Century Man Charged With Aggravated Stalking Of Female PSC Student
November 3, 2022
A Century man has been charged with stalking and threatening a female student at a local college.
Kenneth Tyrese Lowery, 23, was charged with felony aggravated stalking with the threat of injury.
Lowery texted a fellow student the Pensacola State College Century Campus multiple times and made “inappropriate sexual comments” to her on various social media platforms, according to an Pensacola State College Police Department arrest report. The text messages included harassing language, and Lowery threatened to rape the female student, the report continues.
The victim told police that she did not feel safe at her home or at school due to the sexual threats.
Lowery remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday with bond set at $5,000.
Two Now Arrested, One Wanted In Escambia County Murder
November 3, 2022
A second person has been arrested in connection with a homicide last Saturday, as the alleged gunman remains on the run.
Alyssa Marie Blackburn, 22, is the second person charged with principal to first-degree premeditated murder. Lawrence Bonner, Jr., 44, was arrested Monday on a charge principal to first-degree premeditated murder.
The alleged shooter, 29-year old Jacob Monroe Colville, is wanted for first degree premeditated murder.
The victim has been identified by family members as 22-year old Jesse Allen Geoghahan.
Saturday, the ECSO responded to the 1000 block of Medford Avenue where they found Geoghahan. with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Blackburn contacted the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to report that he had been shot inside the residence.
Bonner allegedly gave Colville the gun used in the murder. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Colville shot Geoghagan twice inside a closet, before shooting him a “few more times” as he limped out of the bedroom.
They fled in a stolen 1996 Toyota Avalon, which was later found burning under the Mobile Highway Bridge over Eleven Mile Creek.
A security system in the residence captured the murder, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
By The Numbers: How Many Calls Did Escambia Fire Rescue Answer Last Month?
November 3, 2022
Escambia Fire Rescue responded to 152 fires during October.
The department’s 1,688 calls also included 208 vehicle crashes and 462 medical calls.
Details are in the infographic below.
This infographic includes a sampling of Escambia Fire Rescue calls for service during October 2022.
Ransom Middle School Academic Team Competes in Fall Tournament
November 3, 2022
Members of the Ransom Middle School Academic Team traveled to Collegiate High School in Niceville recently to compete at the 15th Annual Fall Tournament at Northwest Florida State College.
The students competed against high school students on high school level questions. They scored points in every round, won two matches, and made it to the playoffs.
Ransom Academic Team members are: Aden Bailey, Nicholas Brown, Addisyn Butler, Bryan Chen, Izzy Killebrew, Dash Morado, Jordan Schellang and Nathan Sims.
Courtesy for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dollars For Doers: Navy Federal Celebrates Employee Volunteerism With Grants
November 3, 2022
Navy Federal Credit Union is recognizing the volunteer service of its employees by awarding a record number of grants to nonprofits through its annual “Dollars for Doers” program. To celebrate the program’s 15th anniversary, the credit union awarded 150 employees with $1,000 grants each, to donate to the nonprofit where they serve their time. Typically, the program recognizes 100 employees.
Navy Federal is also celebrating a major milestone of the “Dollars for Doers” program by reaching $1 million granted since its inception. This is also the first year the program is recognizing virtual volunteerism.
“No matter when, where or how our team members volunteer, their service matters and creates meaningful change,” said Brandi Gomez, corporate social responsibility program manager at Navy Federal. “They are a force for good that deserves to be celebrated for consistently taking care of our communities, and our Dollars for Doers program allows us to do just that.”
Nearly 40% of the nonprofits chosen are in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Here is a full list of nonprofits that were awarded “Dollars for Doers” grants in both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties:
- 309 Punk Project
- A Place of Hope Small Dog Rescue
- Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies
- Believers Life Center
- Bellview Youth Sports Association
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
- Breaking Bread Outreach
- Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers
- Chain Reaction
- Choral Society of Pensacola
- Council on Aging of West Florida
- Escambia County Council PTA
- Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence
- Feeding the Gulf Coast
- FoodRaising Friends
- Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter
- General Daniel Chappie James Flight Academy
- Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
- Habitat for Humanity
- Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area
- James B. Washington Education & Sports
- Junior League of Pensacola
- Krewe of Vixens – Ovarian Cancer Awareness
- Liberty Sertoma
- Ministry Village at Olive
- My Brothers and Sisters
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Pensacola Chapter
- Northwest Florida Community Outreach
- Northwest Florida Guardian Ad Litem Foundation
- OASIS Forida
- Pack-A-Sack
- Park Place Baptist Ministries
- Pensacola Dream Center
- Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
- Positively Pensacola
- ReadyKids!
