FHP Releases Details In Gobbler Road Crash
August 14, 2013
Wednesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol released details of a Sunday night wreck in Walnut Hill.
The FHP said 41-year old Robert Henderson of McDavid was traveling east on Gobbler Road when he failed to negotiate a curve. He then traveled onto the shoulder in his 2002 Ford F150, over-corrected and overturned into a ditch. The truck continued to overturn several times through the ditch and into a field next to a residence. The pickup came to rest on its roof.
Henderson was transported by Atmore Ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital with minor injuries. His passenger, 13-year old Amber Richardson of Navarre, was not injured.
Henderson was cited with careless driving by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the crash.
Pictured: A Sunday night wreck on Gobbler Road in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Mississippi Downs Pensacola
August 14, 2013
The Mississippi Braves scored three runs in the first five batters of the game and never looked back, knocking off the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 5-3 on Tuesday night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. It was Pensacola’s third straight setback.
Mississippi ambushed Pensacola starter Jon Moscot in the first as the first three batters reached within a six-pitch span, culminating in a two-run double by Tommy La Stella to push the Braves in front 2-0. La Stella would score two batter later on an Edward Salcedo to make it 3-0.
Moscot settled down to throw three scoreless frames before the Wahoos scratched a run across in the last of the fourth on a Ryan LaMarre triple and a fielding error by the shortstop Jaime Pedroza.
The Braves responded with an RBI single from Christian Marrero in the top of the fifth to make it 4-1. Moscot worked out of a bases loaded jam, but didn’t make it past the fifth inning, allowing four runs on nine hits to fall to 1-1 in Double-A.
Pensacola made things interesting once again with a pair of runs in the last of the fifth on a Tucker Barnhart RBI groundout and a Travis Mattair RBI single to claw to within 4-3 against Mississippi starter Aaron Northcraft, who went six innings to pick up his seventh win of the year.
Christian Bethancourt put the Braves back on top by two with a towering solo homer off Chris Manno in the top of the sixth to make it 5-3.
The Wahoos attempted a dramatic rally in the last of the ninth inning, loading the bases with one out against Braves closer Ryne Harper, only to see Brandon Short strike out and Mike Costanzo pop out to end the game. Combined with a Jacksonville win over Birmingham, the Wahoos fell five games out of first place in the South Division standings.
Pensacola will look to snap its three-game losing streak on Wednesday night behind Tim Crabbe (6-8, 3.44). Gus Schlosser (6-4, 2.37) will get the call for the Braves with first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. on Faith Night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
Teddy Jay Kirkland
August 14, 2013
Teddy Jay Kirkland passed away on August5, 2013. Teddy was born February 20, 1954. He grew up with his family in Chumuckla. He worked as a carpenter by trade for over 30 years. He worked at Monsanto until he tried to venture out start his own family business with his son, Jason Kirkland until Jason’s untimely death. He then returned to work at Solutia. He worked hard and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Teddy was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Gavin; father, Edgar Paul; and his son, Jason Kirkland.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Paul, two children, Matthew Kirkland and Kelley Cody; four grandchildren, Peyton Cody, Mason Cody, Jasyslon Kirkland, and James Kirkland; two brothers, Johnny Kirkland and Darryl Paul; and sister, Sheila Morris.
Viewing to be held on Friday, August 16, at 5 p.m. with services to follow at 6 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Jay Funeral Home.
Jerry Franklin Fields, Sr.
August 14, 2013
Jerry Franklin Fields, Sr., age 75, of the Cobbtown Community passed away August 12, 2013, at Jay Hospital. He was born to Jessie and Ira Fields on November 20, 1937, in Crestview. He was a member of the Cobbtown Holiness Church and loved serving the Lord. He served in the US Army and later went into construction.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Fields; mother, Ira Fields; brother, William L. Fields and brother-in-law, Bill Morgan.
He is survived by his sons, Jerry Jr. (Jennifer) Fields, Randy (Tracy) Fields and John (Carrie) Fields; brother, Jackie (Anita) Fields; sisters, Katie (Larry) Glover, Jessie Mae Stone, and Beth Morgan; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Ellen Pennington. He was a loving son, father, and brother and will be truly missed.
A visitation will be held at Jay Funeral Home on Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. with Rev. Jim Lassister officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
A special thanks to Emerald Coast Hospice and Jay Hospital and staff.
Active pallbearers will be Uncle Jackie, Lester Black Jr., Tim Floyd, Rob Jackson, Brandon Parker, and Samuel Lassister.
Honorary pallbearers are Bro. Black Sr., Bro. Went, Bro. Tony, Shannon Flynn, Donald Cobb, Andrew Barrell, Leroy Cobb, and Stanley Whitfield.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pauline Street Crossing Repairs Rescheduled
August 13, 2013
Pauline Street in Cantonment will be closed from Old Chemstrand Road to East Kingsfield Road fromt 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, to Friday, August 23, at 4:30 p.m.
Crews will work to repair the railroad crossing during this time and construction work could be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather. Drivers are urged to obey posted signs and use caution when traveling through the area.
The work was originally planned for this week, but rescheduled for next week.
Five Charged With Attacking 77-Year Old Man
August 13, 2013
Four juveniles and a 19-year old have been charged with attacking a 77-year old man Monday night and chasing him into Navy Boulevard.
