Century Man Gets Prison Time For Whataburger Attack, Drugs, Fleeing From Deputies

April 2, 2014

A Century man has been sentenced to state prison on a long list of charges stemming from an attack on an individual a the Century Whataburger, fleeing from deputies and drug possession.

Travis Montes Mitchell, 28, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Ross Goodman to 67 months in prison with a three year minimum mandatory after being convicted of: aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without the intent to kill, felony battery without great bodily harm, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams, trafficking in opium or derivative, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of fleeing with disregard for the safety of persons or property, three counts of driving while license suspended, resisting arrest without violence, and fleeing or eluding law enforcement in a patrol vehicle with lights and siren activated.

Mitchell attacked and injured an adult male on February 2, 2013, in the parking lot of the Century Whataburger. The victim told deputies that Mitchell then pulled a handgun and threatened to kill him. Mitchell fled the parking lot as law enforcement arrive on scene.

On February 19, deputies spotted Mitchell in his white Mustang on 57th Avenue near Jackson Street. They attempted a traffic stop due to outstanding felony warrants, but Mitchell fled at a high rate of speed, leading deputies on a chase along Lillian Highway to Border Street where he fled on foot.

Deputies surrounded the area and caught up with Mitchell after observing him jumping fences and running through residential yards.  After deputies arrested Mitchell, they reported finding marijuana roaches in his pockets and bags of marijuana in his vehicle.

Mitchell was also charged with multiple drug counts after a traffic stop in Century in March 2013. He was the passenger in a vehicle stopped for speeding by Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies on Jefferson Avenue in Century.  Deputies reporting finding crack cocaine in his pants pocket.

In a backpack and other items belonging to Mitchell, deputies reported finding more crack cocaine, powdered cocaine, pills containing hydrocodone , methamphetamines, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Comments

9 Responses to “Century Man Gets Prison Time For Whataburger Attack, Drugs, Fleeing From Deputies”

  1. wise woman on April 4th, 2014 3:30 pm

    The Defendant had a great defense attorney, Chris Crawford: That’s how he got this sentence.

  2. Ponch on April 3rd, 2014 7:11 pm

    67 months, huh? Wow!

    He was released from state prison in 2011 after serving a little over 3 years for possession of narcotics and carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon.

    5 1/2 years for all of that? …and he is a repeat offender?

    Someone got lucky in the judge department this time!

  3. Billy on April 3rd, 2014 4:15 pm

    He just needs a hug

  4. tangla ivory on April 3rd, 2014 10:17 am

    It”$ should be evident that more went on in that courtroom that’s not been said in the media such as bogus charges that were thrown out they not going to tell you that so u people get over it :) GOD got this!!! An he is justice that’s why he got what he got for all the foolishness that yo so call justice system has tryed him with there a GOD up there. That had the final say so handle that

  5. really? on April 3rd, 2014 8:37 am

    >> “aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without the intent to kill, felony battery without great bodily harm, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams, trafficking in opium or derivative, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of fleeing with disregard for the safety of persons or property, three counts of driving while license suspended, resisting arrest without violence, and fleeing or eluding law enforcement in a patrol vehicle with lights and siren activated” <<

    67 months? I know what judge I want if i'm ever in trouble.

  6. Richie on April 2nd, 2014 4:53 pm

    What About The Law 10, 20, LiFe? 10 Years Mandatory FoR Just Pulling A GuN. ShamE On You Judge. I Know People Who Are In Prison On 1St Offences That Received A 30 Year Sentence And Never Touched A Gun Or Hurt Anyone And All Because That Judge Was Mad That Day, Because People Were Making Fun Of His Poke Dot Tie That He Had On. The System IS Blind And Unfair.

  7. Sam on April 2nd, 2014 3:32 pm

    A little prison time to rest up at the tax payers expense, do a little weight training get buffed and right back out on the street.

  8. Tangla Ivory on April 2nd, 2014 3:18 pm

    The only thing wrong wit the justice system is there is no justice without (GOD) in it..
    #In this coming from his momma..

  9. Matt on April 2nd, 2014 6:23 am

    Just over a 5 year sentence for ALL of that? No wonder we have one of the highest crime rates in Florida.