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida
- Stamped Film Festival
- Sunday’s Child
- The Birthday Party
- The Mylo Foundation
- Troop 632 Scouts BSA
- USO Northwest Florida
- Water and Youth Safety
- Youths Left Behind Corp
Challenged Book ‘Perks Of Being A Wallflower’ Removed From Escambia Schools For Sexual Content
November 2, 2022
The Escambia County School Board voted 4-1 to remove a book challenged by a Northview High teacher from school libraries.
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is a 1999 novel by American writer Stephen Chbosky. According to publisher Simon & Schuster it is a “bestselling coming-of-age story that takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory.” It was a #1 New York Times bestseller for over a year and named an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults.
It was challenged by Vicki Baggett, chair of the Language Arts Department chair at Northview High School with over 30 years in the classroom.
In her challenge, Baggett said the book contains “extreme sexual content descriptions, bestiality and a language alert, using a “shock effect to engage teenage minds”. A committee at Northview High School voted during the summer to keep the book available as an optional twelfth grade study novel, and Baggett appealed.
About a month ago, School Superintendent Dr. Smith implemented a “Restricted Section” in school libraries for “Perks of Being a Wallflower” and over 100 other books until they can be reviewed by the school board. Students must have parental permission to access any of the books in the section.
Tuesday night, the school board voted 4-1, with Patty Hightower dissenting, to remove “Perks fo Being a Wallfllower” due to sexual content not allowed in schools by Florida law.
“What is our standard for ensuring good conduct and manners for our students when I can’t even when I can’t even repeat some of the stuff that is here into this mic, or I wouldn’t, because of the values I have,” Board Chair Kevin Adams said.. “Our decency standards are not high when we allow this type of inappropriate material, content in our district.
“I wondered why so many students have mental health issues, bad disciplinary problems. I believe they are being poisoned by what they hear and what they read. We need parents to be parents. We can do a better job protecting children with those that choose not to be exposed to adult knowledge and materials. Period. We as a school district must do a better job to ensure that we are not purchasing age inappropriate materials for our media centers and classrooms. The parents trust us to do what is right for their children.”
One challenged book, the Bible, has been returned to the shelves in Escambia Schools. State law says the Bible is allowed in schools and has a place in education in Florida.
After The Gulf Coast Seafood Fire, The Flag Still Waved. This Is What Happened Next.
November 2, 2022
When Gulf Coast Seafood on Nine Mile was destroyed by fire Monday morning, the American flag near the front door continued to wave.
The Stars and Stripes were were prominent in many of the fire photos on NorthEscambia.com, set against a background of smoke and blue sky.
When the fire was out, the flag still stood over the business. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue lowered in the flag, folded it and presented it to the business owner in an act of respect.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Possible Shots Fired Road Rage Incident In Cottage Hill Under Investigation
November 2, 2022
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what they say may be a possible road rage shooting last Saturday night in Cottage Hill.
The incident happened 10:30 Saturday night but was not reported until Monday.
Video shows a possible vehicle chase on Williams Ditch Road and several gunshots are heard, according to Morgan Lewis, ESCO spokesperson. No injuries were reported.
Deputies were called to investigate after shell casings were found in the area on Monday.
A description of the vehicles has not been released.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Man Arrested In Atmore Extradited, Charged With Attempted Murder In Escambia, Florida
November 2, 2022
A Pensacola man arrested last week in Atmore for domestic violence has been extradited back to Escambia County and charged with attempted murder.
Atmore Police responded to the 100 block of Marshall Avenue October 18 where a woman told them that her boyfriend, 38-year old Jason Wayne Coleman, struck her and grabbed her by the neck. Officers said she suffered scratches on her neck and arms.
After Coleman was taken into custody, officers found that he was wanted for attempted murder by the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office.
Coleman was booked into the Escambia County (FL) Jail Tuesday afternoon without bond on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon by convicted felon.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Coleman was wanted for a September 25 shooting on Rampart Way. An adult male was found outside a home with a single gunshot wound about 2:30 a.m. The victim in that shooting survived.
Atmore Police charged Coleman with domestic violence third degree.
Molino Man, 87, Charged With Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon
November 1, 2022
An 87-year old Molino man was charged after allegedly shooting a hole through a door and threatening to shoot a man.
Walter Wayne Harris was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon domestic violence, a felony.
The victim told deputies that he was inside the home talking on the phone, causing Harris to believe he was talking to someone else in the residence. The victim reported hearing a loud boom before Harries came to the victim’s door and pointed a handgun at him. According to an arrest report, a video on the victim’s phone showed Harris pointing a revolver in his direction.
While pointing the gun Harris stated, “I want you out of here. Are you gonna go or imma shoot your (expletive) sorry (expletives)”, the report states.
Deputies found what appeared to be a bullet hole in the victim’s door, but did not locate a projectile.
Harris was released on a $2,500 bond.