Escambia County Bank Robbed
January 28, 2013
An Escambia County bank robbery is under investigation.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a bank robbery in progress at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Wells Fargo Bank, 6425 Mobile Highway. The suspects were described two black males that were wearing masks and were armed.
The suspects entered the bank demanded money before fleeing. The suspects are believed to be in a newer model, gray, four door, Toyota Tundra pickup.
If anyone has information on the robbery, they are asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Convicted Molino Sex Offender Pleads, Faces Additional Sentence
January 28, 2013
A convicted sex offender from Molino that fathered a child with a 16-year old is facing an additional sentence after a Friday court appearance.
Archie Eley Brooks, 39, pleaded no contest to one felony count of failing to report a name or residence change. He will be sentenced in March.
Once he released from jail after serving time for unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, Brooks reported a new permanent residence on Olive Road. Authorities later determined he was not living at that address, according to an arrest report.
Brooks original sex offender charge stemmed from a two-year relationship with an underage female.
In a February 2, 2010, interview, the victim told investigators that “the relationship started when suspect Brooks moved in with her family and the two shared a room” at her family’s home on Pine Circle Drive in Molino. The victim “stated that Brooks knew she was 16 at the time they began their sexual relationship,” according to the sheriff’s office report.
Brooks told investigators that he had a sexual relationship with the victim in which she became pregnant, according to the incident report, and that he knew the victim was 16 at the time. Brooks told deputies that the relationship lasted about two years until it ended on the victim’s 18th birthday.
Brooks remains in the Escambia County Jail awaiting his sentencing.
Byrneville Elementary Releases Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
January 28, 2013
The following students were named to the second nine weeks honor roll at Byrneville Elementary School:
Mrs. Barberree’s Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
Ayden Atallah
Luke Diamond
Maddie Mae Driskell
Alex Dunsford
Tyler Gilmore
Olivia Griffis
Daisy Johnson
Mia Kornegay
Madison Levins
Allie Odom
Ian Watson
Jayden White
Mrs. Rogers’ Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
Nicole Briscoe
Layla Brown
Ashton Covan
Kerissa Dortch
Anna Dunsford
Hunter Johnson
Kelan Jurey
Evin Matlock
Addisen Miller
Blake Shaw
Mallory Smith
Mrs. Dawson’s First Grade:
A Honor Roll
Madalyn Grimes
Tyson McBride
Reygan Steadham
Ms. Thornton’s First Grade:
A Honor Roll
Riley Dawson
Meredith Johnston
Tyler Riggs
A/B Honor Roll
Alexa Castro
Nolin Godwin
Josh Johnson
Aydan Smith
Leif Waters
Mrs. Marshman’s Second Grade:
A Honor Roll
Aloysia Dortch
Kayla Johnson
Jessica Loftis
Kaden Odom
A/B Honor Roll
Briana Dunsford
Chase Hampton
Johnnie Howell
Emily Lambeth
Tiana White
Dreama Wright
Mrs. Weaver’s Second Grade:
A Honor Roll
Drake Allen Driskell
Emily Levins
A/B Honor Roll
Leah Anderson
Hunter Barnes
Josh Diamond
Marina Franklin
Micaleb Guntrum
Jamarkus Jefferson
Grace Long
Zane Rolin
Aleigh Thornton
Mrs. Dunsford’s Third Grade
A Honor Roll
Hunter Borelli
A/B Honor Roll
Dakota Bush
Cole Dunsford
Tessa Flowers
Jace Gifford
James Loftis
Torka Mills
Dillon Spears
Harley Walker
David Ward
Mrs. Gilmore’s Fourth Grade
A Honor Roll
Maille Kilcrease
A/B Honor Roll
Logan Bryan
Brianna Colter
Abigail Levins
Tyler Merchant
Jalexis Robinson
Tyler Rolin
Mrs. Johnston’s Fifth Grade
A Honor Roll
Madicyn Bell
Skyler Busbee
Ian Gifford
Alex Glidewell
Chandler Hinote
Lea Nall
Cloe Smith
Savannah Steadham
Nicky Trump
Olivia Watson
Ashten Wright
A/B Honor Roll
Hannah Merchant
Kelli Merchant
Waylon Milstead
Tyler Newton
Valorie Padilla
New Playground Installed At Molino Community Complex
January 28, 2013
A new, brightly-colored playground has been installed behind the new Molino Community Complex on Highway 95A. The complex also includes a museum, tax collector office, tax appraiser office and a library. The library will be opened in the coming weeks. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Body Found Behind Hwy 29 Business Is Identified; Investigators Seek Info
January 28, 2013
The body found Friday afternoon behind a Highway 29 business was that of a 35-year old Pensacola woman, investigators said.
The body of Melisa Midori Townsend was found in a field behind Alternative Powersports, near Kenmore Boulevard. Investigators said it appeared that the body had been at the location for a few days at the time of discovery.
Her next of kin were notified Sunday. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking to speak to anyone that may have seen Townsend in the last couple of weeks. She was known to frequent the areas of Davis Highway, Brent Lane, Pensacola Boulevard, Olive Road and Burgess Road.
