Two Dozen Vehicles Burglarized In Nine Mile Road Area
June 4, 2012
About two dozen vehicle burglaries were reported Monday morning in the East Nine Mile Road area.
According to Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, a few of the vehicles were unlocked, but many had windows broken out.
He said it appeared that suspect or suspects were looking for anything of value that they could find. A few of the vehicles were rummaged through but nothing taken because the owners not left anything of value behind. Items taken from other vehicles included purses, electronics and at least one weapon.
As of late Monday morning, there had been no arrests in the case and little information about a suspect. Roy said that a white Ford F150 had been reported leaving the area by some residents.
“If you are going to leave anything valuable in vehicle, lock the doors and leave the item out of site,” Roy said. “But it’s better not to leave valuables in your vehicle.”
Anyone with information about the vehicle burglaries is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP (7867) or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
The vehicle burglaries were reported between 4:00 and 10:30 a.m. on streets that included Greystone Lane, Hummingbird Boulevard, Ridge Road, Motley Court, Stillbridge Lane, Beatrice Drive and Bobwhite Drive.
Northview Chief’s Neiko Robinson Commits To Penn State Nittany Lions
June 4, 2012
Northview High Schools’ Neiko Robinson has committed to the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Robinson, a 5-11, 170-pound safety, made the unexpected verbal commitment on the phone late Sunday night with Penn State coach Bill O’Brien after receiving the offer on Friday.
The rising senior is listed as the 18th best safety in Florida, according to Rivals.com.
Northview Coach Ty Wise says Penn State, Alabama, Florida State, the University of South Alabama, North Texas and Louisiana Tech were among the schools that visited Robinson or watched him practice at Northview. The first offer Robinson received was from Penn State.
Robinson is a transfer from nearby Flomaton High School, where he help lead the Hurricanes to an 11-2 season last year.
Pictured top: Northview High School’s Neiko Robinson has verbally committed to Penn State. Pictured inset: Robinson transferred from Flomaton High School. Pictured inset: Robinson (#11) chases down a West Florida Jaguar during Northview’s Spring Game. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Set To Repeal Certain Septic Tank Inspection Requirements
June 4, 2012
Escambia County is set to repeal a portion of the county’s rules concerning the inspection of septic tanks.
The current ordinances require the inspection of septic tank when a property is sold with the inspections carried out by the Health Department.
However, the Gov. Rick Scott signed a House bill that prohibits counties from requiring septic tank and onsite sewage treatment system inspections at the time of a real estate sale.
The new state law also will force the county to repeal a current ordinance that requires those use aerobic treatment units to obtain an annual operating permit from the Florida Department of Health.
At this week’s Escambia County Commission meeting, a public hearing on repealing the ordinances is expected to be set for June 28 at 5:33 p.m.
Computer Fraud Charges Dropped Against Escambia Deputy
June 4, 2012
Charges have been dropped against an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested late last year for allegedly misusing a law enforcement computer system.
Michael Patrick Bowman was charged by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on a charge of third degree felony computer-related fraud. Late last week, Judge Gary Bergosh dismissed all charges against Bowman.
He had been accused of allegedly using a Sheriff’s Office computer system to view drivers’ records and criminal histories for persons that were part of any open investigation.
Second Cantonment Man Charged With Robbery Outside Bar
June 4, 2012
A second suspect has been charged in connection with robbing a man outside a Pensacola bar.
Jeremy Terrell Jones, age 24 of Calloway Street in Cantonment, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of robbery without a weapon and petit theft. He was released on a $27,000 bond.
The victim said he was outside The Game Plan on Fairfield Drive about 2:20 a.m. on March 31 when he was approached by two black males later identified as Jones and 22-year old Deangelo Kirkland of Cantonment.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Kirkland told the victim that he owned him money. Kirkland then grabbed the victim from behind and choked him until he lost consciousness.
When the victim awoke, he discovered his iPhone 4S and car keys were missing.
Kirkland was arrested last month on robbery without a weapon and petit theft charges. He was also released from jail on a $27,000 bond.
