a follow-up check to verify the change in the sentencing.
Jenkins, 34, serving a life sentence on a first-degree murder conviction from Orange County, received his release from Franklin Correctional Institution on Sept. 27 by using fake documents that indicated his sentence had been reduced. Walker, serving a life sentence on a second-degree murder conviction also from Orange County, used the same means to get out of the Franklin prison Oct. 8.
by The News Service of Florida
Tate’s Sawyer Smith Makes Verbal Commitment To Alabama
October 22, 2013
Sawyer Smith, quarterback for the Tate Aggies and baseball standout, has made a verbal commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball program.
Smith and family made a recruiting visit to Tuscaloosa over the weekend. Sawyer’s brother Austen Smith is a senior at Alabama and plays first base.