Fire Destroys Camper, Damages Road
November 16, 2009
Fire destroyed a camper trailer on Killam Road near Century this afternoon, possibly damaging the road surface at the same time.
The driver pulling the camper reported the camper on fire about 12:40 Monday afternoon. He was able to detach his vehicle from the pull-behind camper to avoid damage to the vehicle.
The camper was fully involved when the first trucks from Century Fire-Rescue arrived. A supervisor from the Escambia County Road Department was called to the scene to determine how much damage was done to the roadway by the fire.
There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which occurred on Killam Road between Highway 4 and Highway 4A.
Pictured above and below: This is all that remained of a pull-behind camper that burned Monday afternoon on Killam Road near Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Highway 29 Car Versus Cement Truck Injures One
November 16, 2009
A Pace driver was seriously injured when he ran a red light this morning on Highway 29.
The accident happened about 8 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Kingsfield Road. The Florida Highway Patrol says James Jones, 46, of Pace, was traveling south of Highway 29 when he failed to stop for a red traffic signal. That’s when the front of his 1997 Dodge struck a 2006 Volvo cement truck driven by Leonard Showers, 44, of Pensacola.
Jones was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition. Showers was uninjured.
Jones was charged with violation of right of way at an intersection, according to the FHP.
Bicyclist Hit By Car
November 16, 2009
A bicyclist was injured when they were struck by a car this morning near Burger King on North Century Boulevard.
The victim was reported to be conscious and alert following the 11:38 a.m. accident. The person’s injuries were not considered life threatening.
Engine 519 from the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the call. The incident is still under investigation by the FHP. Further details were not immediately available.
Police Investigate Burger King Armed Robbery, Suspect On The Run
November 16, 2009
The Atmore Burger King was robbed at gunpoint about 5:00 this morning.
A black male wearing a mask and dark clothing entered the store armed with a handgun, according to Investigator Robbie Williams of the Atmore Police Department.
“The subject, armed with a handgun, demanded money from store employees and left with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot,” Williams said. “Store employees tripped a panic alarm, which, according to police dispatch logs, was received at 5:01 a.m.”
Officers were on scene on minute later, and they were told the robber ran in a westerly direction, Williams said.
Tracking dogs from the Fountain Correctional Center were used to search for the suspect. The K-9 unit initially located a trail, but they lost the suspect’s scent near Trinity Episcopal Church on South Carney Street.
There were no injuries in the early morning robbery at the Main Street fast food restaurant.
Anyone with information on the robbery asked to contact the Atmore Police Department at (251) 368-9141.
Frank Ard Road Home Damaged By Late Night Fire
November 16, 2009
Fire damaged a Frank Ard Road home late Sunday night.
Escambia Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 2900 block of Frank Ard Road at 11:15 Sunday night. When firefighters arrived minutes later, they reported smoke and flames visible from the brick home. The fire was brought under control by 11:31 p.m. and reported to be out by 11:38.
There were no injuries reported in the fire. The exact cause of the blaze is under investigation by the state Fire Marshal.
The Cantonment, Molino, Ensley and Beulah stations of Esambia Fire Rescue responded to the call.
Frank Ard Road runs north of Quintette Road in the Quintette area of North Escambia.
Sentencing Delayed Again For Corrections Sgt. In Child Porn Case
November 16, 2009
Sentencing has one again been delayed for the former Century Correctional Institution sergeant that pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges, and he has been accused of violating the terms of his pretrial release.
Paul Edward Black, 42, of Century, entered the guilty plea in federal court back in July. He now faces a term of up to ten years in prison, a $250,000 fine and a lifetime of supervised release.
Black appeared in U.S. District Court Friday in Pensacola for just two minutes for a schedule sentencing hearing. U.S. District Judge Casey Rogers ordered that Black’s sentencing hearing and a hearing on an alleged bond violation would be held at a later date. That date was not set.
