Disabled Woman Found Abused, Handcuffed And Chained To Signs
April 22, 2012
Three people have been charged with the alleged abuse of a mentally disabled woman. She was found handcuffed and bleeding in an Escambia County backyard Saturday with heavy chains holding a signboard that read “I am a liar and a theif” (sic) around her neck.
Deputies responded to the 2800 block of Christine Street after receiving c
alls about a child screaming in the backyard.
Once on scene the deputies heard what they thought was a child crying and entered the back yard, where he observed a young female handcuffed behind her back, bleeding from the mouth, and wearing a “sandwich” style billboard sign. The victim then cried out to the deputy, “Please help me”.
The sign was made of two pieces of wet plywood, approximately 3-foot squared, being held around her neck with two heavy metal chains. Deputies asked the girl to kneel down and were able to remove the signs, which were estimated to weigh about 40 pounds. Due to the weight of the signs the chain had slightly embedded into the victim’s neck, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
One of the signs read “I am a liar and a theif” (sic) and the other read “I well not” (sic), according to deputies.
Upon speaking to the victim deputies observed ligature marks on her neck, which she told them came from a rope that had been tied around her neck. Also on scene deputies saw a path worn in the ground around an above ground pool which the victim been walking.
While speaking with the victim a four-inch gash was located on the back of her head in the hairline. When asked about that injury, the victim told deputies the suspects had struck her in the head with a bucket two days ago. Deputies found that the suspects had used superglue to attempt to close the wound. The next day the wound was still open so the suspect sewed it closed with a needle and thread. The victim was transported to a local hospital and will be in the custody of the Department of Child and Families.
A married couple — Rondal Floyd Hale, age 59, DeeAnn Marie Hale, age 58 — and a visiting friend — Clinton Michael Carr, age 53 — were charged with aggravated abuse of a disabled adult, a first degree felony. Deputies said additional charges may be filed. Rondal Hale and Carr were being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $100,000 each on Sunday, while DeeAnn Hale was being held on $50,000 bond.
The victim was described by deputies as a mentally handicapped 21-year old female.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Armed Woman Shot By Escambia Deputy
April 22, 2012
A woman was hospitalized after being shot by an Escambia County deputy Friday night.
Deputies responded to a disturbance at the Fairfield Villa Apartments about 10:30 p.m. where they found a woman outside an apartment waving a gun. She was warned multiple times to put the weapon down, but refused. Deputies were reportedly threatened, and she was shot.
Neighbors said the woman had been arguing with a man over about $15 in babysitting money. She allegedly swung a stick at the man before returning to her apartment and retrieving the gun.
The names of the deputy and the woman have not been released, nor has the condition of the woman.
The officer involved shooting is under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Further details have not been released.
Santa Rosa Fair Winners Announced
April 22, 2012
Winners from the recent Santa Rosa County Fair have been announced.
Those receiving awards were as follows:
4-H Club Booth Winners
Junior
- 1st Bockin’ –N– Eggs
- 2nd Navarre Home School
- 3rd Goat Club
- 4th Santa Rosa Marksmen
Intermediate
- 1st Santa Rosa Marksmen
- 2nd Bockin’ –N– Eggs
- 3rd North End 4-H Club
Senior
- 1st Westgate
- 2nd Sparkly Clovers
- 3rd Santa Rosa Teen Council
Additional Awards
- Best Agricultural Award—Bockin’ –N- Eggs
- Best Youth Organization Award—Westgate
- Best Environmental Award—Sparkly Clovers
Individual Sweepstakes Winners
Junior
- 1st Taylor Clark
- 2nd Kyle Caskey, Jr.
- 3rd Codie Nichols
Intermediate
- 1st Kasey Hughes
- 2nd Karmen Hughes
- 3rd Sarah Sieminski
Senior
- 1st Christy Connell
- 2nd Caleb Connell
- 3rd Anna Barrows
Best in Class Awards
- Taylor Clark, Junior Canning
- Taylor Clark, Junior Photography
- Kyle Caskey, Jr., Junior Horticulture
- Kyle Caskey, Jr., Junior Collections
- Kyle Caskey, Jr., Junior Woodworking
- Codie Nichols, Junior Fine Arts
- Madeline Stone, Junior Sewing
- Kasey Hughes, Intermediate Fine Arts
- Karmen Hughes, Intermediate Crafts
- Becky Ward, Intermediate Photography
- Erik Sieminski, Intermediate Canning
- Christy Connell, Senior Crafts
- Christy Connell, Senior Sewing
- Caleb Connell, Senior Canning
- Caleb Connell, Senior Horticulture
- Anna Barrows, Senior Photography
- Kristen Hughes, Senior Needlework
- Jessica Cook, Senior Scrapbook
- Adam Sieminski, Senior Woodworking
Santa Rosa County 4-H received 200 exhibits at the fair from 40 exhibitors ranging in age from 5-18. Entrants were:
Anna Barrows, John Bridges, Nathan Bridges, Kyle Caskey, Jr., Taylor Clark, Caleb Connell, Christy Connell, Jessica Cook, Andrew Fendley, Madison Fendley, Alana Gentry, Emma Gentry, Jacquelyn Grosjean, Sam Grosjean, Zeke Grosjean, Jacob Hughes, Karmen Hughes, Kasey Hughes, Kayla Hughes, Kristen Hughes, Ashley Johnston, Madison Johnston, Tina Knight, Codie Nichols, Gregory Nichols, Dylan Oestricker, Heidi Peoples, Corinne Pereira, Pyper Perry, Skylar Perry, James Pollard, Rachel Pollard, Adam Sieminski, Amy Sieminski, Erik Sieminski, Sarah Sieminski, Madeline Stone, Savannah Stone, Becky Ward and Emily Ward.