The incident happened just after 9 p.m. near 400 North Navy Boulevard. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of teenagers chasing a man with a stick. Deputies arrived to observe several teens fleeing the scene.
According to witnesses, the juveniles approached the victim and chased the 77-year old into Navy Boulevard, hitting him several times with the stick and causing minor injuries. The victim declined medical treatment.
Arrested were Shaknee Golay, 19; Alicia Wilson, 15; Keyon Black, 16; Javontae Wilson, 13; and Demtirus Wilson, 12. Each was charged with aggravated assault on a person over 65 years of age. Black, Javontae Wilson and Demtirus Wilson were also charged with aggravated battery on a person over 65 years of age.
Surveillance Video And Photos: Molino Park Elementary Burglary
August 13, 2013
Tuesday morning, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office released a short surveillance video from Saturday night’s burglary and vandalism at Molino Park Elementary School.
The released video includes a seven-second time span from 9:17 p.m. that shows the images on this page.
For the complete story, click here.
Anyone with any information about the crime is asked to call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620. Crime Stoppers callers can remain anonymous and did not have to give their name.
If you do not see a video at the top of this page, it is because it is being block by your work, school or home firewall.
Man’s Apparent Traffic Accident Death Becomes Gunshot Murder Mystery
August 13, 2013
A Brewton man first thought to have died as the result of a car accident Sunday night in Mississippi was actually murdered, authorities said Monday.
Donald Morris, 59, died at the Biloxi Regional Medical Center about an hour after a traffic crash at 8:40 p.m. just off Main Street in Biloxi. Police said Morris was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer when he left the roadway, hit a fence and overturned at least twice. Authorities believe he was unconscious at the time of the crash.
Biloxi Police said a preliminary autopsy Monday revealed the true cause of Morris’ death — a bullet lodged in his head.
Sunday night, as police worked the accident scene, they were called to another shooting just a couple of blocks away. One person was treated for a gunshot would and released from the hospital. Authorities are now working to determine if the shooting incident was at all related to Morris’ death.
Extensive Damage, Expensive Loss After Molino Park Elementary Burglary, Vandalism
August 13, 2013
The damage at Molino Park Elementary School is being described as “extensive” by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office following a weekend burglary and vandalism.
Someone broke into the school on Highway 97 between about 4:30 Friday afternoon and 5:30 p.m. Saturday when the crime was discovered by a teacher. Surveillance video shows two people running down a hallway at 9:17 p.m.
To see the surveillance video, click here.
Thousands of dollars worth of electronics were stolen from throughout the school, including Apple computers, iPads, Wii gaming systems, cameras used by the school’s student-operated closed circuit TV station, along with other items. As teachers returned to work Monday, items were still being discovered missing and inventoried.
“They stole computers that are needed for education; they stole from our kids,” Molino Park Principal Alice Woodward said. “These were items directly used by our students.”
Portions of the school were also vandalized during the break-in. Ceiling tiles were damaged or destroyed throughout the campus, and holes were punched in walls. A vending machine was also toppled and burglarized.
“The Sheriff’s Office is working to identify those responsible,” Escambia County School District Deputy Superintendent Norm Ross said Monday. “We are cooperating fully with law enforcement, and we hope for a swift resolution.”
A complete tally of items stolen or a dollar figure has not yet been released as the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office continues their investigation.
Anyone with any information about the crime is asked to call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620. Crime Stoppers callers can remain anonymous and did not have to give their name.
Pictured top: An empty spot marks the locations of a stolen Apple computer from a Molino Park Elementary School classroom. Pictured inset: Numerous ceiling tiles were damaged during the burglary and vandalism. Pictured below: Three Apple computers were stolen from this desk in a computer lab. Pictured inset: An overturned and burglarized vending machine in the school. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pit Bull Attack Victim Moves From Hospital To Rehab Center
August 13, 2013
The Nokomis woman who was viciously attacked and mauled by two pit bulls at her home July 18 has been released from the USA Medical Center in Mobile.
Sandra Lambert, 63, is now at the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute in Pensacola, learning to live without her dominant right arm. Her arm was amputated at the shoulder following the dog attack. She is expected to remain at the rehab center for at least a couple of weeks.
The two pit bulls that attacked Lambert at her home were euthanized at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Animal Control’s investigation determined that Lambert’s family had been taking care of the two animals for at least 10 months, making the family the legal owners of the dogs, according to Escambia County officials. Family members signed custody of the dogs over to animal control with the understanding that the animals would be put down..
Lambert had taken both pit bulls out for a walk behind her home on in the 8000 block of Jakes Road. Molly, the female dog, was on a leash and lunged at some chickens in the yard. Lambert yelled “No, Molly” to the dog and pulled on her leash. The dog quickly turned on her and attacked, with the male dog, Rosco, joining in.
She was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile where she underwent several surgeries.
An account to help Lambert with medical expenses has been established. Donations can be made to the “Benefit Account for Sandra Lambert” at any branch of United Bank. Donations can be mailed to United Bank, P.O. Box 8, Atmore, AL 36504.
Pictured top: An Escambia County Animal Control officer removed a tranquilized pit bull from an enclosed porch at the home of Sandra Lambert. Pictured below: Molly, one of the dogs involved in the July 18 attack, after being tranquilized. Pictured bottom: The attack happened at a mobile home in Nokomis, FL. Lambert was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
