Cantonment Woman Charged With Collecting Dead Animals Sentenced To Probation
May 9, 2021
A Cantonment woman has been sentenced to probation and forbidden from owning animals after being convicted in a 2020 animal cruelty case.
Selena Dunlap, 22, was originally charged with felony unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine and cruelty to animals, but the unlicensed veterinary medicine charge was later dropped.
Dunlap was found guilty of one count of animal cruelty and ordered to pay court costs and fines. She will not be allowed to own, possess or control any animals and must allow for periodic inspections by probation or animal control officers.
She will be allowed to live with her father that has animals. However, she “cannot be in control of those animals in any respect or bring any animals in,” according to the sentence imposed by Judge Joel Boles. She will also be required to obtain substance abuse and mental health evaluations and search for a job.
Escambia County Animal Control responded to a home in the 1300 block of Tate Road after receiving a reported that Dunlap was “injecting cats with food.”
An animal control officer reported that she could see a couple of cats and dogs inside the home. When she asked about a kitten, Dunlap and her roommates said it was inside the trailer. The officer asked Dunlap to show her what they were injecting the cat with when Dunlap brought out a bottle of sodium chloride.
When the officer was invited inside to see a kitten, she noted that the home was filled with old food, trash, cigarette butts and a dog kennel covered in blankets. Dunlap was holding the kitten, according to an arrest report, and said she had been giving it sugar water, watered down milk and antibiotics.
Dunlap showed the animal control officer a needle she said she bought online, and the officer observed a magazine on a table with the title “Secrets To Being a Vet Tech.”
The officer said the kitten was not able to hold its head up. It was taken to the Escambia County Animal Shelter for care. It later died.
The report adds back in October 2019, Dunlap’s dad contacted animal control stating she was living in a tent in the woods and collected dead animals and had live animals as well. When animal control responded to Dunlap’s tent, she stated she had seven dogs and eight cats. Puppies were found covered in fleas.
Animal control removed 12 animals from Dunlap and ordered her to bury the dead animals.
Here Are This Week’s Traffic Alerts
May 9, 2021
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 98 (State Road (S.R.) 30) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement - The intersection of North 17th Avenue and Bayfront Parkway will remain closed until spring 2021 as construction continues on the new 17th Avenue interchange. The Visitor’s Center and adjacent boat launch remain accessible from 17th Avenue. Also, the ramp from 17th Avenue to East Gregory Street remains open. Eastbound drivers on Bayfront Parkway should use North 14th Avenue and Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) as a detour route.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge the week of Sunday, May 9 as crews work to replace the southbound portion of the structure.
- Drivers will encounter brief, intermittent lane closures to allow construction crews to mobilize materials and equipment needed for replacing the Carpenters Creek Bridge. Traffic flaggers will be on-site to safely direct drivers through the construction zone. The brief, intermittent lane closures and traffic configuration will continue through the end of the year.
- Pile driving work is also slated to begin next week. Crews will be driving piles during the daytime hours. Nearby residents and commercial property owners may experience noise and vibration.
- · I-10 Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation over Perdido River Bridge – Motorists will encounter intermittent nighttime lane closures the week of Monday, May 10 as crews perform paving operations.
- · U.S. 29 from South of Muscogee Road (County Road (C.R.) 184) to Atmore Hwy (S.R. 97) – Motorists will encounter intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures on U.S. 29 between Morris Avenue and north of Cantonment and north of S.R. 97 in Molino 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 10 through Friday, May 14, as crews perform paving operations.
- West Cervantes Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures between Dominguez Street and Kirk Street as crews perform median improvement work. One lane in each direction will be always maintained. The median work and lane closures will progress eastward on Cervantes Street until the end of the year. The speed limit will be reduced to 30 m.p.h. in the coming weeks.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and shifts, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the week of May 10, on U.S. 29, between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass. Traffic impacts will include:
- The U.S. 29 median crossover at Hope Drive will be temporarily closed as crews construct the new median configuration at this location. The temporary closure is expected to last two weeks. Once reopened, Hope Drive will be right turn only at U.S. 29, while U.S. 29 northbound drivers will continue to have left turn access to Hope Drive via a median turn lane.
- West Nine Mile Road and Beulah Road Routine Roadway Maintenance – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures at the West Nine Mile Road and Beulah Road intersection, 8 p.m. Monday, May 10 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 11for crews to perform routine roadway maintenance.
