Flomaton Attempted Murder, Child Torture Suspects Extradited To Alabama
September 6, 2026
Two Flomaton parents have been extradited back to Alabama to face charges in connection with the abuse of a 15-year-old child.
Eric Douglas McClure, 41, and Cynthia Danielle Tedder, 36, are both behind bars in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton on charges of attempted murder and torture and willful abuse of a child under 18 years of age by a responsible person. Both are being held without bond.
The Flomaton Police Department was notified about the child’s critical condition around 5:13 a.m. on September 1 by Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. They were arrested by Florida authorities as fugitives from justice.
Flomaton investigators obtained the willful abuse charges, and then filed upgraded attempted murder charges in cooperation with the Escambia County (AL) District Attorney’s Office after a search warrant was served Tuesday afternoon at the couple’s home on Titi Street in Flomaton.
FPD has not detailed the allegations against McClure and Tedder.
Police said the case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Lt. Thaihee Staples at the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811.
Eric Douglas McClure and Cynthia Danielle Tedder are pictured in their mugshots from the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center (above) and the Escambia County (FL) Jail (below).
Federal Trial Delayed For Molino Suspect Accused Of Sex Trafficking, Money Laundering
September 4, 2026
Trial has been continued for a Molino man indicted in June and arrested in July on multiple federal charges including sex trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering.
Javier Cyree Tyrell Brown, 28, of Blueberry Lane, was indicted in federal court on one count of commercial sex trafficking, one count of financially benefiting from commercial sex trafficking, one count of using a facility for purposes of racketeering, one count of coercion and enticement for interstate prostitution, one count of interstate transportation for prostitution, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
His unopposed motion for a continuance was granted by District Court Judge T. Kent Wetherell, II to allow time for his defense attorneys to review “voluminous discovery from the government.” His new trial is set for mid-October, where he faces up to 15 years in federal prison if convicted on all counts.
The charges stem from an alleged multi-year commercial sex trafficking and money laundering operation. According to court documents, the alleged offenses occurred between January 1, 2023, and June 16, 2026, in the Northern District of Florida and elsewhere.
Federal prosecutors charged Brown with sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, alleging he recruited, harbored, transported, advertised, and solicited a victim knowing that force and coercion would be used to cause the person to engage in commercial sex acts. He is also charged with financially benefiting from the venture.
The indictment further alleges that Brown used interstate facilities, including cellular phones and the internet, to carry on an illegal prostitution enterprise under federal and Florida law. In addition, prosecutors accuse Brown of enticing and transporting an individual across state lines to engage in prostitution.
Brown is also charged with money laundering conspiracy. Prosecutors allege he conspired with others to channel the illicit proceeds of human trafficking and prostitution into financial accounts and through digital payment platforms, including Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Chime, in an attempt to disguise and conceal the funds.
The federal government is also seeking forfeiture of any real and personal property, proceeds, and assets connected to the alleged offenses.
Brown remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service without bond in the Santa Rosa County Jail.
Cantonment Man Sentenced To State Prison Following $100K Stolen Property Investigation
September 3, 2026
A Cantonment man arrested last year after the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office recovered more than $100,000 in stolen property has been sentenced to state prison.
Colby Chase Myrick entered a plea of no contest and was adjudicated guilty by Circuit Judge John L. Miller, on charges of possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted Florida felon, dealing in stolen property, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and resisting an officer without violence.
Judge Miller sentenced Myrick to 24 months in state prison on the three felony counts, with the terms set to run concurrently. On the misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest without violence, Myrick received a concurrent sentence of 11 months and 30 days in the county jail. He was credited with 147 days of time already served, and his driver’s license was suspended for six months on the drug possession charge.
The charges stemmed from an October 2025 operation in which Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the SWAT team executed a search warrant at a Cantonment residence. The warrant was part of an investigation into multiple burglaries, grand thefts, and dealing in stolen property, including stolen motorcycles. In total, authorities recovered over $100,000 worth of stolen items, including motorcycles and lawn equipment.
According to an arrest report, when tactical units arrived to serve the warrant, Myrick ignored verbal commands to stop and ran into a backyard storage shed where he was residing. He secured the door from the inside using a chain. Deputies forced entry and took Myrick into custody after he continued to resist orders.
During a search of the shed, deputies uncovered a Marlin .22-caliber rifle and 17 rounds of ammunition hidden beneath the bed where Myrick slept. Due to prior felony convictions dating back to 2008, he was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Deputies also located a 2005 Honda motorcycle reported stolen out of Santa Rosa County near the shed.
SUV Hits Tractor And Mower On Highway 29 In Molino
September 3, 2026
There were no injuries when an SUV collided with a tractor and mower on Highway 29 in Molino on Wednesday afternoon.
The tractor was reportedly in the right travel lane at the time of the crash.
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Update: Flomaton Parents Now Charged With Attempted Murder After Child Hospitalized In Critical Condition
September 2, 2026
Attempted murder charges have now been filed against two Flomaton parents previously arrested on child torture charges after their 15-year-old child was taken to a Pensacola hospital in critical condition, authorities announced Wednesday.
Eric Douglas McClure, 41, and Cynthia Danielle Tedder, 36, are now charged with attempted murder. They were originally charged with torture and willful abuse of a child under 18 years of age by a responsible person.
According to Flomaton Police Chief Justin Hetrick, the department continues to work closely with the Escambia County (AL) District Attorney’s Office. Hetrick stated the upgraded charges were filed based on newly obtained evidence and developments uncovered as the investigation progressed.
The Flomaton Police Department was initially alerted to the situation around 5:13 a.m. on September 1, 2026, when Florida authorities reported that a juvenile from Flomaton had been transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola in critical condition.
