Cantonment Man Charged With Battery Of Two Women
July 30, 2024
A Cantonment man has been charged with the alleged battery of two women
Riley Lucien Perreault was charged with felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery.
One victim told the Escambia County Sheriff’s’ Office that Perreault went into a rage because his wife was leaving him, according to an arrest report. She stated that Perreault shoved her and became angrier, shattering a glass door when he hit it with his head. He later choked her until she passed out, the report continues.
The deputy noted in the report that the victim had marks on her neck consistent with being choked and a bloody nose.
A friend of the victim told deputies that Perreault shoved her when she attempted to intervene.
He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $6,500 bond.
Florida Highway Patrol Rockets To Victory In National Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
July 30, 2024
For the second year in a row, Florida Highway Patrol has won the American Association of State Troopers annual America’s Best Looking Cruiser Competition.
“This year, we took the competition to new heights and were able to showcase Florida’s Space Coast,” said Executive Director Dave Kerner. “I am proud of my team and grateful for the incredible support we have seen from our public safety partners, state leaders, and most importantly, our citizens. Thank you for backing the black and tan.”
For the contest, FHP was able to secure a photo taken at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex on April 18, 2024, during the final liftoff of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy.
The competition, which kicked off on July 15, 2024, saw a record 49 states participate. Over the course of two weeks, each state rallied its citizens to cast their votes.
Escambia County Man Charged with Mother’s Murder
July 30, 2024
An Escambia County mans was arrested after allegedly killing his 70-year-old mother Sunday night.
Christopher Douglas Booth, 44, was charged with murder following the incident on Fremont Avenue. He is being held without bond.
According to Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, the ECSO were alerted to the crime by the Pensacola Police Department after they received a call from out of state. The caller claimed Booth had admitted to killing his mother.
Deputies went to the home on Fremont Avenue about 8:30 p.m. and saw bullet holes in the windows. Simmons said Booth answered the door, and when deputies went inside, they found his mother dead from at least one gunshot wound and over a dozen stab wounds.
A motive or other details have not been released.
Mark Your Calendars For Upcoming School Orientations
July 30, 2024
Mark your calendars; here is the schedule of upcoming orientations for public schools in Escambia County.
The first day of school in Escambia County is Monday, August 12.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Escambia County elementary schools will hold orientations on Wednesday, August 7 at 9 .m. At most schools, students will be able to meet their teachers, drop off supplies and see their classrooms.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Sixth grade and new student orientations:
Ransom Middle — Wednesday, August 7 — 10 a.m. – noon
Ernest Ward — Thursday, August 8 — 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Beulah — Wednesday, August 7 — 10 a.m. noon
Bailey — Wednesday, August 7 — 1-2:30 p.m
Bellview — Wednesday, August 7 — 1-2:30 p.m.
Brown-Barge — Wednesday, August 7 — 10 a.m. – noon
Ferry Pass — Wednesday, August 7 — 1-2:30 p.m.
Workman — Wednesday, August 7 — 11:30 a.m.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Ninth grade and new student orientations:
Northview — Thursday, August 8 — 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tate — Thursday, August 8 — 1 – 3 p.m.
West Florida — Saturday, August 10 — 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Pine Forest — Saturday, August 10 — 9 a.m. – noon
Escambia — Thursday, August 1 — by last name: A-L, 9-10 a.m.; M-Z, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Pensacola — Tuesday, August 6 — 9 a.m.
Washington — Monday, August 5 — 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Pine Forest will hold a back t0 school orientation for other grades Saturday, August 10 — 9 a.m. – noon. Washington will hold a back t0 school orientation for other grades on Monday, August 5 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter For 2023 Chemstrand Road Crash
July 29, 2024
A man with a blood alcohol level nearly four times that legal limit has been charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a November 2023 crash on Chemstrand Road that claimed a life .
Casy Folds, 31, was charged with DUI manslaughter and DUI serious bodily injury. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail Monday morning after being arrested on an outstanding warrant.
The warrant stemmed from a crash that occurred November 13, 2023. The Florida Highway Patrol said Folds was operating a red Ford F150 headed south on Chemstrand Road. A Dodge Charger and a Harley Davidson motorcycle were traveling north on Chemstrand Road.
As the Ford approached the Charger and Harley, the right tires dropped off the pavement onto the shoulder. Troopers said Folds attempted to regain control of the Ford and swerved left back onto the roadway and into the lane with the Charger and Harley. The front of Folds’ Ford collided with the side of the Charger. After the initial collision, the Ford began to rotate, causing the Harley to hit the right side of the Ford. The collision entrapped the occupants of the Charger.
Following the crash, the occupants and operator of the other vehicles involved were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with incapacitating injuries. The driver of the Dodge Charger passed away on a later date from injuries he sustained in the crash.
