Northview Baseball, Softball Win At Semis, Head To Championship Games
May 1, 2024
Northview 11, Central 1
The Northview Chiefs beat Central 11-1 Tuesday night in the District 1-1A semi-finals.
Jase Portwood tossed a two hitter, striking out eight and walking one in seven innings.
Dane King went 3-4 with four RBIs, and Portwood was 1-3 with three RBIs to lead the Chiefs at the plate. Jayden White and Brady Smith each added two hits.
Northview will take on Jay at 7 p.m. Thursday in Bratt for the district championship.
Northview Lady Chiefs 16, Paxton 0
The Northview Lady Chief shut out the Paxton Bobcats 16-0 Tuesday night in the District 1-1A semi-finals.
Makayla McAnally tossed a no-hitter and recorded 10 strikeouts in four innings.
Jamison Gilman went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run. Bailey Burkette, Jamison Gilman, Riley Brooks and McAnally each had two hits. Brooks and Gilman both drove in three runs.
Northview advances to the district championship game against Jay at 7 p.m. Thursday at Central High School.
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Free Dog And Cat Adoptions At The Escambia Animal Shelter Until May 15
May 1, 2024
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare har partnered with the Bissell Pet Foundation for the “Empty the Shelters” adoption event until Wednesday, May 15.
Adoptions for all cats and dogs one year or older will be free. Puppies will be available for $50 and kittens will be available for $25. An $11 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents. View all adoptable pets at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center on 24petconnect.com.
“We are so excited to participate in the Bissell adoption event again,” said Escambia County Director for the Department of Animal Welfare John Robinson. “These events provide us with an opportunity to allow our community to see all of the wonderful dogs and cats that we currently have available at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center. We encourage you to come visit us over these next two weeks and meet our amazing animals who are ready to be part of a family.”
“We have over 200 pets available for adoption, and our team understands it can be overwhelming to walk through the kennels if you don’t know what you’re looking for,” said Robinson. “We’re here to help with the entire process. Let us make it easy for you to complete your family by helping you find the perfect pet.”
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m
Tate Falls To Gulf Breeze 2-1 In District Semifinals
May 1, 2024
The Tate Aggies lost on an extra inning walk-off 2-1 to Gulf Breeze in the District 1-6A semi-finals at Pace.
A solo home run from senior Bray Touchstone put the Aggies on the board in the top of the first. Ketch King went 3-5, and Conner Hassell was 2-5. Touchstone and Clif Quiggins each drove in a run.
Tate’s Neal Crook surrendered five hits and two unearned runs. Zane Warrington went two innings on the hill, giving up one run and four hits, striking out none and walking three.
Tate’s season ended at 11-14.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Two Century Correctional Inmates Assaulted Officers, FDC Says
May 1, 2024
Two Century Correctional Institution inmates assaulted correctional officers recently, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Officials said:
Inmate Brian Moore, 46, assaulted a correctional officer by grabbing the officer’s hands. Moore (pictured left) was serving five years out of Volusia County for fleeing and eluding, aggravated battery, and felony battery.
Inmate Daurell Dorsett, 31, assaulted a correctional officer by pushing the officer. Dorsett (pictured right) was serving a 25-year sentence following a Miami-Dade conviction for robbery with a deadly weapon attempted felony murder, burglary of an occupied dwelling, armed burglary along with additional burglary and attempted murder charges.
FDC said both incidents were captured on camera.
A Mom Remembers Her Daughter As Search Continues For Molino Woman’s Killer
April 30, 2024
On Sunday afternoon, April 30, 2017, Anna Louise Brown was out for a jog on Gibson Road in Molino.
She never made it home.
Brown, 38, was found face down on the side of the road near the Alligator Creek bridge. She had been shot multiple times.
And her murderer remains on the run.
“Seven Long Hard Years, We Have Shed Many a Tear,” Sue Brown wrote in a poem (reprinted below) in remembrance of her daughter on the seventh anniversary of her death. “Longing for Peace, Solace of Some Kind, Hoping for Justice, At Least.”