Photos: Northview Baseball Clinic For NWE, Tri-County
April 22, 2012
The Northview Chiefs baseball team held a training camp Saturday for Northwest Escambia and Tri-County Cal Ripken players. From pitching to catching, the camp focused on the basics of improving play and on the transition from Little League to Cal Ripken rules.
NWE offered their thanks to the Northview players, coaches and Diamond Club for offering the camp. “It was excellent. We are looking forward to the next one,” a NWE statement said.
For a photo gallery from the camp, click here.
Pictured: A Northview Chiefs baseball camp for Northwest Escambia and Tri-County players held Saturday at the school. NorthEscambia.com photos by Taylor Rigby, click to enlarge.
Photos: CrossFaith Church Holds Molino SpringFling
April 22, 2012
CrossFaith Church in Molino held a Spring Fling on Saturday, featuring live music, crafts, vendors, horse rides, a petting zoo, inflatables and more.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The annual Spring Fling was held Saturday at CrossFaith church in Molino. Submitted photos by Katelyn Garrison for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Births: Tripp Shiver Gilly, Riley Erin Chancery
April 22, 2012
Two local couples that are close friends are celebrating births just hours apart.
Tripp Shiver Gilly
Billy and Ashley Gilly of Molino are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tripp Shiver Gilly, born April 10, 2012, at 4:18 p.m. He weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 inches long. Tripp is the grandson of Greg and Lorri Clary of Byrneville, Johnny Bonner of Pace, Alex and Felicia Amerson of Enon, and Bill Gilly of Molino.
Riley Erin Chancery
Aaron and Britany Chancery of McDavid are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Riley Erin Chancery, born April 10, 2012, at 6:24 p.m. She was 7 pounds, 6.7 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Riley is the granddaughter of Richard and Lisa Chancery of McDavid, Loretta Floyd of Pensacola and James Ford of Molino.
Pictured on the left are Aaron and Britany Chancery with their daughter Riley Erin Chancery, while Billy and Ashley Gilly are on the right with their son Tripp Shiver Gilly. Pictured below: Riley Erin Chancery (on left) and Tripp Shiver Gilly. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lamberts Celebrate Silver Anniversary
April 22, 2012
Aaron and Kim (Thortis) Lambert recently celebrated their silver wedding anniversary.
They were married on April 4, 1987, in Walnut Hill at the Walnut Hill Assembly of God. Aaron works at Reichhold Chemical as the purchasing and plant scheduler. He has been there for 17 years. Kim works at Escambia River Electric Cooperative at their Walnut Hill office. She has been there for 12½ years. They have four children, Brittany, A.J., Courtney and Brady. They also have three grandchildren.
Their parents are Ervin and Carolyn (Spence) Thortis and Douglas and the late Nellie (LaField) Lambert.
They enjoy family vacations and taking trips together, especially to watch any Alabama Crimson Tide sporting event. They are planning a trip in the fall to celebrate the occasion.
Pictured: Aaron and Kim (Thortis) Lambert celebrated their silver anniversary. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Seven Run First Dooms Wahoos, Biscuits Win 7-1
April 22, 2012
The Blue Wahoos struck first Saturday night, but the lead was short lived as the Montgomery Biscuits responded with seven runs in the home half of the first and held on for the 7-1 win andeven the five-game series at a game apiece in Montgomery.
Ryan LaMarre continued his hot hitting with a single to open up the game for the Blue Wahoos and scored from second on a base hit by Joel Guzman to give Pensacola the early advantage. LaMarre added a triple later in the game for his sixth multi-hit game of the season. Guzman also had a two-hit performance with a second single in the sixth.
