One Person Injured In Early Morning House Fire
December 5, 2011
One person was injured in a early Monday morning house fire in Escambia County.
The fire was reported in the 7700 block of Amberidge Road, just north of I-10 and west of Highway 29, about 4:06 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they found a home and two cars fully involved. One occupant was injured in the fire and transported to a Pensacola hospital by Escambia County EMS.
The fire caused major damaged throughout the home. The exact cause of the blaze is still under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Firefighters from Ensley, Brent, Bellview, Ferry Pass and Osceola responded to the scene.
The blaze marked the first red bulb in wreaths throughout the county in December’s “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign. Every time firefighters respond to a residential fire a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one in 28 wreaths at fire stations and other locations in the county to remind citizens of the dangers posed by holiday decorations.
Brothers Charged After FWC Seizures In Bratt
December 5, 2011
Two brothers are behind bars facing charges after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seized illegally taken deer meat and firearms from a home in Bratt last month.
Marvin Anthony Haynie, 47, and Stanley Haynie, 52, of adjacent addresses in the 3000 block of York Road, were booked into the Escambia County jail on wildlife conservation charges. Stanley Haynie is also facing an additional felony charge for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon; he is a registered sex offender previously convicted of lewd and lascivious exhibition and conduct with a victim under 16, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
In mid-November, FWC officers received information that a firearm was used to kill deer, according to Stan Kirkland, FWC spokesperson, outside of permitted hunting seasons.
Witnesses told officers that the Haynie brothers had gone hunting and several shots were heard. When questioned, the two brothers admitted to shooting three deer — a doe and two yearlings — with a firearm, Kirkland said. Officers located the remains of the deer behind a residence on York Road, off North Pine Barren Road just east of Northview High School.
FWC officers also seized a 12-gauge shotgun and a .30-06 rifle from the home.
Both men remained in the Escambia County Jail early Monday. Bond was set at $1,250 for Marvin Haynie and $11,250 for Stanley Haynie.
Pictured: FWC Officers watch a home on York Road in Bratt November 16 before seizing deer meat and firearms. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Out Of Century CI Just A Month, Man Busted For Bank Robbery
December 5, 2011
A man that took a cab for his getaway car after robbing a bank last week was released from Century Correctional Institution less than a month before his arrest.
Darrel Ward, 27, was released from Century CI on November 1 after serving his sentence for a 2008 Escambia County conviction on charges of providing false information to a pawnbroker and fleeing or eluding law enforcement.
Ward walked into the Member’s First Credit Union on Airport Boulevard last Thurday, passed a note to a teller demanding money and alluded that he had a weapon, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. After the teller gave Ward an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled in a cab.
The cab driver said he dropped Ward off in the 700 block of Ladner Drive in the Marcus Pointe subdivision. Off duty deputy Troy Brown saw Ward jumping the back fence of Sam’s Fun City. Ward was taken into custody with incident. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail on robbery and larceny charges with bond set at $105,000.
Sheriff’s K-9 units were able to recover a bag of money behind Sam’s Fun City and the Rave Theater.
More Rain Through Wednesday
December 5, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Tuesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Atmore’s Linam Named To Another Academic Football Team
December 5, 2011
Former Atmore resident Josh Linam, already a member of the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District First Team, earned another prestigious honor Friday. The University of Central Florida Knights’ middle linebacker was voted onto the Conference USA All-Academic First Team, marking the second-straight season he was named to the squad.
Majoring in sports and fitness, Linam currently carries a cumulative grade-point average of 3.36, and was one of just three members of this year’s C-USA All-Academic Team who were repeat selections.
Linam, a senior, started 25 of UCF’s last 26 games at middle linebacker, ranking third on the team in 2011 with 66 tackles including a season-high nine vs. East Carolina and UTEP. He also collected 10 tackles for loss, two sacks and a pair of interceptions. Linam received College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention National Linebacker of the Week honors for his effort against UTEP, which featured 1.5 tackles for loss and an interception.
For his career, Linam registered 165 tackles with 20 tackles for loss and three interceptions in 50 games played.
Tate High Softball Team Honored For Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
December 5, 2011
The Tate High School softball team was recognized as the 2011 Top School Fundraising Team during the recent American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer banquet.
The team raised $3,262 for the walk, beginning with their spring season when they dedicated one of their home games to “striking out” breast cancer.
Pictured accepted their award are (L-R) Olivia Dixon, Barrett Barnes, Coach Melinda Wyatt, Heather Shaft and Kimberly Baker. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Woman One Of America’s Newest Citizens
December 5, 2011
A Flomaton resident is one of America’s newest citizens.
Jeanette Johnson and 19 others became United States citizens following a naturalization ceremony in U.S. District Court in Mobile last Thursday. Jeanette, who is originally from the Philippines, lives in Flomaton with her husband Steven and daughter Breanna.
Pictured: New American citizen Jeanette Johnson of Flomaton, along with her husband Steven and daughter Breanna following a naturalization ceremony in Mobile. Submitted photos by Kelly McNeese for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pam Trice Named Bratt Elementary Teacher Of The Year
December 5, 2011
First grade teacher Pam Trice has been named Teacher of the Year at Bratt Elementary School. Trice, a teacher for the past 20 years, is in her ninth year at Bratt.
Trice traveled the world with her husband, CDR George Trice USN (Ret), during his 33 years of service, allowing her to teach in many places including Hawaii, Japan, Cuba, Colorado and finally Bratt Elementary.
She loves to bring the world to her students through global activities, reading books and even cooking activities.
“I can’t imagine doing anything other than teaching first grade,” Trice said.
See Lots Of Smoke Outside Sunday?
December 4, 2011
Many North Escambia residents reported a lot of smoke outdoors Sunday afternoon.
According to the Florida Division of Forestry, there was a 750 acre burn near Munson that was sending smoke toward the area. There was also a 1,000 acre burn on Eglin Air Force Base that might have contributed to the smoky conditions for some.
There were no major brush fires reported in North Escambia Sunday afternoon.
Two Injured In Molino Crash, Both Charged
December 4, 2011
[Updated] Two North Escambia residents were injured in a two vehicle wreck Saturday night in Molino.
The Florida Highway Patrol says 17-year old Christopher J Kennamore failed to stop his 2003 Ford Ranger at stop sign on Barrineau Park Road and continued into the path of a Chevrolet pickup being driven southbound on Highway 29 by Jeffrey R. Flowers, 33, of Molino.
Flowers was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition. Kennamore was also transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries.
Kennamore was charged with violation of stop sign, and Flowers was charged with proof of insurance, according to the FHP.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
Pictured: Two North Escambia residents were injured in this two vehicle crash Saturday night on Highway 29 at Barrineau Park Road in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