- U.S. 98 (West Garden Street) Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists will encounter lane closures 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews perform routine underground utility operations at the following location:
- Monday, May 10 the outside westbound lane will be closed between North Reus Street and North Spring Street,
- Tuesday, May 11 The eastbound lane will be closed at the intersections of South Baylen Street, south Spring Street, and South Reus Street.
- Wednesday, May 12 the inside westbound lane will be closed at the intersection of North Baylen Street.
Santa Rosa County:
- Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement- The bridge remains closed.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive- Early construction activities have begun to prepare for the widening and improvements of the 4.25-mile section. These activities include utility relocations, clearing, excavation, and drainage improvements. As part of the upgraded drainage system, the project includes the construction of five stormwater ponds. Clearing and excavating of areas for the stormwater ponds are currently underway. There are no traffic impacts associated with the construction of the ponds, but nearby residents and businesses may experience some noise. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Pictured: Work on Highway 29 near Quintette Road Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Mississippi Braves Beat The Pensacola Wahoos
May 9, 2021
Shea Langeliers delivered a three-run home run in the eighth inning of Saturday’s contest to propel Mississippi to their first win of the season at Trustmark Park.
The M-Braves struck first in the bottom of the fourth courtesy of a couple of defensive miscues by Pensacola. Braden Shewmake reached on an infield single and took second on a throwing error by Wahoo starter Jason Alexander. After a Trey Harris single, Langeliers hit what looked like a double play; however, Riley Mahan’s throw to first was too high for Lazaro Alonso to corral. The play allowed Shewmake to score from second.
Jeff Lindgren (L, 0-1) came in relief for the Wahoos and pitched well, despite taking the loss. His only two mistakes came to Langeliers.
The first was in the sixth, when after Lindgren retired the first two batters, Langeliers lifted a solo shot into left to give Mississippi a 2-0 lead.
Despite a two-run seventh inning by the Wahoos, Langeliers struck again in the eighth after Shewmake and Harris led off the inning with back-to-back hits. He sent an 0-2 pitch over the left-center field wall to give Mississippi the eventual winning score of 5-2. The loss is Pensacola’s first of the season.
Pensacola drew eight walks in the loss, with Victor Victor Mesa and JJ Bleday combining for half of that.
The opening series for the Wahoos concludes tomorrow afternoon when LHP Will Stewart (0-0, 0.00) makes his 2021 debut for the Wahoos. He will be opposed by RHP Matt Withrow (0-0, 0.00), who pitched two scoreless innings earlier in the series. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05 PM CT.
After Sunday’s contest, the Wahoos will return home to kick off their 2021 season opener on Tuesday, May 11th with a six-game set against the Birmingham Barons, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
Northview Shuts Out Paxton, Holmes County Tops Jay In Regional Semifinals (With NHS Gallery)
May 8, 2021
Josh Landis tossed a two-hit, complete game shutout Friday night as Northview beat Paxton 6-0 in the Region 1-1A semifinal.
Landis allowed no runs and two hits while striking out three and walking five.
Rustin Pope led at the plate for the Chiefs, going 2-4 with an RBI. Bryce Korinchak went 1-3 with two RBIs.
Northview sealed the win with double plays to end both the sixth and seventh innings.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Northview coach Jeremy Greenwell said his Chiefs fed off the excitement of a sold out crowd.
“We’ve got the whole community, as many people as we could get in here,” he said of the crowd, which was limited due to the pandemic. “They made it a great environment…The players played exactly how we expected them to; they played up to they hype. We don’t expect any less as a program.”
Also Friday night, Jay lost to Holmes County 3-2. That sets up a regional final Tuesday night with Northview travelling to Bonifay to face Holmes County.
“We are not going to try to instill anything new, just stay with fundamentals,” Greenwell said of the teams prep for Tuesday. “We’ll hold a short practice on Monday to get ready for Bonifay on Tuesday.”
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NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Extended Again, Maybe For The Last Time
May 8, 2021
The Garcon Point Bridge has been suspended again for what could be the last time.
Friday night, the state ordered the toll suspended again until June 6. The suspension was set to expire on Sunday, May 9.
The extension allows the Garcon Point Bridge to continue serving as a temporary detour route while the Pensacola Bay Bridge is being repaired from damage sustained during Hurricane Sally.
The Florida Department of Transportation says the Pensacola Bay Bridge should reopen the week of May 31.
Pictured: The Pensacola Bay Bridge is set to reopen the week of May 31. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia 17-Year Old Gets 30 Years For Sexual Battery
May 8, 2021
An Escambia County 17-year old has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison for sexual battery.