The Biscuits responded with seven run in the bottom of the inning. Blue Wahoos starter Curtis Partch (L, 0-2) walked the first three batters he faced before back to back doubles by Henry Wrigley and Michael Sheridan. After another walk, Kyeong Kang blasted his third home run of the year to give the Biscuits a 7-1 lead. Neither team crossed the plate the rest of the way as three Blue Wahoos relievers combined to work 4.1 scoreless innings.
Partch bounced back and went 3.2 innings allowing the seven runs on three hits. He walked six, four in the first inning, and struck out two in the losing effort. Shane Dyer (W, 2-1) worked five innings in the winning effort for the Biscuits. He gave up just the one first-inning run, he walked two, allowed five hits and struck out two.
The series continues in Montgomery on Sunday evening with first pitch slated for 5:05 p.m. Right-hander Daniel Corcino (0-1, 4.61) will take the mound against Biscuits lefty Frank De Los Santos (1-1, 2.38).
Jay Holds Relay For Life (With Photo Gallery)
April 21, 2012
The 2012 Jay Relay for Life began Friday night at Jay High School. A few hundred participants took part in the annual Relay to raise money for cancer research.
There were 16 teams registered to take part in the all-night event. A Luminaria ceremony was held Friday night as participants remembered friends and loved ones that have lost the battle against cancer and honored those currently fighting cancer.
Hundreds of people enjoyed a variety of entertainment, food fun and fellowship throughout the night.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the 2012 Jay Relay for Life, click here.
Pictured top: The Survivor’s Lap at the 2012 Jay Relay for Life. Pictured inset: Benny Barnes, honorary Century chairperson at the Jay Relay For Life. Pictured below: Survivor’s Lap Friday evening at Jay Relay.
Century CI Inmates Graduate With GED, Ready To Work Certificates
April 21, 2012
Century Correctional Institution held a graduation ceremony Friday morning for inmates receiving their GED diplomas while behind bars.
“I began to challenge my thoughts, feelings and beliefs,” said Century CI Class of 2012 Salutatorian Shawn Ashe, earning his GED at age 30. “I am able to receive my diploma today because I made a choice.”
Ashe is about six months away from finishing a two-year prison sentence for cocaine possession, passing forged bills, trafficking in stolen property and grand theft in St. Johns County. He readily admits that he made very bad choices that landed him in prison, but he said his newly earned GED will open a whole new world of opportunity once he is released.
“I can and will make a difference in my community when I leave out of here,” Ashe said. He thanked God for the opportunity to earn his GED behind bars, and he acknowledged Florida’s tax payers for funding what he called a worthy program.
Henry Jordan, class valedictorian, is serving a 3.5 year sentence for a weapons and felony driving without a license charges from Duval County. His said his days at Century CI were once filled with working out “to look good at the beach” upon his release. But then, he said, he got his priorities straight.
“I decided to join the GED program instead of working out,” Jordan said. “I decided to focus on my GED…a GED increases my odds of making something of myself.”
Four other inmates received their GED diplomas during a graduation Friday morning inside Century Correctional Institution. They were: Joshua Moynihan, Alex Lichtenberger, Karey Murphy and Dachua Oliver. Earning the GED meant passing a five-part test consisting of reading/language and writing (including an essay), math, social studies and science.
“I watched another guy get up and walk out of the GED test because he thought the essay was too hard,” Jordan told fellow inmates at the graduation ceremony. “Don’t y’all give up. Everything is worth it.”
For a photo gallery from the prison’s graduation ceremony, click here.
Also Friday morning, 11 Century Correctional inmates received their Florida Ready to Work certificates. Florida Ready to Work is an innovative state-funded workforce education and economic development program that provides student job-seekers with a standard credential that certifies their workplace readiness and ability to succeed on the job.
Inmates receiving Ready to Work certificates were: Shawn Ashe, Steven Kelly, Robert Brantley, Jraron Lasseter, Vonsha Marshal, Joshua Monynihan, Erving Rogers, Brandley White, Timothy Curd, Alex Lichtenberger and Dachua Oliver.
Century CI Warden Richard Comerford said 16 more Century Correctional inmates will take their GED tests in next few days.
Guest speaker for event was Mark Whitacre, the highest corporate-level executive to ever become a FBI whistleblower, uncovering a massive price fixing scheme at Archer Daniels Midland (AMD) in the 1990’s. He served nearly a decade in federal prison. Whitacre was the subject of the 2009 movie “The Informant!” in which he was portrayed by Matt Damon. Monday morning on NorthEscambia.com, we will bring you Whitacre’s story.
Pictured top: Century Correctional Class 2012 Salutatorian Shawn Ashe addresses fellow inmates Friday morning. Pictured top inset: Ashe and Valedictorian Henry Jordan. Pictured below: GED graduates in their “class photo” with Century Correctional staff members. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
