Photos: Northview Crowns Homecoming Queen And Her Court
October 19, 2013
The Northview Chiefs crowned Homecoming Queen Anna Fischer and her court Friday night. First runner up was Danielle Scott, and second runner-up was Tamara Green. Junior Maid was was Kendal Cobb, Sophomore Made was Lillie Allen and Freshman Maid was Autumn Albritton.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Freshman Maid Autumn Albritton, Junior Maid Kendal Cobb, Queen Anna Fischer, second runner up Tamara Green, first runner up Danielle Scott and sophomore Maid Lillie Allen. Pictured below 2012 Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham crowns 2013 Homecoming Queen Anna Fischer. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Gets 73 Years For Child Porn, Covert Meeting Plans
October 19, 2013
An Escambia County man was sentenced Friday to spend the next seven decades in prison on child porn and sex charges.
Alan Lynsdale Hamilton, 50, was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Scott Duncan to a guideline sentence of 875.4 months state prison (73 years) for 63 counts of possession of child pornography, three counts of video voyeurism, traveling to meet a minor for sexual purposes, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
The cases against Hamilton originated with a citizen complaint to Escambia County Computer Crimes Investigator Zack Ward. Ward posed as a 14-year old girl and contacted the defendant. Hamilton initiated sexually explicit conversations with the investigator and suggested a meeting, where he was arrested by Ward and Investigator Nicole Coxwell on May 4, 2012.
After being arrested, Hamiton admitted to possessing child pornography on his computer. After seizing the defendant’s computer, Ward initiated a forensic examination, leading to
63 child pornography charges. Ward also found several covertly taken videos of a 14-year old girl using the restroom and taking showers.
Ward also discovered a video of a different 13-year old girl and her mother on Hamilton’s computer.
In April, Hamilton was convicted at a judge trial of traveling to meet a minor and unlawful use of a two way communication device, and subsequently pled to the remaining charges in July.
Chiefs Shut Out Freeport
October 19, 2013
The Northview Chiefs shut out the Freeport Bulldogs Friday night, ending homecoming week with a 35-0 win.
“I thought it was good, especially by the defense,” Northview Coach Sid Wheatley said. “I think we are starting to instill some pride on that side of the ball.”
Freeport managed to cross into the red zone just one time, and they forced to settle for a bumbled field goal attempt. “That was big right there, not to give up any points in the first half,” he said. “I though offensively, our game was good getting it to our play makers and letting them do their job.”
For a photo gallery, click here. (Cheerleader and band photos Monday.)
The Chiefs took the lead with 6:42 to go in the first quarter with a 77-yard touchdown run from Keondrae Lett. With 3:42 in the first, Northview scored again on 6-yard run from Lett, and a two-point conversion from quarterback Daulton Tullis to Cameron Newsome was good for a 14-0 Chiefs advantage.
Northview would strike again before the half with a 53-yard reception from Tullis to Robinson. Heading into the half, the Chiefs were up 21-0.
In the second half, Robinson added another touchdown, a 41-yard reception with 8:54 to go, 27-0. And with 6:53 to go in the third, Robinson was hands on a Freeport punt but lost control of the ball. He scooped it up and went about 72-yards for the touchdown, 35-0.
Overall, it was a strong performance for the defending 1A state champs, Wheatley said “You can’t argue with a good solid win at home and getting a shutout.”
The Chiefs improved to 2-0 in district action with two shutouts — Freeport Friday night and 26-0 over Jay two weeks ago.
Northview will be on the road next Friday night to take on Walton High School in Defuniak Springs.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Cheerleader and band photos Monday.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Work Release Inmate Gets 10 Years For Animal Shelter Escape
October 19, 2013
A work release inmate that escaped while working at the county animal shelter has been sentenced to more time behind bars.
Alexander Gaines Kent, 37, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison by Judge Scot Duncan on the escape charge after he entered a no contest charge.
On September 21, 2012, Kent was an inmate at the Escambia County Jail assigned to the road crew. On that date, he was assigned to work at the animal shelter on Fairfield Drive. While working at the shelter, Kent asked to use the restroom and never returned.
He managed to escape undetected and was able to change into civilian clothes. Kent’s jumpsuit was located in the woods to the East of the animal shelter. A search ensued and after several hours, deputies were able to locate Kent hiding in a bathroom at a residence on Bowman Avenue.
In 2005, Kent was sentenced to five years in state prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and burglary in Sumter County.
Tate Beats Crestview
October 19, 2013
The Tate Aggies hit the road Friday night to take on the Crestview Bulldogs with their eyes on a playoff berth. The Bulldogs played hard taking the lead during the game, but could not hold off the Aggies’ offense. And Tate went on beat Crestview by a score of 29-24.
Tate started off the game by blocking a Crestview punt early in the first quarter, leading to a 32-yard field goal from kicker Dylan Mancuso. Tate took the early lead, 3-0. Again in the first quarter, Mancuso kicked a field goal. The 29-yarder made the score Tate 6, Crestview 0.
Later in the second quarter, the Bulldogs had the Aggies near the on endzone when Tate’s quarterback dropped the ball in the end zone and was able to fall on it. That gave the Bulldogs a safety with the score 6-2. Late in the 2nd quarter, Crestview decided to go for it on fourth down, throwing an 18-yard touchdown pass for a 9-6 Aggies lead at the half.
Crestview began the second half with a 97 yard touchdown drive to increase their lead over Tate 16-6. Crestview had the momentum until a tipped pass landed in the hands of Tate’s Diamonte Thompson, who took it 5- yards for a Aggie touchdown. Tate still trailed 13-16.
