Man Allegedly Caught Hiding Cocaine In His Mouth
April 23, 2012
A Century man is free on bond after being arrested late last week when deputies allegedly caught him with a baggie of cocaine hidden in his mouth.
Justin Wayne Kyles, 20, was charged with felony cocaine possession and later released from the Escambia County Jail on a $1,000 bond.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies made contact with 10-12 people in the 6700 block of Jefferson Avenue. Deputies watched as Kyles began to walk away from the group. When asked for his identification, Kyles just mumbled and deputies could see that he had something in his mouth, the report states.
Deputies said Kyles then allegedly spit out a small plastic bag containing crack cocaine.
Potential Record Cold And Patchy Frost Tonight
April 23, 2012
Cold air flowing into the region will begin potentially record-breaking low temperatures for Monday night. Patchy frost will be possible across the northern part of the North Escambia area.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday: Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 76. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thousands In Prize Money Awarded In Log A Load Bass Tourney
April 23, 2012
Thousands of dollars were raised for Sacred Heart Hospital Children’s Hospital during the annual Log A Load For Kids Bass Tournament Saturday at Live Oak Landing in Stockton.
Over $11,000 was awarded to the top ten teams, including $5,000 to the first place team of Travis Glidden and Lee Grandquest with a total weight of 16.63 pounds. Second place and $2,000 were awarded to Skip Thompson and Price Thomas for 15.48 pounds.
The top ten teams, the total weight of their catch and prize awards were:
- Travis Glidden and Lee Grandquest, 16.63 lbs - $5,000
- Skip Thompson and Price Thomas, 15.48 lbs –$2,000
- Nick Peturis, Jr. and Dewayne Smith, 14.7 lbs - $1,000
- Dean Caine and Mike Neese, 13.8 lbs - $800
- Keith Craft and Ronnie Summers, 13.48 lbs - $700
- Tyler Godwin and Dustin Simmons, 12.86 lbs - $600
- Jim Smith and Robbi Smith, 12.75 lbs - $500
- Sammy L. Tholmas and Lavon White, 12.71 lbs - $400
- Cory Glasscock and Alford Glasscock, 12.46 lbs - $300
- Clifton Smith and Robert Pearce, 12.13 lbs - $200
Also awarded were:
- 1st Lunker — Matt Lemon and Mike Swoboda, $972, 6.25 lbs
- 2nd Lunker — Joe Barnett and Crawford Odom, $648, 5.25 lbs
- Mystery Weight Fish — Robert Lee and Wayne Mixon, $110, 2.03 lbs
By The Numbers: Jay Relay For Life
April 23, 2012
The 2012 Jay Relay for Life was held Friday and Saturday.
For a photo gallery and previous Jay Relay for Life story, click here.
Here’s a look at the top teams and individuals that took part in the event:
- Total dollars raised: $41,410.95
- Top team: Jay Hospital – $5,929.89
- Second place: Kids for a Cure – $4,675.52
- Third place: Mount Carmel UMC – $3,685.35
- Luminaria Committee: $1,136.00
- Best Campsite: EREC
- Second Best Campsite: Purple Power
- Third Best Campsite: Jay Elementary PTO
- Survivor’s Choice Campsite: EREC
- Event Spirit: Jay Elementary PTO
- Most Team Laps: Jay Elementary PTO – 548
- Most Laps: Trudy Routley – 55 laps
- Teams already registered for 2013: Six
Pictured: A portion of the EREC campsite with several EREC team members at the Jay Relay for Life. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Blue Wahoos Drop Second Straight To Biscuits
April 23, 2012
The Blue Wahoos led for the first five innings on Sunday night in Montgomery, but the Biscuits’ seven late runs were too much for the Wahoos as Montgomery won their second straight over Pensacola 7-3.
Pensacola went up 2-0 on a two-run double in the first inning by Brodie Greene. The game stayed that way until the Biscuits scored three runs against Blue Wahoos starter Daniel Corcino in the sixth inning.
The rally started when Tyler Bortnick reached on an error to begin the inning, one of three by the Blue Wahoos in the game. He and Cole Figueroa both scored on a two-run double to center by Henry Wrigley to tie the game. Wrigley came home two batters later on an RBI single by Omar Luna putting the Biscuits in front 3-2.
Pensacola evened things up in the top of the seventh when Greene delivered his second two-out RBI hit of the game scoring Didi Gregorius from third. The Biscuits went on to score a pair of runs in each of the next two innings with a two-run double by Henry Wrigley in the seventh and a two-run homer by Brad Coon in the eighth.
The Blue Wahoos loaded the bases in the ninth with two outs, but didn’t score. Greene led the way offensively with a 4-for-4 game including a pair of doubles with three RBI and a walk. Gregorius had a two hit game in his return to the lineup after missing the last two games with a bruised wrist from getting hit by a pitch on Thursday.
Corcino went a season-high six innings in the start for the Blue Wahoos. He was charged with three runs, two earned, on five hits. He walked only two and struck out six. Clayton Tanner was tagged with the loss out the bullpen for the Blue Wahoos. We was charged with the two seventh innings runs after working 0.2 innings. Frank De Los Santos didn’t record a decision in the start for the Biscuits after working five innings and allowing just the two runs on six hits. Adam Libertore got credit for the win after working the two innings out of the bullpen.
The Blue Wahoos look to even the series on Monday night behind right-hander Tim Crabbe (0-0, 4.85). He will be opposed by lefty Kyle Lobstein (1-0, 2.45). First pitch is set for 7:05 in Montgomery.