Eric Demond Parrish was convicted by an Escambia County jury of one count of sexual battery (force likely to cause serious bodily injury), one count of battery, and one count of false imprisonment. He was 16-years at the time of the offense and was tried as an adult.
On January 7, 2020, Parrish sexually battered the victim without her consent, according to the State Attorney’s Office. In the course of the sexual battery, he placed his hands around her neck. As the victim tried to leave the home, then Parrish grabbed her by her arms and clothes and attempted to drag her back into the home and prevent her from leaving.
Parrish faced a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Escambia County Names New Purchasing Manager
May 8, 2021
Escambia County has named new purchasing manager.
Randy Burns joins Escambia County with over 25 years of experience in private and public procurement.
“Mr. Burns comes to us with an impeccable resume and experience,” said County Administrator Janice Gilley. “I look forward to him bringing our county purchasing processes into the 21st century.”
As the Escambia County purchasing manager Burns’ duties include overseeing Escambia County’s procurement program and contracts management by supervising personnel as well as developing and administering policies and procedures to procure quality goods or services for the county.
“I’m looking forward to joining Escambia County and returning to the community I grew up in,” said Burns. “I am dedicated to ensuring the procurement process is transparent and accessible for those interested in conducting business with Escambia County.”
Burns joins Escambia County from the City of Alexandria, Va., and previously served as the chief procurement officer. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Jacksonville State University and holds several certifications including, Certified Professional Public Buyer.
Northview Graduate Bradley Lowery Named Administrator At Atmore Community Hospital
May 8, 2021
Northview High School graduate Bradley Lowery has been named administrator of Atmore Community Hospital.
He will assume the overall management and administrative responsibility for all hospital services and clinics.
“Bradley has been a very good asset to ACH in his role of Director of Operations over the last year and half, said Jeff Booth, CEO — Escambia County Healthcare Authority (ECHCA). “We are looking forward to seeing what the future holds as he leads our hospital and continues to grow health services in our community.”
Lowery served as director of operations for ACH since December 2019. He will continue to work to support the evaluation and analysis of the hospital’s operational performance, capital needs evaluation and assessment, expense management and the overall financial viability of the hospital and its departments and service lines.
While serving as director of operations at the hospital, he worked to reestablish ACH’s commitment to the Atmore community, to enhance the health care provided to Escambia County and surrounding communities, as well as worked with community leaders toward the opening of ACH’s new urgent care clinic and future hospital.
He previously worked as the physician practice manager for manager for two of Infirmary Health’s primary care physician practices in Bay Minette, and also as physician practice manger for ACH’s three hospital based clinic.
Bradley holds a Bachelor of Science from Auburn University and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from the University of West Florida. He is a 2010 honors graduate from Northview High School.
Two-Year Old Dies After Being Shot By Felon At Escambia Apartment Complex; One Charged
May 7, 2021
A two-year old boy shot Friday morning at Pines at Warrington apartment has died from his injuries, and one person is now charged.
The young boy was identified as Sebastian Carlton Mooney.
Quentin Jerad White, 35, has been charged with manslaughter with a weapon, possession of a firearm during a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said White was showing a gun to Mooney’s mother. As White was putting the gun away at the request of the mother, the gun went off and Mooney was struck by what appeared single 9mm bullet.
White fled from the scene and was arrested later in Pensacola.
“The community mourns this loss,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said Friday afternoon. “This is a two-year old that never had the opportunity to grow up, never had the opportunity to ride a bike, to go to school, to go on a date, to prove that they could be a productive part in our community. All because of the carelessness of an individual that wasn’t even suppose to have a gun. That’s tragic.”
“Our hearts go out to the family.”
White is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond. He faces a maximum of 30 years if convicted.
Pictured top: Two-year old Sebastian Carlton Mooney (photo courtesy Mooney family via WEAR 3). Pictured below: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons at a Friday afternoon press conference.
Pedestrian Struck By Pickup Truck On Chemstrand Road
May 7, 2021
A man is in critical condition after being hit by a pickup truck on Chemstrand Road Friday morning.
Just before 5:30 a.m., a 35-year old Milton man was walking north on the white line of Chemstrand Road near Teleran Street as the pickup trick was also northbound from behind the pedestrian.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the pedestrian stepped out into the travel lane and into the path of the pickup.
“The driver of the pickup attempted to swerve to avoid the pedestrian but was unable to. The pickup collided with the pedestrian, throwing him onto the grass shoulder,” the FHP report stated.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital; the 51-year old male driver of the pickup was not reported to be injured.
File photo.