Gunfire, Police Chase, And 20 Beers Land Man Behind Bars
June 4, 2012
A shots fired call in Santa Rosa County ended with a high speed police chase and one man in jail.
The Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Waylon Drive and Deaton Bridge Road about 5:10 a.m. after receiving reports of two people exchanging gunfire. Deputies blocked traffic in the area with their cars side by side in the roadway with emergency lights activated. The suspect, later identified as 31-year old Jeremy Dewayne Bowman, floored the truck and headed directly toward the deputies, refusing commands to stop.
“As deputies were about to shoot at the vehicle, the truck veered to the right, away from the deputies, and drove around their cars. Deputies got into their patrol cars and pursued the vehicle northbound on Deaton Bridge Road with lights and sirens activated,” according to Sgt. Scott Haines, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.
After a seven mile pursuit on Deaton Bridge Road, Bownman crashed into a mound of dirt and a tree.
“Deputies located a .45 caliber pistol under the driver’s seat and a magazine in the glove box that fits the pistol,” Haines said.
The complainant, Roy Anderson, told deputies he woke up to someone driving a truck in his front yard, damaging the lawn. Once outside, Anderson realized the truck belonged to Bowman, who is the ex-boyfriend of Anderson’s current girlfriend.
“Bowman and Anderson have had tension between them for a few months, so Anderson went inside and grabbed his shotgun and fired a round into the air. Bowman then fired multiple shots from a handgun while in a moving vehicle on a public roadway as he exited the neighborhood. Bowman reentered the neighborhood and argued with Anderson again and tried to get him to engage in a fight,” Haines said.
Bowman told deputies that he had been driving all day, consuming at least 20 beers. Deputies also located spent shell casings in the area of the shooting and in the bed of Bowman’s truck.
Bowman was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, high speed fleeing and eluding, discharging a firearm while under the influence of alcohol, discharging a firearm in public, criminal mischief and DUI. He was booked into the Santa Rosa County jail with bond set at $105,000.
Martha Alene Singleton
June 4, 2012
Martha Alene Singleton, age 81 of Molino, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at a local hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment. Ms. Singleton retired from Monsanto
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She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Singleton.
She is survived by her son, Joseph Edward Singleton (Barbara); two grandchildren, Roger and Christy Singleton and three siblings, Hilton Davis, Dot Moore and Charles Rueben Davis (Wilodone).
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Will Stone officiating.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. until noon.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North1000 Hwy 29 South, Cantonment, is in charge of arrangements.
Escambia’s Class of 2012 Earns Over $23 Million In Scholarships
June 4, 2012
The 2012 graduating class from the Escambia County School District has earned over $23 million in scholarships, according to Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.
“That speaks volumes about this year’s graduating class,” Thomas said, adding that the Class of 2012 scholarships are higher than any other graduating class since he has been superintendent.
“Students that are willing to study and work hard have excellent opportunities to be reward,” he said.
Bratt Elementary Releases Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Roll
June 4, 2012
Bratt Elementary School has released their honor roll for the fourth and final nine weeks.
