McGhee, Lambeth Plead Not Guilty In Lottery Store Murder, Robbery
December 3, 2012
The Alabama men that allegedly robbed and shot a Davisville lottery store owner last month have entered not guilty pleas.
Malcolm McGhee Jr., 24, and Brent Dewayne Lambeth, 20, are charged with first degree murder and robbery with a firearm for the shooting death of 74-year old Thomas “Tommy” Kroll during a robbery on November 6 at the State Line O’ Yes Lotto on Highway 97.
Both men are currently set for a jury trial to begin in early February. In the meantime, both will remain in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Investigators said McGhee and Lambeth targeted Kroll’s business because they had previous purchased “Spice” there and the duo intended on robbing the store of more of the synthetic marijuana.
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Driver Cited After Hitting Building
December 3, 2012
A 25-year old Escambia County man was cited after colliding with a building Sunday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 25-year old Kaneilius Wells was eastbound on Copter Road when he failed to stop at a stop sign. His 2012 Dodge Avenger went airborne after hitting a driveway entrance before colliding with an industrial building at 8826 Grow Drive.
Wells was cited for violation of a traffic control device and no proof of insurance, according to the FHP.
Century Decks Out With New Utility Pole Decorations
December 3, 2012
The Town of Century is decked out with brand new Christmas decorations along North Century Boulevard.
The town purchased 42, 50-inch Christmas wreaths with energy saving LED bulbs and 24-inch bows. The wreaths were ordered from Dixie Decorations in Montavello, Ala., for $15,047, while the bows were purchased from a local business for $3,918. It also cost the town $2,734 to have Gulf Power wire three poles that previously did not have electricity for three of the wreaths.
Pictured: New lighted wreath decorations adorn nearly four dozen utility poles along North Century Boulevard in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview QB Club To Businesses: Show Your Support For The Chiefs
December 3, 2012
Northview’s Quarterback Club is leading the charge in asking all Escambia County businesses (both Florida and Alabama) to show their unwavering support for the Northview Chiefs as they prepare for their final showdown of the 2012 season against Trenton at the Citrus Bowl this Friday night.
“We are the only school in Escambia County, Florida, who is still in the playoffs right now,” QB Club President Toney Simpson said. ”We need our county and our local communities to stand behind these kids. I mean, really stand behind them.”
“This is what high school football is all about. This is what any athlete works his whole season for. This is it in a nutshell.”
Simpson adds that anyone, male or female, who is currently an athlete or has ever been an athlete knows what Friday night means to the Chiefs.
“This is not about if you are a Panther, a Royal, a Tiger or an Eagle. This is about supporting a group of young men who have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; something that many athletes have only dreamed about. This is about helping them get there and showing them that you’re behind them, win or lose. We are asking all businesses to put up on their billboards or marquees something showing encouragement for the Chiefs. The boys will be leaving Wednesday or Thursday, so the businesses will need to do this quickly. We want them to know we believe in them. Our kids and families support Pensacola, Jay, Milton, Pace, Atmore, Brewton — all over. I think everyone around here supports each other. We would like to see this support from our communities right now.”
The Chiefs will travel to Orlando’s Citrus Bowl where they will play undefeated Trenton High at 7:07 EST Friday evening. This is the first time in the history of Northview High School that the football team has made it through Round 3 and is on its way to Orlando.
“We just would like to see businesses and any community member who wants to to please encourage and recognize our young men with outdoor signs. This is big. We would do this for any school who has made it this far. This isn’t just about building up the Chiefs. This is about building up young men. They just happen to be ours this time!” Simpson said.
Photos: Behind The Chiefs
December 3, 2012
When the Northview High School Chiefs made school history with a Class 1A state semifinal win Friday night, the crowds, band, dance teams and cheerleaders were there showing their support.
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Teen Edges Out Kyle Busch For Snowball Derby Win
December 3, 2012
On his first time out, a teen from Michigan won Sunday’s 45th annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway.
Erik Jones, 16, became the first driver in 20 years to win in his first attempt. Jeff Choquette of West Palm Beach was second, and Kyle Busch of Las Vegas finished third. Pensacola’s Johanna Long, 20, was 14th after several issues with her car held her back.
