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Woman Charged In ‘Crime Spree’
February 28, 2012
A woman was arrested Monday morning in what deputies are calling a “crime spree”.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the crimes by Amanda Atkins, 33, began when she entered the home of a 74-year old woman on Fairview Avenue. The victim said she heard someone banging on her front door about 6:20 a.m. When she opened the door, Atkins pushed her way into the home, striking the victim in the face.
She fled the scene in a silver pickup. Moments later, deputies received more calls about a female hitting cars with her truck on Kearny Drive. Atkins then entered another home and struck a female victim. After exiting the home, she jumped onto the hood of another car.
Deputies arrived and arrested Atkins. She was charged with burglary with assault or battery, battery on a person over 65, criminal mischief, and battery. She was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $108,000.
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4 Responses to “Woman Charged In ‘Crime Spree’”
elderly people are easy targets …lets face it ,,,there’s only a few that have a sidearm and know how to use it …obviously by the photo the woman looked to be in la la land ,,,,aaawwww the wonderful world of street drugs ,,,this woman needs therapy and rehabilitation …just my 2 cents
If you don’t know the person at the door…DON’T OPEN THE DOOR!
I f someone you don’t know is pounding on your door, call the police!
rather strange behavior- the story doesnt indicate whether or not this lunatic was known by the elderly victim or not…..regardless, it serves as a good learning lesson for the community…DONT OPEN YOUR DOOR TO STRANGERS! (without a weapon and cell phone within reach)
I wonder what type of drugs this animal is on. She is very lucky she didn’t go to the right house, if she did I think ecso, ems, and then the medical examiners office would have been there for her. I hope the victims are ok.