Information gathered led Flomaton officers to obtain and execute a search warrant at the home where the juvenile lived, resulting in initial arrest warrants for both parents. McClure and Tedder were taken into custody in Pensacola and were held awaiting extradition back to Alabama to be booked into the Escambia County Jail in Brewton.
FPD has not detailed the allegations against McClure and Tedder.
Police said the case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Lt. Thaihee Staples at the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811.
Century Approves Half Million Dollar Repayment Note For Highway 29 Utility Relocation
September 2, 2026
In a short agenda council meeting that only lasted only about eight minutes, the Century Town Council on Tuesday night approved a revised promissory note for over a half million dollars with the Florida Department of Transportation.
The note locks in a zero-interest repayment schedule for utility relocation expenses totaling $522,555.71.
The revised agreement replaces and cancels a previous promissory note executed last year. The debt stems from utility relocation work completed within the state right-of-way along Highway 29. While the Highway 29 work was a state project, the Town of Century was required to relocate water, sewer and natural gas lines at the town’s expense.
According to Town Manager Dave Murzin, the town has made two payments of jut over $67,0000 to date, hoping for a savings under a gubernatorial designation as “Rural Area of Opportundity” RAO, which never materialized.
Under the terms of new updated note, the town will repay the remaining balance over 13 annual payments without interest or prepayment penalties. Repayment will begin on September 1, 2028, with 12 consecutive annual installments of $40,197.00, followed by a final payment of $40,191.71 to satisfy the full $522,555.71 balance.
The 3-0 council vote authorized Mayor Benjamin Boutwell to execute the revised promissory note on behalf of the town. Council members Dynette Lewis and Shelisa Abraham were absent.
Pictured top:: Work on Highway 29 utility location in Century as seen in March 2024. Pictured inset: Century Town Manager Dave Murzan explains a promissory note over a half million to town council members (pictured below) on Tuesday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge
ECSO, PPD Suspend Automated License Plate Readers Following State Directive
September 2, 2026
On Tuesday, both the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Pensacola Police Department announced they are suspending their use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera networks.
The local announcements follow sweeping state action taken Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. In a statewide directive, the Florida Department of Transportation moved to shutter the rapidly expanding camera systems on state roadways.
A memorandum issued Monday by FDOT Chief Operating Officer Will Watts revoked all active permits previously granted to local law enforcement agencies allowing ALPR systems—including those manufactured by Flock Safety—to operate within state highway rights of way.
“While Florida law limits the issuance of permits for LPR systems to law enforcement agencies, the recent exponential increase in deployments along our roadways, coupled with concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes merit immediate action to preserve Floridians’ sovereignty and quality of life,” Watts wrote.
Under the FDOT order, law enforcement agencies have 30 days to remove the devices from state rights of way, after which FDOT will remove any remaining units. The state also announced it is exercising its discretionary authority to immediately cease issuing any future ALPR permits within its jurisdiction.
Speaking in Jacksonville on Monday, DeSantis voiced sharp concerns about mass surveillance and privacy risks.
“No one has given law enforcement more tools than we have, but they need to be targeted at criminals,” DeSantis said. “If they can create a dossier on your movements they would be able to make a fortune in selling that to companies for advertising and product placement.”
DeSantis added that while sheriffs have used the tools effectively, penalties for misuse remain inadequate. “You also have to say how can this be misused,” he noted. “I don’t think we have really strong penalties at all for that type of misuse.”
On Tuesday, Escambia County Sheriff Chip W. Simmons released a statement announcing that ECSO is suspending its ALPR camera network in light of the state’s directive and ongoing legislative discussions.
“The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has used Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology for several years as an investigative tool to help deputies and investigators solve crimes, locate dangerous offenders, and find missing and endangered people. There is no question that this technology has proven its value in keeping our community safe,” Simmons said. “But with any law enforcement tool, especially one involving technology, there must also be accountability, clear rules, and public confidence in how it is being used.”
Simmons noted that while ECSO enforces strict agency guidelines, statewide consistency is needed.
“We believe we have used this technology responsibly. However, we also recognize that individual agency policies are not enough. Floridians should be able to expect consistent standards for how this technology is used, no matter where they live or which law enforcement agency operates the system,” Simmons said. “We are now seeing jurisdictions across Florida suspend or discontinue the use of ALPR cameras, along with recent direction from the State of Florida through the Florida Department of Transportation. With those developments and the broader questions surrounding the future of these programs statewide, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will suspend its use of ALPR camera networks at this time.”
Simmons added that ECSO is actively working with lawmakers to help shape clear statutory boundaries.
“This is not a decision we have made lightly. ALPR technology has helped law enforcement solve serious crimes, identify offenders, and locate people in danger. We know it works. But we also believe that when legitimate concerns are raised about a technology used by government, those concerns deserve to be addressed. A temporary suspension gives us an opportunity to do that the right way,” Simmons said.
“The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is working with our local legislative delegation, state leaders, the Florida Sheriffs Association, and its legislative committee to advocate for thoughtful statewide legislation governing the use of ALPR technology,” Simmons continued. “Our goal is straightforward: establish clear and consistent rules that protect the privacy of law-abiding citizens while preserving an important investigative tool for law enforcement. We do not believe public safety and individual privacy have to be competing interests. Good policy should protect both.”
Simmons concluded: “Until there is greater clarity regarding the future of ALPR programs in Florida and a consistent framework for their use, we believe suspending our use of these networks is the responsible course of action for Escambia County.”
Also on Tuesday, the Pensacola Police Department confirmed it is pausing its ALPR program.
“The Pensacola Police Department is committed to ensuring every law enforcement tool is utilized in an appropriate and Constitutional manner,” PPD said in a brief statement. “Until further legislative steps are taken to ensure all users of automated license plate reader technology comply with these same standards, we are suspending the use of ALPRs in the City of Pensacola.”