All A’s
Anna Adams
Maggie Amerson
Lexxi Baggett
Haley Baker
John Bashore
Brody Black
Tanner Boone
Sarah Branch
Luke Bridges
Aiden Broadhead
Lexi Broadhead
Keaton Brown
Meggan Brown
Abbie Buford
Katie Buford
Conner Byrne
Emilee Cabral
Ashtyn Carnley
Noah Casson
Karlee Criswell
Justin Cruce
Cassie Davis
Sheyenne Dillan
Savannah Doremus
Ryan Dove
Jason Fayard
Jamyla Feagin
Amanda Franklin
Gabby Franklin
Makayla Garrett
Caitlyn Gibson
Alabama Gilley
David Gilley
Amber Gilman
JP Gilman
Emma Gilmore
Gracie Godwin
Shelby Godwin
Zane Gurganus
Kara Hawkins
Sarah Margaret Hetrick
Hannah Hughes
April Johnson
Anna King
Trent Knighten
Kennedy Long
Braeden McGhee
Bailie Merchant
Colby Morris
Mary Paige Nassar
Abby Nelson
Travis Nelson
Chris Nordman
Jaylon North
Madison Peterson
Matthew Pruitt
Dallon Rackard
Kinzie Rackard
Tyler Ray
Kenna Redmond
Teriana Redmond
Delaney Reynolds
Samantha Roux
Carter Sigafoose
McKenna Simmons
Arquavian Smith
Lydia Smith
Savannah Spence
Alyssa Stabler
Bailey Van Pelt
Kiara Wesley
Cailee Wilburn
Clay Wilson
Lane Wilson
Kendall Wise
All A’s and B’s
Erich Amerson
Susannah Amerson
Adyn Barrow
Shelby Bartley
Shelby Bashore
Zoe Bergfield
Leah Berry
Bryuana Bivins
Riley Blackwell
Garret Bodiker
Reini Bodiker
Emilee Bomba
Trevor Bomba
Ann-Margaret Boothe
Cassidy Boutwell
Destiney Bradley
Kelley Bradley
Gracen Brook
Logan Brown
Anastasia Bryan
Juliana Bryan
Kadence Burklund
Caren Cannon
Catherine Casey
Landon Chavers
Logan Chavers
Asthon Cloud
Cameron Cloud
Keosha Davis
Tyler Davis
Franki Daw
Wyatt Dillon
Colton Dockens
Cody Edwards
Jackson Edwards
Alexis Evans
Ar’mya Findley
Cameron Findley
Neionni Findley
Tatyanna Findley
Savannah Fullerton
Paige Gibbs
Eddie Gonzalez
Tony Hall
Summer Harrell
Gabe Henderson
Kerry Hicks
Zachary Hilton
Jakayla Jackson
Trent Kite
Gabby Kline
Anna Lee
Cameron Long
Kaleigh Macks
Tobias Madison
Ansleigh Maholovich
Angel Merchant
Joshuwa Merchant
Michael Merchant
Adam Miller
Cassie Mullins
Madison Nassar
Audrey Odom
Joseph Parker
Taviana Parker
Blaize Parrish
Braxton Peebles
Gabbie Peebles
Memory Peebles
Adam Peterson
Larry Philyaw
Libby Pugh
Jaylee Redmond
Allison Rice
Mary Rice
Shelby Rice
Torian Richardson
Savannah Roley
Kasen Sawyer
Kaylee Sawyer
Adrianne Shanks
Madelin Sheedy
Madison Sherouse
Vivyan Smith
Aaliyah Tucker
Hunter Wainwright
John Michael Ward
Ahmad Warmack-Elliott
Summer Waters
Da’Mius Wesley
T’ahna Wesley
Addie White
Cassidy White
Autumn Williams
Wyatt Windham
Ty Wise
Connor Wolfe
Hiring Event Tuesday For Walnut Hill Jobs
June 4, 2012
The hiring process for jobs paying up to $20 an hour will begin Tuesday for a new crude oil transfer station planned for Walnut Hill.
Workforce Escarosa will assist Genesis Rail Services and their partner, Rail Solutions of Florida with the recruitment and hiring of rail car unloading operators at a hiring event next from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Walnut Hill Community Center (Ruritan Bulding) at 7850 Highway 97, just north of Ernest Ward Middle School.
Genesis Rail Services representatives will be on-site and may choose to conduct interviews with selected individuals at the event.
Rail car unloading operators will be responsible for offloading crude oil from rail cars.
Operators will be required to work 12 hour shifts with four days on and four days off. Positions offer a full benefits package with a pay rate of $16 to $20 per hour. Individuals interested in applying for rail car unloading operator positions must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and will be required to pass a security screening, physical and a drug test.
To view a complete job description and a list of additional requirements, log on to the Employ Florida Marketplace, www.employflorida.com, and review job order number 9677713.
Genesis’ Senior Vice President of Business Development, Paul Davis, said the company will be creating about 30 new jobs at the Walnut Hill facility over the next couple of years.