According to federal court documents filed by Black’s probation officer, Black ordered a new cellular telephone that was used to access the internet, and billing statements show that internet service was still available through cable television service at his home. According to the term’s of Black’s pretrial release agreement, “possession, access or use of computer or any devices which provide access to internet services is prohibited, including cellular telephone and computer games devices. All computers, laptops and any devices which provide internet access are to be removed from the home.”
Black was originally scheduled to be sentenced in early October by U.S. District Judge Casey Rogers, but the sentencing was continued until November 13 after a motion was filed by Black’s attorney, Thomas S. Keith. Keith told the court in a motion to continue sentencing that Black was undergoing counseling at Cordova Counseling as a condition of his release.Black’s motion asked that sentencing be continued to allow the doctor time to complete the evaluation report.
Deputies seized a laptop computer, desktop computer and 56 CD’s from Black’s residence while he was at work at the Century Correctional facility. When sheriff’s investigators later interviewed Black at CCI, he admitted to searching the Internet for child pornography, according to federal court documents, and admitted to specific search terms that he used such as “teen”, “lolita”, “PTHC” and “Bambina”.
“A forensic review of his electronic media located images and videos of child pornography on his laptop and desktop,” federal court documents signed by Black state. “A review of the compact disks (CD’s) revealed the same.”
Black remains free on bond.
Sheriff’s Office To Present Safety Information Saturday In Molino
November 16, 2009
The Escambia County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is hosting a series of home and personal safety programs for North Escambia.
The first program will be this Saturday, November 21 at 9 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Highway 29 just south of Highway 97.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will present ““Safety In the Home, Shopping Safety” and information on other basic safety issues. At the first meeting, Sgt. Kevin Vickrey, who works in the Molino area, and Lt. Pat Spears will provide information specific to living in a rural area, as well as tips to stay safe when starting holiday shopping.
Future talks and workshops are planned around self defense and age-specific issues. For more information, contact the Molino Farm Bureau office at (850) 587-2135.
Tate’s Zach McCulley Signs With William And Mary
November 16, 2009
Tate High School senior Zach McCulley has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
McCulley gained national exposure this summer at the National Academic Perfect Game Showcase in New Hampshire. He was selected to the Top Prospect List after pitching three shutout innings, giving up just one hit while striking out six and featuring a fast ball clocked in the upper 80’s. Each player who attends this showcase must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
With a six-foot-five, 200 pound frame, this left handed pitcher and first baseman posted a 2-0 record last year for the Aggies including a win over rival Pace. He had a 7-0 record this summer for the Florida Longhorns, including a 2-0 record at the 18U World Wood Bat Championship Tournament in Marrietta, Georgia.
He maintains a 4.5 GPA and entertained offers from Brown, Davidson, Georgetown, Columbia, and all three service academies before settling on William and Mary. McCulley visited the campus earlier this year.
“The offer was the right place and the right time and I am relieved to have made my decision,” McCulley said.
William and Mary will play their most difficult schedule ever in 2010 with nine games against four teams that made the NCAA tournament, including defending national champion LSU.
Pictured top: Tate High senior Zach McCulley signs a National Letter of Intent with William & Mary. At Friday’s signing at Tate, McCulley was surrounded by his mother Susan (left), sister Kaitlin and father Kit. Submitted photo by Deeann Lee for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Online Audio: Listen To Northview Vs. West Florida
November 16, 2009
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Veterans Day Programs This Week At Area Schools
November 16, 2009
Veterans Day programs at Molino Park Elementary and Northview High School, rescheduled from earlier this week due to Tropical Storm Ida, will be held next week.
Molino Park Veterans Day Program
Molino Park Elementary students will honor military veterans on Tuesday, November 17,, at 1:00 pm with a patriotic program and donation drive for April Emerald Coast Honor Flight. Each grade level will sing two songs. Special guests will be the Northview High School NJROTC Color Guard, guest speaker Mr. Gary Cooper, and Mrs. Sheila Allen and Mrs. Ginny Cruz, singer/songwriters, singing “Stand Up America”. For further information please contact Alice Woodward, principal, at (850) 587-5265.
Northview Veterans Day Program
The Northview High School Veterans Day Program will be held Wednesday, November 18 at 10:45 a.m.