Jay Outpaces Northview In Girls’ Cross Country
September 30, 2010
The Jay Royals outpaced the Northview Chiefs in a cross country meet hosted by Jay High School, with every runner for Jay setting a personal record or season’s best time.
The top ten runners for the meet were:
- Leely Trevino Jay (22:03) season best
- Robin Blackman Jay (22:18) personal record
- Allison Blair Jay (22:25) season best
- Jessica Thornton Jay (22:50) season best
- Georgia Goetter Northview (23:08)
- Caristyn Golden Jay (23:26) season best
- Jorjia Agrait Jay (24:41) personal record
- Crystal Brown Jay (25:43) season best
- Ally Settle Jay (25:52) personal record
- Jenna Thornton (27:20) personal record
Other runners from Jay who were not in the top ten but did set personal records were Elizabeth Meads, Samantha Cerqueira, Riley Andrews and Savannah Brown.
The Royals will host the JD Mac Invitational at the Jay City Park on October 30.
Pictured: Cross country team members from Jay and Northview high schools prepare to run. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volunteer Fireman Pleads Not Guilty To Abusing Underage Girl, Abandoning Dog
September 30, 2010
A Century volunteer fireman has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sexually abused an underage girl and abandoning dogs rescued by the department.
Dustin Ryan Burkett, 28, was due to appear at an arraignment hearing Thursday morning on one felony count of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim 12 to 15 years of age, one felony count of grand theft, and misdemeanor charges of abandonment of animals and obstruction of justice.
But Burkett waived arraignment through his lawyer and pleaded not guilty to all charges. No trail date has been set, according to court records.
Burkett is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year old girl at Lake Stone Campground in 2009. In a separate incident, he allegedly abandoned three dogs that were reported to be “rescued” by the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue in August.
For an earlier story, click here.
Walnut Hill Felon Charged With Weapon Possession
September 30, 2010
A convicted felon from Walnut Hill is facing charges after he was found armed with a handgun on a local street.
Edward Charles Redmond, 55, was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and carrying a concealed weapon.
Deputies found Redmond leaning into a pickup truck occupied by two people while on the shoulder of Cypress Street. At the time he was questioned by deputies, Redmond had a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson handgun in his back pocket, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
Redmond told deputies that he had just consumed a full bottle of vodka and that his mother had just passed away. Due to his physical and mental state, according to the report, deputies did not place him under arrest at that time. The gun was seized, and a warrant was later issued for his arrest.
Redmond was released from the Escambia County Jail on $7,500 bond.
Financial Help Available To Weatherize Your Home
September 30, 2010
The Community Action Program Committee will accept applications in Century on Friday for weatherization assistance.
The CAPC will be at the Century Town Hall from 1-3 p.m. For information on income requirements and necessary documentation, click here.
Ernest Ward Photo Gallery: That’s Just Tacky!
September 30, 2010
Wednesday was Tacky Day at Ernest Ward Middle Middle, part of Spirit Week for the Eagles.
Several other special dress days are planned:
- Thursday — Team Day
- Friday — Camo Day
- Monday — Twin Day
- Tuesday — Blue and Gold Day
For more Tacky Day photos, click here.
Pictured above and below: Some the tacky dress Wednesday for Tacky Day at Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
High School Volleyball: Northview Versus Flomaton
September 30, 2010
Here are complete scores and stats from Tuesday night’s Dig Pink matchups between Flomaton and Northview.
For photos and more about Dig Pink, click here.
Northview vs Flomaton (Varsity)
The Northview Chiefs fell to the Flomaton Hurricanes, 24-26, 25-27, 25-19.
“Our varsity has really done a great job stepping up and playing every ball until the end,” said Head Coach Betty Heaton. “However, we really need to improve our serving and serve receive. If we pick those two areas up we have every chance of going into the playoffs.”
Shawn Montgomery – Kills-7, Aces-4, Blocks-6 Digs-3
Ashley Digmon – Assists – 4, Digs – 2
Sarah Killam – Assists -3, Digs-1, Block -1
Varsity Record – Overall 5 –11; District 3-1
Northview vs Flomaton (J.V.)
In junior varsity action, the Northview Chiefs defeated Flomaton 25-13.
“The JV did a great job. They played hard though out the match,” Heaton said.
Lana Clayton – Kills – 5, Aces -6
Madison Arrington – Assists – 4, Aces – 3
Danielle Steadham – Kills – 4, Aces -1
Rebecca Masaitis – Assists – 6
JV Record – Overall 3-7
Northview vs Flomaton (9th Grade)
The Northview 9tjh grade team defeated Flomaton 25- 19, 25-14.
“Our 9th grade team had some difficulty finding their rhythm, but they did a good job coming together at the end,” according to Heaton.
Mallory Wiggins – Assists – 6, Aces-2
Paeton Hadley – Assists – 4, Aces – 8, Kills-2
Ali Martin – Aces -7, Kills -2
Shelby Nielson – Kills – 5, Aces -2
9th Grade Record – Overall 2-0
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Gov. Extends Small Business Bridge Loan Program For Local Counties
September 30, 2010
Small Panhandle businesses have more time to apply for emergency loans after Gov. Charlie Crist this week extended the deadline to tap into a $5 million bridge loan program as they continue to feel the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and a subsequent claims process that has been slower and harder than expected.