Folds was transported to Baptist Hospital for injuries he sustained in the crash.
FHP said Folds was discovered to have been under the influence at the time of the crash with a blood alcohol content of .315.
Folds was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
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Updated: Two Dead; Five Wounded, Including 11-Year-Old, In Escambia County Shooting
July 29, 2024
UPDATED — Two people were killed, and five others were injured in an apparent drive-by shooting Sunday night in Escambia County.
The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. at the Marie K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center & Park at 6405 Wagner Rd.
Two people, ages 21 and 24, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Five others were shot and survived — ages 22, 23, 27, 29, and 11.
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said Monday said the shooting happened at a pavilion where a dice game was taking place outside the community center as men’s basketball game was going on inside the county-owned facility.
Simmons said a white Hyundai Sonata pulled up and three suspects exited the vehicle and opened fire, one with a long gun and two with handguns. He presented a low quality video grab showing the suspects..
The Hyundai, which had been reported stolen in Pensacola about a month, has been recovered, but the suspects have not been identified.
Multiple Escambia County EMS units transported the five wounded individuals to the hospital.
“Someone knows who these three people are,” Simmons said as he pleaded for the community to provide information. “We are looking for three people that are killers.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Cantonment Improvement Committee Volunteers On Cantonment Habitat Home Build
July 29, 2024
Several members of the Cantonment Improvement Committee volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Cantonment.
They worked on a house project in the 200 block of Ellington Street.
To learn about volunteer opportunities with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, click here and select the “Volunteer” option.
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Unidentified Man Struck, Killed By SUV In Escambia County
July 29, 2024
A man died after being hit by a SUV Saturday night in Escambia County.
A red GMC Terrain driven by a 46-year old Pensacola woman collided with a pedestrian about 11:08 p.m. in the area of Beverly Parkway and Armenia Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The unknown age male pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was transported to Baptist Hospital by Escambia County EMS where he was pronounced deceased.
FHP is continuing their investigation.
Florida’s Two Week Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Underway
July 29, 2024
Florida’s two-week back to school sales tax holiday started Monday.
The holiday will include two weekends and continue until Sunday, August 11.
Many school supplies (including laptops and tablets) and clothing will be exempt from Florida’s usual 6% sales tax rate.
Shoppers can save on most items under a certain dollar amount. For instance, clothing must cost $100 or less per item, school supplies must cost $50 or less, personal computers and tablets $1,500 or less, and learning aids and jigsaw puzzles $30 or less.
There are many school supplies you can purchase tax-free in the state during the sales tax holiday, but here are a few highlights:
- Hats, shoes, shorts, pants, shirts, underwear, socks, and raincoats
- Backpacks, book bags, handbags, purses, and lunch boxes
- Cleated and spiked shoes and swimsuits
- Notebooks, scissors, pens, pencils, and calculators
- Printers, scanners, mice, keyboards, and routers
- Electronic books, flashcards, puzzle books, and matching games
- Hair accessories, wallets, and belts
For a details list of what does, and does not, qualify, click or tap here.
Do Online Purchases Qualify?
Online purchases can qualify, but delivery to a Florida address is required.
What Is Not Included?
While many eligible items are included in the two-week tax holiday, there are a few exceptions.
- Accessories like jewelry and watches are not tax-free nor are many types of gloves. A few additional exclusions apply.
- Clothing. Umbrellas and protective masks are taxable, as are roller skates, rented formal clothing, and non-prescription sunglasses and goggles.
- School supplies. Taxable items include printer or computer paper, and books not otherwise exempt.
- Electronics. Many electronics are taxable, including computer bags, CDs and DVDs, computers for recreational use, regular batteries (e.g. not for medical use), smartphones, surge protectors, tablet covers, game controllers, and digital cameras.
- Miscellaneous items. Furniture, luggage, garment bags, suitcases, and any rentals of eligible items are taxable and excluded from the tax-free holiday.
The sales tax holiday does not apply to:
- Any item of clothing with a sales price of more than $100
- Any school supply item with a sales price of more than $50
- Books that are not otherwise exempt
- Computers and computer-related accessories with a sales price of more than $1,500
- Computers and computer-related accessories purchased for commercial purposes
- Rentals of any eligible items
- Repairs or alterations of any eligible items
- Sales of any eligible items within a theme park or entertainment complex, public lodging establishment,
- or airports
Man Killed In Highway 4 Crash Near Jay
July 29, 2024
A Milton man was killed early Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash just east of Jay.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 64-year-old man was traveling east on Highway 4 near Pitnic Road when he left the roadway and overturned and collided with several trees. The vehicle came to rest on its left side on the shoulder of the road.
The crash happened about 2:27 a.m.
Further details, including the man’s name, were not released by FHP.