Anyone with information about Townsend during the last two weeks is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Tate Pitcher Riley Hodge Signs With Tallahasee Community College
January 28, 2013
Tate High pitcher Riley Hodge has signed a scholarship to play for Tallahassee Community College next season. Hodge compiled a 5-1 record last year while posting a 1.06 ERA.
Pictured above are: TCC Head Coach Angelo Nicolosi, Riley Hodge, (back row) mother Robbie Hodge, father Wayne Hodge and Tate Head Coach Greg Blackmon. Pictured below: Hodge and his Aggies teammates. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Students Named To All-State Music Groups
January 28, 2013
Several local students were selected to participate in the Florida Music Educators Association All-State groups at the recent FMEA conference in Tampa.
After going through an extensive audition process, 11 students represented the Escambia County School District:
- Middle School Treble Chorus — Emma Jenkins, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Mixed Chorus — Seth Godwin, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Honors Band — Randi Avery, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Honors Orchestra — Cade Howell, Bailey Middle
- All-State High School Mixed Chorus — Katelyn Godwin, Tate High
- All-State High School Mixed Chorus — Eion Blanchard, Tate High
- All-State High School Concert Band — Jacob Howard, Tate High
- All-State High School Symphonic Band — Katie Massey, Tate High
- All-State High School Honors Orchestra — Daniel Adams, Escambia High
- All State Elementary Chorus – Lorna McLendon, N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts
- All State Elementary Chorus — Nathaniel Harding, A. K. Suter Elementary
Additionally, Baily and Workman middle schools were presented with the Music Enrollment award for having high enrollment in music courses.
Pictured: Randy Avery, who was named to the FMEA Middle School Honors Band, and Ransom Middle School Band Director Janie Walker. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cannon Appointed to Deputy Secretary at the Department of Corrections
January 28, 2013
Timothy H. Cannon has been appointed as Deputy Secretary of Operations for the Florida Department of Corrections.
Cannon brings over 23 years of corrections experience to this role and has risen through the ranks of the department, where he started as a correctional officer in 1989.
As deputy secretary, Cannon will be responsible for managing daily operational issues and working with executive leadership to implement policy initiatives to enhance overall operations while ensuring that the department continually meets its mission.
“This is a great day for the Department,” said Corrections Secretary Mike Crews. “We are fortunate to have so many dedicated staff and great leadership in our Agency and it is an honor to be able to promote someone with Deputy Secretary Cannon’s knowledge and operational experience in the Department. He has a genuine concern for employees and I am confident that he will continue to lead with the same integrity, passion and commitment that has been so evident throughout his career.”
“God has richly blessed me in my life; I am humbled and honored to serve the staff of this great Agency. Our successes are directly attributed to the contributions of our dedicated, hard working staff – I appreciate each of them and look forward to working for them,“ Cannon said.
Ariel Holland Named Miss Northview High 2013 (With Photo Gallery)
January 27, 2013
Ariel Holland was crowned Miss Northview High School for 2013 Saturday night. First Runner-Up was Ashley Cunningham, and Second Runner-Up was Kendal Cobb.
Other members of the Top 5 were Kaitlyn Abbot and Morgan Ward.
Lily Townson was named Miss Congeniality, and Kamryn Brock was named Miss Hospitality. The Miss Physical Fitness award was Shaquanna Jones, while Courtney Lambert was named Miss Poise and Appearance.
For a complete NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the pageant, click here.
Pictured top: Second Runner-Up Kendal Cobb, Miss Northview High School 2013 Ariel Holland, First Runner-Up Ashley Cunnningham. Pictured inset: Holland was crowned by Miss Northview High School 2012 Charleigh McPherson. Pictured below: Miss Hospitality Kamryn Brock, Miss Physical Fitness Shaquanna Jones, Miss Congeniality Lily Townson and Miss Poise and Appearance Courtney Lambert. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Man Arrested On Drug Charges, Probation Violation Warrant
January 27, 2013
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Century man Saturday night that had been on the run from law for last couple of months.
Javis Cane Grimes was booked into the Escambia County Jail about 9:15 p.m. Saturday on an outstanding violation of probation warrant, failure to appear and a bond revocation in an outstanding drug case, along with new charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Grimes is being held without bond.
The violation of probation warrant was from a 2010 case in which Grimes was convicted of possession of drug equipment and two counts of possession of a listed chemical after a Byrneville traffic stop.
During a search of Grimes’ pickup truck, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies found pseudoephedrine pills, rubber tubing, starter fluid and other potential meth-making ingredients, according to a Sheriff’s Office arrest report. For the items, he completed an 18 months prison sentence in February 2012 and began 24 months on probation.
In November 2012, Grimes was arrested again after a traffic stop on Highway 168 near Wawbeek Road. In the vehicle, deputies reported finding methamphetamine, two syringes and multiple items used to manufacture methamphetamine inside the vehicle, according to an arrest report. He is awaiting trial for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest promoted a violation of probation warrant to be issued on November 8.
Pictured top: Drug paraphernalia discovered after a traffic stop on a pickup truck driven by Javis Grimes in 2010. Grimes was sentenced to 18 months in state prison for the the items, along with other drug paraphernalia. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.