A nearby witness observed an older model silver vehicle drive past his residence. A short time later, the vehicle drove back past his residence again. Moments later the witness heard approximately six to eight gunshots.
The victim had recently finalized her divorce from her ex-husband Manuel De-Jesus Vega, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. A family member expressed concern to investigators about Vega due to him being both verbally and physically abusive.
Anna Brown’s murder was one of four cases that were the focus of retired certified law enforcement detectives during a two-day Cold Case Symposium hosted by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The ECSO said Monday that they are continuing to investigate the case.
Anyone with information on the murder is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
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‘Armed And Dangerous’ – Century Felon Remained On The Run Following Manhunt
April 30, 2024
UPDATE: Suspect Christopher Pace was captured Wednesdays morning.
A felony suspect authorities called “armed and dangerous” remained on the run following a manhunt Monday in Century.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Christopher George Pace has outstanding felony warrants for arson, trespassing with property damage and resisting arrest without violence.
Dozens of law enforcement officers spent hours attempting unsuccessfully to track down Pace in a heavily wooded area on the west side of Century.
The search perimeter was mostly along and centered on West Highway 4 in the area of Pleasant Hill Road. Law enforcement was seen maintaining the perimeter for hours between Lake Stone to the west and Industrial Boulevard to the north and west (map below, click to enlarge).
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by agencies including the Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, Florida Fish, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and K-9 units from the Century Correctional Institution. ECSO also had K-9 units and a drone involved in the search.
Pate’s prior convictions in Escambia County include first degree petit theft, burglary, criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools, trespassing, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Anyone with information on Pace’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge. Suspect Christopher George Pace is pictured in a 2021 mugshot from a previous arrest.
Tate High School Names Students Of The Month
April 30, 2024
Tate High School has named their Students of the Month for March. They are Kinsey Lee and Christian Daigle.. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jury Finds Cantonment Woman Not Guilty Of Impersonating A Police Officer
April 30, 2024
An Escambia County jury recently found a Cantonment woman not guilty of impersonating a police officer.
In July 2023, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement brought a felony charge of falsely impersonating a police officer against Bobbie Lei Sales, then 35.
FDLE agents began their investigation in May 2023 after receiving information that Sales identified herself as an FDLE agent. FDLE said their investigation showed that Sales visited a victim’s home and presented a silver badge while wearing a firearm. FDLE alleged she told the victim that he was under investigation and said she would be back in a couple of weeks to search his home.
FDLE also accused Sales of identifying herself as working for FDLE while having her vehicle repaired at a local dealership.
An Escambia County jury deliberated just 20 minutes before returning the not guilty verdict.
Cantonment Man Charged With Trying To Run Over Man, Burglary, Battery
April 30, 2024
A Cantonment man is charged with trying to run over a man, burglary, battery and a drug offense.
Philip Michael Chevalier, 35, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, burglary with criminal mischief, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
One incident happened April 28 as the victim was walking away from West Florida Hospital where he had tried to help Chevalier’s ex-girlfriend and she left with him, walking down Johnson Avenue, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
Chevalier allegedly tried to run over the victim twice, but he jumped out of the way each time, the report continues.
Another witness said Chevalier also tried to run over him, but he did not want to pursue charges, deputies said.
On April 3, Chevalier allegedly punched his girlfriend in the eye during an argument.
One April 5, Chevalier allegedly punched a hole in the window of the door of her trailer on Kipling Street before going inside to confront her, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. There was no physical altercation between the parties, deputies noted.
As deputies arrested Chevalier on outstanding warrants to the previously alleged incidents, Chevalier had a glass smoking pipe containing methamphetamine residue in his lap.
Chevalier remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday morning without bond
Molino Falcons 6U Win Northview Diamond Club Tourney
April 30, 2024
The Molino Falcons 6U won a weekend tournament in their division. The two-day Northview Diamond Club 2nd Annual Spring Bash was held at the Molino Ballpark. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.