Three Juveniles Charged With Burglarizing Former Elementary School
September 14, 2015
The juveniles were arrested Sunday for burglarizing a former Escambia County elementary school.
Charged with burglary were Jose Grady Polnitz, 13; Roderrick Ali Stallworth, 12; and Josea Williams, 11. Stallworth also was charged with falsely identifying himself to a law enforcement officer.
Police were dispatched to the former Spencer Bibbs Elementary School at 2005 North Sixth Avenue just before 1 p.m. after a man called police and reported seeing the juveniles climbing onto the school roof. Officer Ronald Boutin said Stallworth and Williams entered the school through an unlocked window, while Polnitz waited outside and acted as a “lookout.”
Once inside, the suspects ransacked some desks, and fled the building when an interior door alarm sounded. Polnitz also fled the scene before police arrived but was found a short time later near the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Lakeview Drive.
Boutin said all three suspects had oxidized white paint on them from where they had climbed onto the school roof.
Detective Eric Hubley said the reporting person positively identified the males as the ones who burglarized the school. The The three males were taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice after they were arrested.
Spencer Bibbs Elementary School closed in 2011 and is used as training and office space by the school district.
Fire Destroys SUV In Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot
September 14, 2015
Fire destroyed a SUV in the parking lot of the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 in Davisville Sunday afternoon.
The engine compartment of the vehicle was fully involved when the first firefighters arrived on scene. No other vehicles were threatened or damaged, and there were no injuries.
The Atmore Fire Department, the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the blaze.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
West Florida High Football Player Killed In Crash
September 13, 2015
A pedestrian – who has been identified as a West Florida High School freshman football player - was struck and killed Friday night in Escambia County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 21-year old Khadija Aujahne William of Pensacola was traveling south on W Street approaching Lloyd Street in a 2008 Ford Edge when she struck pedestrian Caravez Peterson about 9:36 p.m.
Peterson was pronounced deceased at the scene. Further details have not been released the Florida Highway Patrol.
Grief counselors will be available Monday morning at West Florida High School.
Photo courtesy WFHS Football.
Inmate Mistakenly Released From Jail Is Back Behind Bars
September 13, 2015
The inmate mistakenly released from the Escambia County Jail last Monday by corrections officers is now back behind bars.
Correction officers meant to release Steve Watson on bond, but they retrieved the wrong inmate and mistakenly released 53-year old Peter Watson instead. Peter Watson was being held on $2,500 bond on a shoplifting charge. Shortly after the release, corrections officers realized their mistake and unsuccessfully searched the immediate area surrounding the jail, according to a county news release.
Watson was re-booked into the Escambia County Jail late Friday night.
The incident was under investigation by jail administration and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Century To Hold Budget Public Hearing Tonight
September 13, 2015
This evening, the Town of Century will hold the first of two public hearings on their proposed 2015-2016 budget.
The budget public hearing begins at 6:50 p.m., just before a regular council meeting at 7 p.m.
The proposed budget is set for a final public hearing at 6:50 p.m. on September 21, just before the council’s regular meeting at 7 p.m. The town’s budget year begins October 1.
Barrineau Park Community Gets Together For Day Of Fun (With Gallery)
September 13, 2015
A Barrineau Park Community Gathering was hled Saturday at the community center on Barrineau Park School Road. Residents of Barrineau Park were joined by friends, family and neighbors for a day of family fun.
There were arts and crafts vendors, plants sales, a bounce house and other games for children, a cake walk, live bands and free admission to the historical museum.
The event was sponsored by the Barrineau Park Historical Society.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
September 13, 2015
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending September 11 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officers Clark and Pineda were on vessel patrol in Pensacola Bay when they observed a group of individuals snorkeling along the shoreline. One of the individuals was found in possession of 15 Stone Crabs. Most of the crabs were undersized and they were in whole condition. It is unlawful for a stone crab to be kept in whole condition and the claws are required to be at least 2 3/4 inches long. The season for harvesting Stone Crabs is currently closed. Officer Clark issued the individual notice to appear citations for the violations.
Officers Manning and Barnard conducted off shore patrol in federal and state waters. They cited two individuals for possession of red snapper during the closed season and issued a state citation to another individual for possession of grey triggerfish during the closed season. Additionally, they cited a charter boat captain for not having a federal reef fish permit.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Hutchinson and Reserve Officer Strong were on patrol at the Blackwater State Park when they observed an SUV parked in a Day Use area. The SUV did not have a day use permit attached to the vehicle. The officers approached the vehicle and made contact with the vehicle’s owners and confirmed that they had not paid the day use fees. While speaking with a passenger of the vehicle, Officer Hutchinson determined that there was a bag containing cannabis in the vehicle. The cannabis was seized and the passenger was charged with possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
UWF Holds First Ever Football Scrimmage
September 13, 2015
Chalk up another ‘First’ for the University of West Florida and it’s football program
Head coach Pete Shinnick put his team through a 90-minute scrimmage at University Park Field Saturday morning, marking the first-ever such event in team history.
Crowd estimates of more than 750 were reported with a large number of student groups and Argonaut fans and boosters were in attendance.
The Argonauts currently have 108 student-athletes on the roster for the 2015-16 academic year.
UWF will hold four more scrimmages this season, with three on campus and one at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium in downtown Pensacola on October 17. The remaining scrimmage dates are October 24 (during UWF Homecoming Week) and November 7. Each scrimmage will begin at 11 a.m.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
A Brief Taste Of Fall
September 13, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Strength Team Delivers Strong Message
September 13, 2015
With feats like crushing concrete and bending steel, the Strength Team brought their strong inspirational messages to Highland Baptist Church, Molino Park Elementary and Jim Allen Elementary.
At the elementary schools, the Strength Team delivered a motivational message, addressing how students can work hard toward obtaining their goals and dreams through education and hard work.
The leader and founder of The Strength Team, Mike Hagen, has dedicated over 20 years of his life to this kind of work. He has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people and performed at thousands of school and church assemblies. He has been featured on CNN, ESPN, and the popular television show “Walker Texas Ranger” with Chuck Norris.
Pictured: The Strength Team Saturday night at Highland Baptist Church in Molino. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