Business owners from Escambia to Franklin Counties have until October. 27 to apply for no-interest loans of up to $25,000 to help them meet payroll, pay bills and cover other expenses. Businesses in other parts of the state, however, aren’t so lucky. The deadline for all other counties is Thursday, October 1.
To date, the state has received 146 applications and loaned out nearly $3 million in loans to 125 businesses that employ fewer than 100 workers. Of those, 113 successful applicants hail from the panhandle region, said Dwight Sumners, spokesman for the Florida First Capital Finance Corp, which administers the program. “It is clear that small businesses in Northwest Florida continue to suffer from this disaster,” Crist said in a statement.
To receive an application or more information about the program, please visit www.floridaoilhelp.com or contact the Florida First Capital Finance Corporation at (850) 681-3601.
Deputy Shot; Shooter Killed; Meth Lab Found
September 29, 2010
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot this morning at a Pensacola motel, and the shooter, a Pensacola man, is dead. Deputies located an active meth lab in the room following the shooting.
The shooter was identified Wednesday afternoon by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office as Michael Scott Lee, 21, of Pensacola
Deputy Jason Ates was shot in the upper thigh at the Motel 6 on Pensacola Boulevard shortly after 10:30 this morning. His injuries were not considered life threatening. Ates was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS.
At 10:24 a.m., Escambia County deputies were called to Room 121 of the Motel 6 to assist the Pensacola Police Department with a missing persons case. At 10:33 a.m., Ates and Deputy Jennifer Lovley-Gandy made contact with the man that had been reported missing. He was in the room with female and Lee. Authorities were led to the motel by a debit card transaction.
At 10:37 a.m., Lee opened fire on deputies, striking Ates in the upper thigh region. At least one deputy returned fire, killing Lee. The man that was reported missing and the female have been detained for questioning.
The shootings are under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Ates has been with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office since November, 2009, and Gandy has been employed since 2004.
More details will be posted as they become available throughout today.
Pictured above: The scene after a deputy was shot and a suspect was shot and killed Wednesday morning at the Motel 6 on Pensacola Boulevard. Photo by Liz Nagy WEAR TV for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jantz Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Possession, Distribution Charges
September 29, 2010
An Atmore man has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his home computer.
Jonathan Mark Jantz, 38, of Highway 31, entered the plea in Mobile federal court immediately after a judge denied his request to throw out the evidence against him.
A Florida Department of Law Enforcement Cybercrimes Unit investigator located known child pornography on Jantz’s computer that was made available on a file sharing network using the program Limewire in 2005.
McMullen, according to court documents, located a child pornography video over three minutes in length on Jantz’s home computer by searching the file sharing network for the term “kiddy”. He also located six computer files that were cataloged as known child porn and 120 files that “were named with file names that would suggest the file contained images of child pornography,” according to federal court documents.
The case was turned over to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation, and a search warrant was executed at Jantz’s residence on February 1, 2006. “A forensic analysis of the digital evidence confirmed the presence of multiple images and videos of child pornography,” according to a court document.
The indictment against Jantz was returned by a federal grand jury on June 24, 2010, charging him with possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography.
In a brief filed August 6, 2010, Jantz asserted that he believed the file sharing software was set to not allow access to the “shared” folder on his computer. His attorney argued that without a search warrant, law enforcement violated the Fourth Amendment that protects individuals against unreasonable search and seizure. Jantz also asserted that authorities were unable to prove that he had actually viewed the child pornography because his anti-virus software had accessed all files on his computer the morning of the search warrant and seizure.
Jantz also claimed that he had unknowingly downloaded any child porn on his computer.
“Mr. Jantz initially downloaded a large quantity of pornography with no intent to download child pornography. His interest was in adult pornography,” according to court documents filed by defense attorney Christopher Knight. “His possession of the alleged child pornography was incidental to his primary interest in collecting adult pornography.”
Jantz’s motion to dismiss the evidence against him was denied by Judge Callie Granade last week. He immediately entered a guilty plea on both counts against him. He is due to be sentenced on January 6, 2011.
He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years to a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Prior to sentencing, Jantz was ordered to avoid contact with minors without the direct supervision of a responsible adult and he is not allowed to possess any Internet capable devices. He was generally restricted to his residence from the hours of 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., except for his work.
On Wednesday, the court grant Jantz’s request to move to Walnut Hill.
Thieves Hit The Century Library, Even Digging Up Rose Bushes
September 29, 2010
Thieves have hit the Century Branch Library taking outdoor items — even digging up rose bushes.
When library workers arrived Tuesday, they found several items missing from outside the library on North Century Boulevard. An outdoor rug, a four-foot concrete bench with ceramic tile inlay, two flower pots and a boy and girl figurine were reported missing. The thieves also dug up and removed two rose bushes that were planted next to the library. The items were valued at several hundred dollars.
The missing items had all been donated to the library by volunteers and employees, according to the library.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Once arrested, the person or persons responsible for the crime will be facing grand theft charges.
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.