Sexual Offender Accused Of Assaulting Century Correctional Institution Officer
March 10, 2023
Inmate Victor A. McFadden, a convicted sex offender, assaulted an officer at Century Correctional Institution, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
“Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued,” FDC said.
McFadden, 35, is serving a three year sentence out of Lake County for traveling to meet a minor to commit an unlawful sexual offense, and sending harmful information to a minor.
Tate Softball Beats Navarre; Gulf Breeze Tops Northview
March 10, 2023
Tate 10, Navarre 7
The Tate Aggies held on to beat Navarre 10-7 Thursday night in Navarre.
Tied in the top of the seventh inning, Cookd doubled on an 0-2 count to score three runs.
Jordan Smith pitched the win for the Lady Aggies, allowing one hit, one run, no walks and striking out five in three and two-third innings. Peyton Womack tossed one-third of an inning, giving up three hits and three runs. Kate Balagbagan went for three, allowing three runs, four hits, no walks and striking out four.
Amburleigh Laird went 2-4 at the plate to lead the Aggies. Olivia Latner had a homer in the third inning. Balagbagan, Womack, Lacy Wilson, Charlie Vinson, Mackenzie Cook and Tristen Showalter tallied one hit Thursday night.
The Lady Aggies will take a long spring break, returning to action on March 21 with a trip to Pace.
Gulf Breeze 10, Northview 1
The Northview Chiefs lost to Gulf Breeze 10-1 Thursday night in Gulf Breeze.
Emma Gilmore went for two in the circle, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out three. Aubrey Stuckey pitched four, allowing seven hits and eight runs while getting one strikeout.
Makayla Golson led the Chiefs at bat, going 2-2 including a homer in the third inning.
Northview will be back in action following spring break at Pensacola Catholic on March 21.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Tate Aggies Girls Tennis Tops Washington
March 10, 2023
The Tate Aggies girls tennis team earned an overall win over Washington Thursday afternoon. The team improvies to 8-1. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Used Facebook To Lure Minor For Sex, Task Force Says
March 9, 2023
A Cantonment man was arrested after allegedly sending an obscene photograph and trying to lure an underage girl for sex through Facebook. She was actually a police officer.
Terry Maurus Jackson, Jr., 40, was charged with using a computer to seduce, solicit, or lure a child, and distributing obscene material to a minor.
Jackson allegedly sent a nude photograph of his privates and groomed a 13-year old persona into meeting to have sex, according to an arrest report.
A detective assigned to the North Florida Internet Crime Against Children (ICAC) Task Force used a covert Facebook profile that contained images of her as a juvenile. She was contacted by Jackson who asked if she was single, if she wanted to “smoke weed” and what part of town she lives, according to his arrest report. During the conversation, the detective states that she is 13-years old. He provided his phone number and began to try to make a plan to meet the girl, the report continues.
During subsequent conversation, Jackson is again told the girl is 13, and he continues to groom her, convincing her to skip school and meet him or go to Pensacon with him before having sex, the arrest report continues.
When Jackson was arrested at his residence on Well Line Road, Jackson told the deputy that he knew what he was being arrested for, and that his Facebook account had been hacked. Jackson’s phone was seized at the time of his arrest.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday with bond set at $20,000.
The North Florida ICAC Task Force is composed of law enforcement officers from federal, state and local agencies and is responsible for investigating crimes involving the exploitation of children, specifically those that are facilitated using the internet and related technology.
Upcoming Forest Tour Near Walnut Hill To Focus On Preparing For Natural Disasters
March 9, 2023
The Florida Forest Service in partnership with the Florida Land Stewardship Program is hosting a workshop for hurricane preparation and recovery of forested lands on March 23.
The event will be on the Chris Jones property at 3700 Highway 97A in McDavid from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch provided. The cost is $15 per person and space is limited. Those interested may register and pay at https://fls-tour032323.eventbrite.com/.
Topics will include selecting the right tree species and planting stock, improving the stand to enhance forest health and wildlife habitat, preparing for and recovering from hurricanes and other natural disasters as well as discussing the sources of technical and financial assistance available to landowners.
For more information, contact Escambia County Forester Cathy Hardin at Cathy.Hardin@FDACS.gov or (850) 587-5237, or Chris Demers at cdemers@ufl.edu or (850) 846-2375.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
March 9, 2023
Jim Allen Elementary School recently named their February Students of the Month. They are kindergartners Laila Hale and Camden Clarke. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Food Distributions Friday In Walnut Hill, Saturday In Gonzalez
March 9, 2023
There will be food distributions on Friday and Saturday in North Escambia.
Walnut Hill, Friday March 10
There will be a Feeding the Gulf Coast food distribution for the Walnut Hill community on Friday, March 10.
The food distribution will begin at 9 a.m. at Bradberry Park at 4760 Highway 99A, just behind Ernest Ward Middle School.
Gonzalez, Saturday March 11
A food distribution will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 11 and continue while supplies last at the Gonzalez United Methodist church. Vehicles can begin lining up at 7:30 a.m., and organizers say there will be enough food for at least 300 families. The distribution is made possible by Farm Share, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Commissioner Steven Barry, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Kevin Stephens with ECUA District 5, International Paper, the Marine Corps League, Gonzalez United Methodist Church, Aaron Erskine, Thompson Trucking, and other community partners.
Pictured: A previous Justified Incarcerated Ministries food giveaway in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Part 2, After The Fog: Tate Beats Niceville
March 9, 2023
The Tate Aggies defeated Niceville 9-2 Wednesday in the second part of a game that was suspended due to fog on February 24.
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The Aggies will be at Washington Thursday evening at 7:00.
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Flomaton PD Welcomes K-9 Kain, A Month After Their Previous K-9 Died
March 9, 2023
The Flomaton Police Department is welcoming a new K-9, about a month after their previous K-9 passed away.
K-9 Kain is an 18-month old German shepherd trained by Central Alabama Police K9 in Clanton, Alabama.
Kain is National Narcotic Detector Dog Association certified and will be partnered with Cpl. Charles Land.
Flomaton Police K-9 Boo passed away February 3 after suffering sudden health complications
Tate High’s Cassie Jackson Signs To Play Soccer At Faulkner University
March 9, 2023
Tate High School senior Cassie Jackson signed Wednesday to play soccer for Faulkner University.
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