Century’s Mayor Accused Of Using City Resources On Private Property
August 8, 2017
Century Mayor Henry Hawkins has been accused of using town equipment and employees to do work on private property.
At Monday night’s meeting of the Century Town Council, council President Ann Brooks said she received an anonymous letter alerting her of the situation.
Hawkins admitted that town resources had been used to dig up an old tank from the ground on property belonging to Wesley Chapel.
“That’s against our rules,” Brooks said.
The Jefferson Street church was heavily damaged, shifted off its foundation, by the February 2016 tornado that ripped through Century. The remains of the building were reduced to rubble after an arsonist set fire to it in October 2016. In early July, the church held a groundbreaking for a new facility.
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FWC Law Enforcement Report
August 8, 2017
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending August 3 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
No report was received for Escambia County.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Hutchinson was pumping gas in his patrol vehicle when a truck pulled up next to him pulling a boat. He asked the driver if he had been fishing and he stated that they had caught some bass in Hurricane Lake. When Officer Hutchinson asked if he could see them, they were hesitant to show him the fish. The subject was in possession of 11 bass, which is over the daily bag limit. The subject was charged with taking over the daily bag limit of black bass.
Lieutenant Hahr was patrolling in the Blackwater State Forest when he saw four subjects around a campfire in a primitive campsite. The subjects were drinking from fountain drink cups and a jug of orange juice was sitting near a cooler. An older man was present, but two young women and one young man appeared to be under the age of 21. The younger man took a bottle of vodka from the cooler and was drinking from the bottle in front of the older man. When Lieutenant Hahr approached the subjects and identified himself, the young women immediately dumped out their drinks. The younger man was 18 years of age and the two young women were 17. Two cannabis cigarettes and an additional container of cannabis was found, which the younger man claimed. The older man was charged with giving alcohol to a person under 21 and the others were charged with possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21. The younger man was also charged with possession of not more 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.
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FHP Makes Drug Arrest After Traffic Stop
August 8, 2017
An Escambia County man was arrested on multiple drug charges after a Florida Highway Patrol traffic stop.
A trooper was working speed enforcement on Michigan Avenue when a 2000 black Jeep Cherokee driven by Antonio Holt was stopped for a traffic violation. K-9 “Tango” from the Escambia County Sheriffs Office was called to the scene and gave a positive indication to the presence of narcotics. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted.
Narcotics located included 9.3 grams of a crystal substance that tested positive for meth, 12 Xanax bars, 51.5 hydrocodone tabs, a scale, 15 grams of marijuana, nine ecstasy tablets, one clear bag of a white powder substance that tested positive for cocaine, and two clear bags that contained a gray powder substance that will be tested by the FDLE lab and $484 in cash.
Holt was charged with trafficking prescription drugs, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and three counts of possession of new legend drug.
Century Residents To See Slight Property Tax Increase
August 8, 2017
The Town of Century voted Monday night to approve a slight property tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year
The council voted to raise the ad valorem millage rate to 0.9919 for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. That’s equal to a 94 cent tax increase on $50,000 in taxable property value. The tax will generate $34,679.79 for the town, an increase of $2,500.91 over the current fiscal year.
Century will begin their budget setting process on Wednesday with a 4 p.m. workshop meeting a town hall.
Pictured: The Century Town Council meets Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Search Underway For Exxon Armed Robbery Suspect
August 8, 2017
The armed robbery of a Davis Highway gas station is under investigation as deputies seek a suspect.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the Exxon gas station on North Davis at I-10 was robbed just before 6 p.m. Monday.
The suspect, described as a black man wearing a blue shirt, was carrying a handgun as he demanded cash from the clerk. He then ran away from the scene. There were no injuries reported.
Any with information on the holdup is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
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Wahoos At Tennessee Postponed By Smoky Mountain Rain
August 8, 2017
KODAK, Tenn., – The Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ scheduled game Monday evening at Smokies Stadium against the Tennessee Smokies has been postponed due to field conditions caused by rain.
The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game scheduled for 4:00 p.m. CT. Game two of the doubleheader will get underway approximately 30 minutes after first game’s conclusion.
Susan Colbert Davis
August 8, 2017
Mrs. Susan Colbert Davis, 54, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Davis was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Bay Minette, AL the past 15 years. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the Rabun New Testament Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Doris Colbert and two sisters, Mary Davis and Barbara Hadley.
She is survived by her husband, Junior Davis of Bay Minette, AL; three step-daughters, Angela Davis, Rhonda Davis and Gail Davis all of Bay Minette, AL; two nieces, Kelly Milstid of Bay Minette, AL and Cotrena (Lucas) Andrews of Poarch, AL; one nephew, Curly (April) Davis of Jay, FL; and a number of great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 7, 2017, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Bubba Rolin officiating.
Burial was at the Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Johnathon Davis, Justin Davis, Chris Branum, Ethan Branum, Shorty Bryars and Kenneth Jackson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Deadly Home Invasion In Atmore; Couple Shot In Bed
August 7, 2017
Atmore Police are investigating a deadly home invasion early Monday morning.
About 3:15 a.m. the Atmore Police Department responded to a shooting call at 170 Broad Street where they found damage to the front door and two people lying in bed with gunshot wounds. The homeowner, 56-year old Robert Kennedy was airlifted to the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile where he later died from his injuries. The female victim, 45-year old Joi McClammy of Flomaton, was transported to Atmore Community Hospital. Her condition was not released.
Investigators were told that a single gunmen entered the home and demanded money from the victims, according to Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Atmore Police Department at (251) 368-9141.
This was the second murder recorded in Atmore in the past week. On August 3, 31-year old Shawn O’Neil Quarles of Camden, AL, was found lying on Ann Street suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He passed away a short time later. Atmore Police investigators were told by witnesses that Quarles was riding a bicycle to a store to purchase cigarettes when the offense occurred.
Four Juveniles Charged With Multiple Cantonment Vehicle Burglaries After Collision
August 7, 2017
Four juveniles were arrested at a Cantonment gas station Saturday after running up on a concrete curb and nearly hitting a gas pump.
The four, ages 13-15, were in a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck confirmed by Pensacola Police to have been stolen in their jurisdiction. Prior to the crash, they were allegedly involved in the burglary of 14 other vehicles on Plata Canada Drive and Bosque Court off Tate Road, less than a mile from Tate High School.
All four were charged with multiple counts of burglary of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief and petit theft.
More arrests or charges are expected in the case, according to Amber Southard, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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Thunderstorm Pattern Persists
August 7, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89.