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Former Deputy Jailed On Vehicular Homicide Charges For Double Fatal Perdido Key Crash
November 24, 2025
UPDATE: Former Deputy Released On Bond After Vehicular Homicide Arrest
A former Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy has is now jailed on felony charges for a double fatal crash that claimed the lives of two pedestrians in July.
Gregory NeSmith, 58, was booked into the Escambia County Jail over the weekend on two counts of vehicular homicide and held without bond. The Florida Highway Patrol announced Friday morning that the agency has completed its investigation into the crash and issued warrants for Nesmith.
The crash happened around 3 a.m. on July 5 on Perdido Key as Nesmith was working a security detail as an off-duty deputy at the Flora-Bama. FHP said he struck two pedestrians in a crosswalk on Perdido Key Drive. The pedestrians, Nicole Moore and Jackson Cunningham, both 20 and from the Birmingham area, were killed.
Both families have filed civil lawsuits against Nesmith. Lawyers for the plaintiffs claim he was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash.
Nesmith, who has since resigned, had worked for the ECSO for more than 30 years.
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7 Responses to “Former Deputy Jailed On Vehicular Homicide Charges For Double Fatal Perdido Key Crash”
What Luigi said !!
This is a tragedy for all involved . Two young people dead , one LEO who protect our region for decades , and all their families and acquaintances. It’s an awful insident that will forever change the life of many . We all need a lot of compassion for all the folks affected , and pray the Gods to protect us all from such tragedies .
EVEN if he’s a retired Deputy collecting his pension, he should be accountable for his actions (Nesmith, you know what those are, as well). Tell the truth!
Blessings to the victims and their family. I cannot imagine your pain but God can and He’s with you.
MUGSHOTS:
Does it really matter at all.
Poor judgement and two young deaths and you are worried about mugshots.
DISGUSTING!!!
Where is Nesmith’s mug shot at his arrest?
His mugshot was not released by the jail. A current or even former law enforcement mugshot is not released under Florida law.
DO THE CRIME DO THE TIME
Where is Nesmith’s mug shot at his arrest? Most other reports of arrests show the “mug shot”. Why is the only photo used by North Escambia is of him accepting a certificate of recognition? Let truth in reporting prevail.