On Tate’s next possession, Tia Samuel sprinted up the middle of the field for a 79-yard touchdown run. Tate missed the extra point, to make the score Tate 19, Crestview 16. The Aggies’ next score was again by Tia Samuel. This one was for 25 yards to increase Tate’s lead to 26-16.
Tate’s Dylan Mancuso was called on again for his thid field goal of the night. He kicked a 44-yard field goal to make the score 29-16. With less than a minute to go, the Aggies intentionally gave up a safety to make the score Tate 29 Crestview 18. Crestview was able to quickly score on their next possession, but failed to convert the two point conversion to make the final score Tate 29, Crestview 24.
Tate’s Coach Ronnie Douglas said that he was “very pleased with the win. The players worked really hard all week for the game”. We hurt ourselves in the first half, but were able to come out in the seconded half and play a better game”.
Tate (6-2, 1-1) travels to Ft Walton next week. Kickoff is at 7:00.
by Darryl Singleton
Baker Beats Jay
October 19, 2013
The Baker Gators continued their perfect season Friday night with a 21-13 win over the Jay Royals n the War on Highway 4 game.
With the district win, the Gators ensured a playoff spot and improving their record to 7-0, 2-0 in District 1-1A. The Royals moved to 3-4 for the season, 0-2 in the district.
The Royals will be on the road again next Friday night as they travel to Cottondale to take on the Hornets at 7 p.m.
Pictured: The Jay Royals at the Baker Gators Friday night. Photos by Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Finals
October 19, 2013
Here are final scores from around the area tonight:
- Northview 35, Freeport 0 [Read more...]
- Tate 29, Crestview 24 [Read more...]
- Baker 21, Jay 13 [Read more...]
- West Florida 63 Gulf Breeze 14
- Pace 20, Pensacola 18
- Navarre 35, Choctaw 28
- Niceville 28, FWB 21
- Catholic 41, Arnold 0
- Milton 24, Escambia 21
- Leroy 26, Flomaton 19
- T.R. Miller 42, Straughn 7
- Opp 27, W.S. Neal 24
- Escambia Academy 26, Clarke Prep 14
- Hillcrest 52, Escambia Co. (Atmore) 14
Northview High School Holds Annual Homecoming Parade (With Photo Gallery)
October 18, 2013
The Northview High School 2013 Homecoming Parade rolled through Bratt this afternoon as hundreds of spectators looked on.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: The sophomore float in the Northview High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon, with sophomore court members Lillie Allen, Morgan Wiggins and Jessica Amerson. Pictured below: The Tribal Beat Band marches. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Lightning Sparks Fire Near Molino Church
October 18, 2013
A lightning strike just before 2:00 Thursday afternoon sparked a small fire near a Molino Church.
The lightning hit an oak tree at the Molino Assembly of God at 3436 Molino Road. A small portion of the tree caught fire after the strike, along with an area under the tree. There was no other property damage and no injuries reported.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the incident.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
County Pushes For 29 & 97 Red Light; Bans Trucks On Crabtree Church But Not Highway 95A
October 18, 2013
The Escambia County Commission has affirmed its support for a red light at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino, voted to close Crabtree Church Road to trucks, and left the northernmost portion of Highway 95A open to truck and commercial traffic.
The commission voted Thursday night to close the full length of Crabtree Church Road from Highway 97 to Sunshine Hill Road to truck traffic, while taking no action on similar ban on Highway 95A from Highway 97 to Highway 29.
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry asked his fellow commissioners to take no action on the truck ban on Highway 95A until after the county meets with the Florida Department of Transportation to express support and willingness for the county to pay for a red light at Highway 29 and Highway 97.
Barry and Assistant County Administrator Larry Newsome will meet with FDOT in Chipley on November 5, prior to the commission’s next regular meeting.. The commission with then, Barry said, be able to better gauge the state’s support for the red light.
“It could be your neighbor, my neighbor, my family, your family could have a wreck there at that dangerous intersection and get killed,” said C.R. “Billy” Campbell of C&C Hauling said. “We support a red light there that would make it much safer for our trucks to come down there and turn left.”
Residents of the all residential northern stretch of Highway 95A and Highway 29 had pushed commissioners to enforce a truck ban on Highway 95A. Campbell’s trucks, along with vehicles from other companies, currently turn south on Highway 95A to avoid the Highway 29 and Highway 97 intersection. “It’s the safest route,” Campbell said.
Kay Campbell said there is no other viable alternative road for her company’s trucks to reach Highway 95A from Highway 29 while avoid a turn across traffic at Highway 97. She said the two possible routes, Molino Road and Quintette Road, are 19 feet wide, while her trucks are 9.25 feet wide. That, she said, would leave only about six inches of clearance between two trucks or a truck and an oncoming school bus.
“(Highway) 95A is the only road at this time that is safe for our trucks to come down. We’ve been traveling the road for eight years…and never had a wreck, never had an accident,” Kay Campbell told the Escambia County Commission.
Commissioner Grover Robinson said the entire commission supports the red light. “It does not matter where you are in Escambia County, you’ve probably driven through that intersection. It’s not just District 5 people that drive that intersection,” Robinson said.
By taking no action on a Highway 95A truck ban, there will be no immediate enforcement on the roadway, Barry said. “No Truck” signs have been in place on northern Highway 95A for years, but the county commission never voted to make the truck prohibition official.