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Highway 29 Hit And Run Driver Arrested
January 29, 2018
A hit and run driver was arrested Monday morning, thanks to a tip from a NorthEscambia.com reader.
Jimmy Ray Burkett, 27, was charged with felony driving while license suspended/revoked, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident and making an improper left turn. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $3,500 bond.
On Wednesday, January 24 Burkett was traveling south in a 2011 Toyota Scion on Highway 29 and entered a left turn lane at Hood Drive as 23-year old Hannah Fiellin was traveling northbound on Highway 29 in a 2009 Honda Accord. Burkett made a left turn directly in front of Fiellin, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Burkett then fled the scene.
Acting on a citizen’s tip, troopers were able to locate the vehicle and identify Burkett.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Comments
6 Responses to “Highway 29 Hit And Run Driver Arrested”
Folks that leave the scene should be held until trial who knows they may leave again.
Bail isn’t about punishment. Right to reasonable bail is a constitutional issue.
Bail is about showing up for trial and in some cases such as murder to protect society.
You want to lock folks up for crimes? I agree. Just be prepared to get out your wallet.
>Just a few minutes ago, there was a mugshot wearing an orange jail suit which he was grinning from ear to ear. Maybe that was from one of his previous arrests
The orange jail suit mugshot was from a previous arrest and sent to us by the FHP. This story was originally posted just a few minutes after his arrest, before his new mugshot was available. Now that his mugshot from this morning is available, the story photo has been updated.
Just a few minutes ago, there was a mugshot wearing an orange jail suit which he was grinning from ear to ear. Maybe that was from one of his previous arrests.
Citizen, you are exactly right.
It’s no wonder crime not going down Florida taps them on the shoulder with them very small bonds and tell them don’t do that no more.