Complete, unofficial results:
| 1 | 4 J | Erik Jones | 300 |
| 2 | 29 C | Jeff Choquette | 300 |
| 3 | 51 | Kyle Busch | 300 |
| 4 | 67 | Jeff Fultz | 300 |
| 5 | 9 | Chase Elliott | 300 |
| 6 | 36 | Grant Enfinger | 300 |
| 7 | 71 | Kyle Benjamin | 300 |
| 8 | 77 | David Ragan | 300 |
| 9 | 41 | Chris Davidson | 300 |
| 10 | 8 | John Hunter Nemechek | 300 |
| 11 | 25 | Ross Kenseth | 300 |
| 12 | 45 | Dwayne Buggay | 300 |
| 13 | 2 | D.J. Vanderley | 300 |
| 14 | 10 | Johanna Long | 300 |
| 15 | 2 W | Donnie Wilson | 300 |
| 16 | 22 | Hunter Robbins | 299 |
| 17 | 7 | Chuck Barnes Jr | 299 |
| 18 | 84 | Clay Alexander | 297 |
| 19 | 21 J | Kyle Jones | 283 |
| 20 | 29 T | Austin Theriault | 249 |
| 21 | 99S | Casey Smith | 228 |
| 22 | 66 | Steven Wallace | 226 |
| 23 | 11 | David Rogers | 226 |
| 24 | 96 | Ben Kennedy | 221 |
| 25 | 0 | Brad Rogers | 201 |
| 26 | 41 R | T.J. Reaid | 164 |
| 27 | 26 | Bubba Pollard | 158 |
| 28 | 5 | Nelson Piquet Jr | 125 |
| 29 | 98 | Daniel Hemric | 125 |
| 30 | 11 B | Logan Boyett | 125 |
| 31 | 1 | Mike Garvey | 123 |
| 32 | 51 | Stephen Nasse | 117 |
| 33 | 4 | Jeremy Pate | 116 |
| 34 | 20 | Brian Campbell | 112 |
| 35 | 10 K | Paul Kelley | 45 |
| 36 | 49 | Augie Grill | 38 |
| 37 | 10 D | Steve Dorer | 1 |
Off Duty Firefighter Killed In I-10 Wreck
December 2, 2012
One person was killed in a wreck Saturday night on I-10 near Highway 29.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 21-year old Andrew Joseph Keeler of Pensacola was westbound on I-10 at a high rate of speed in his 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. Keeler braked as another vehicle changed lanes in front of him, lost control and overturned and struck several trees. Keeler, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle.
He was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital were he was pronounced deceased following the 7:35 p.m. crash.
Keeler was a career firefighter for Pace Fire Rescue.
Resident Wakes Up And Finds Car In Spare Bedroom
December 2, 2012
An Escambia County resident found an unwanted guest in his spare bedroom when he woke up Sunday morning.
He thought he heard a sound about midnight but did not notice anything unusual because curtains and blinds covered the inside of the window. But after daylight Sunday, the resident of Condor Drive in Gonzalez found that someone had wrecked a car through the window of his unoccupied spare bedroom.
The Florida Highway Patrol determined that the Dodge Avenger had rolled backwards from a nearby street and into the home. Troopers said another driver had hit the car, which was parked by the curb, causing it to roll downhill.
The FHP is continuing to investigate and look for the driver that hit the Dodge. The Ensley Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue also responded to the call.
Pictured: A resident of Condor Drive woke up Sunday morning to find this car in his spare bedroom. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Flees After Late Night Highway 97 Crash
December 2, 2012
Authorities are working to determine who fled the scene of a traffic crash late Saturday night in Davisville.
The driver of a GMC Jimmy told authorities that he rear-ended another vehicle on Highway 97 just south of Meadows Road about 11:15 p.m.. The vehicle, the driver said, was stopped in the roadway on Highway 97 with no lights. After the collision, the vehicle was struck from the rear fled the scene, reportedly northbound toward Atmore. The vehicle was believed to possibly be a pickup truck.
The driver that remained on the scene of the crash was not injured and refused medical treatment at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Atmore Ambulance also responded to the crash.
Pictured: The driver of this GMC Jimmy rear-ended another vehicle stopped in Highway 97 late Saturday night. The driver of the other vehicle then fled the scene. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Hundreds Attend Flomaton Christmas Parade
December 2, 2012
Hundreds of people from Flomaton, Century and surrounding areas attended the annual Flomaton Christmas Parade Saturday morning.
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