By Tommy Thrall
The Wahoo’s Daniel Corcino worked a season-high six innings Sunday night in Montgomery. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Educational Roundtable To Be Held Today
April 23, 2012
Parents, community members and educators are invited to an educational roundtable discussion with the representatives from the Florida Department of Education this evening at Washington High School.
Stuart Greenburg, director of Just Read, Florida!, and Fred Heid, bureau chief with the Office of School Improvement, will be providing information on recent educational changes in policy, rules, and statutes leading to higher standards of achievement for Florida’s students. A question and answer session will follow.
“The Escambia County School District knows that the significance of providing valuable information on educational issues is by keeping parents and school staff duly informed,” said Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. “This Roundtable is the perfect opportunity for everyone to come together to hear the latest changes on education and to speak with representatives from the Department of Education.”
Parents, students and school staff and the community are encouraged to attend the event from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. in Washington High School’s auditorium.
Friends Of 4-H: Sell Langley Bell To Navy Federal
April 22, 2012
The Friends of 4-H – a newly formed group of 4-H supporters — announced late Friday afternoon that they are officially supporting the sale of the 240 acre Langley Bell 4-H Center in Beulah to Nave Federal Credit Union.
The group’s official position favors a Memorandum of Understanding presented to the members of the 4- H County Council, who will vote Monday night on the $3.6 million deal.
“It’s is our position, after reviewing the MOU, that the sale is the best thing for the 4-H program,” Friends of 4-H member Whitney Pike said.
The following is the official statement issued by the Friends of 4-H:
“The Friends of 4-H, a group of concerned citizens, parents, 4-H alumni and friends of Escambia County 4-H, have reviewed the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning the sale of the Langley Bell 4-H Center. The Friends of 4-H publicly support the signed MOU and are encouraging the Escambia County 4-H voting delegates to vote yes in favor of the land sale.
“We are eager to see Escambia County 4-H County Council support of the MOU and the steps that follow the vote on Monday, April 23. We realize the importance of this issue and what it means to Escambia County, Navy Federal Credit Union, and the future economic development in Pensacola. We hope to see the 4-H’ers in favor of the MOU and we plan to follow the process of the MOU being implemented to ensure the 4-H’ers voices continued to be heard.”
Pictured top: A portion of the neighboring Navy Federal complex in Beulah can be seen in the background of this photograph of the Langley Bell Building at the Langley Bell 4-H Center. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Carroll Wins State Weightlifting Championship
April 22, 2012
Tate High School senior Chase Carroll has won the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state 2A weightlifting championship in his weight class.
Saturday in Kissimmee, Carroll’s total lift was in the 183 pound weight class. Carroll’s total lift was at 655 pounds with a best bench of 380 and a best clean & jerk of 275. Carroll’s total lift was 20 pounds greater than the second place finisher.
Saturday was the third trip to the FHSAA finals for Carroll, who also excels off the bench. He has a 3.7 GPA, and is in the National Honor Society, BETA Club, Rho Kappa, FFA, is FCA president and has participated in football and track.
Pictured: Tate senior Chase Carroll, center, won the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state 2A weightlifting championship Saturday in Kissimmee. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Breezy And Cooler: 45 Tonight
April 22, 2012
There is a wind advisory in effect today, along with a red flag warning. Patchy frost is possible by early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a north wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Monday Night: Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Tuesday: Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Disabled Woman Found Abused, Handcuffed And Chained To Signs
April 22, 2012
Three people have been charged with the alleged abuse of a mentally disabled woman. She was found handcuffed and bleeding in an Escambia County backyard Saturday with heavy chains holding a signboard that read “I am a liar and a theif” (sic) around her neck.
Deputies responded to the 2800 block of Christine Street after receiving c
alls about a child screaming in the backyard.
Once on scene the deputies heard what they thought was a child crying and entered the back yard, where he observed a young female handcuffed behind her back, bleeding from the mouth, and wearing a “sandwich” style billboard sign. The victim then cried out to the deputy, “Please help me”.
The sign was made of two pieces of wet plywood, approximately 3-foot squared, being held around her neck with two heavy metal chains. Deputies asked the girl to kneel down and were able to remove the signs, which were estimated to weigh about 40 pounds. Due to the weight of the signs the chain had slightly embedded into the victim’s neck, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
One of the signs read “I am a liar and a theif” (sic) and the other read “I well not” (sic), according to deputies.
Upon speaking to the victim deputies observed ligature marks on her neck, which she told them came from a rope that had been tied around her neck. Also on scene deputies saw a path worn in the ground around an above ground pool which the victim been walking.
While speaking with the victim a four-inch gash was located on the back of her head in the hairline. When asked about that injury, the victim told deputies the suspects had struck her in the head with a bucket two days ago. Deputies found that the suspects had used superglue to attempt to close the wound. The next day the wound was still open so the suspect sewed it closed with a needle and thread. The victim was transported to a local hospital and will be in the custody of the Department of Child and Families.
A married couple — Rondal Floyd Hale, age 59, DeeAnn Marie Hale, age 58 — and a visiting friend — Clinton Michael Carr, age 53 — were charged with aggravated abuse of a disabled adult, a first degree felony. Deputies said additional charges may be filed. Rondal Hale and Carr were being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $100,000 each on Sunday, while DeeAnn Hale was being held on $50,000 bond.
The victim was described by deputies as a mentally handicapped 21-year old female.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
