Clear, Calm Pattern Continues
May 14, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Three Facing Drug Charges, Including Cantonment Man
May 14, 2019
Three people, including a Cantonment man, are facing drug charges after deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to Amber Street for a warrant service after receiving a tip that 33-year old Donta Demetice Strong of Pensacola was behind a backyard shed.
Deputies reported finding multiple individuals behind the shed with narcotics and drug paraphernalia in plain view. Strong was placed under arrest for an outstanding elderly abuse warrant and cocaine possession for 1.25 grams of crack cocaine in his front pants pocket, according to an ECSO report. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Samuel Lee Purifoy, age 27 of Cantonment, was charged with cocaine possession and two counts possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. He allegedly had 2.25 grams of cocaine sitting at his feet along with ecstasy and oxycodone pills on his person. He also had outstanding warrants for withholding support and violation of probation on multiple previous drug charges.
Codarryl Demetrius Crosby, 26, was charged with possession of cocaine after deputies witnessed him throw a bag containing six grams of cocaine, according to an arrest report. He was released from jail on a $15,000 bond.
At least five other individuals were released on the scene without being charged with any crime.
Escambia Man Gets Nearly 12 Years On Child Porn Charges
May 14, 2019
An Escambia County man is headed to prison on child pornography charges.
Daniel Thaddeus Kirby, 60, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Stephen Pitre to 11.75 years in state prison to be followed by 12 years of sexual offender supervision. Kirby previously pleaded to 11 child pornography counts.
On November 7, 2018, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Kirby’s residence. Investigators examined digital devices and found several videos containing child sexual exploitation.
Bratt Elementary Names Students Of The Month
May 14, 2019
Bratt Elementary School has named their Students of the Month for April. They are
Pre-K
Kaylee Jace Marshall
Jimmy Sage
Kindergarten
Maverick Kelson
KayLeigh Morris
Jalashia Jordan
Destiny Andrews
1st Grade
Shirley Yang
Dalton Perdue
Makiah Spates
Gracie Norton
Zoey Davidson
2nd Grade
Harlow Donnell
Denis Lambeth
Briley Moore
Payton Coon
3rd Grade
Brooklyn Reynolds
Brayden Faircloth
Addy Southard
Michael Greenwell
Kendal Ard
4th Grade
Cate Greenwood
Michael Griffis
Margret Baker
5th Grade
Michael Butler
Maxwell Mason
DaShay Robinson
Leann Swearengin
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Teresa Langley Allen
May 14, 2019
Teresa Langley Allen, 66, of Molino Florida, went to be with the Lord, May 13, 2019.
Mrs. Allen was a native of Florida. She retired from the State of Florida Department of Children and Family to travel the country with her soul mate David Allen. They had many wonderful adventures and made a lifetime of memories. Many of those with their son, Jay and granddaughter, Alyssa. Teresa will be missed forever.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Wilma Langley; sister, Toni Woodall; and her son, John Russell Allen.
Survivors include her husband, David Kenneth Allen; son, John Jay (Jordan) Templet; granddaughter, Alyssa Marie Templet; brothers, Daniel (Tracie) Langley and Donald Langley; and many special nieces and nephews. Teresa told them all they were her favorites.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Faith Chapel North. Burial will follow in Little Pine Barren Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers: Colter Nowlen, Lucas Gilmore, Douglas Allen, Brandon Langley, Donnell Thomas, and Charles Allen. Honorary Pallbearers: Bryan Allen, Frankie Archer, Bobby Eubanks, Larry King, Arnold Kennedy and Eric Allen.
Kenneth Lee McDade
May 14, 2019
Kenneth Lee McDade, 68 of Nokomis, FL. passed away on Sunday May 12, 2019 at His residence. He was an Chemical Operator, born in Memphis, TN, on June 24, 1950 to the late Charles and Helen Johnson McDade.
He is preceded in death by His Parents, Brothers, Jerry McDade and Larry McDade Sisters, Henriette Baldwin and Cheryl Graham.
Survivors His wife, Wilma Phillips Waters of Nokomis, Fl. One Son, Christopher McDade of Loxley, AL A Step-Son, Joseph Hubbird of Nokomis, FL. Two Daughters, Wendy Rolin of Loxley, AL Amy Bartee of Tenn. Four Step- Daughters, Rejeania Moore of Covington, La. Candis Story of Foley, AL. Michelle Ganus of Millry, Al. and Melissa Rhinhart of Canoe, AL. One Sister, Gloria Simpson of MS. Numerous Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be May 14, 2018 Tuesday at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 5PM to 6PM.
Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle On Pine Forest Road
May 13, 2019
A 73-year old pedestrian was seriously injured when he was struck by a vehicle late Sunday night on Pine Forest Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 52-year old Joseph Quito Bande was driving northbound on Pine Forest near Tillman Lane at 11:05 when he failed to see a pedestrian walking south in the roadway. Bande’s 2010 Buick Enclave collided with 73-year old Kenneth Robert Beisheim.
Beisheim was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition. Bande and his passenger were not injured.
Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of the FHP investigation.
Missing Cantonment Man Found Safe
May 13, 2019
UPDATE…THIS MISSING MAN HAD BEEN FOUND SAFE.
Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Cantonment man.
John Charles Fetzer, 69, was last seen around 1:00 a.m. on May 12 at a home on the 700 block of Cedar Tree Lane.
Fetzer was wearing blue jeans with a blue polo, brown boat shoes and black framed glasses. He’s believed to be driving a black Dodge Ram truck with Florida tag number GVWW99. Fetzer maybe in need of medical attention.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, call 911.
$565K Project To Stabilize Gully Threatening Local Neighborhood
May 13, 2019
Escambia County is expected to award a contract this week to stabilize a gully that is threatening homes and property in local neighborhood.
The project for Motley Court Clear Creek Gully, which begins at the end of Motley Court north of East 10 Mile Road, will be awarded to low-bidder Chavers Construction for $565,228.78. A grant will fund 75% of the project, while Escambia County will provided a 25% match from Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds.
The drainage way is located within a 30-foot right of way starting at the north end of Motley Court and extending about 1,700 feet to Clear Creek. An open ditch has eroded into a meandering gully, ranging from 10 to 40 feet wide, 3-20 feet deep and extending to University of West Florida property.
At one location along the gully an almost vertical slope has been identified adjacent to a property owner’s privacy fence on Crooked Oak Drive. Should this gully be left unattended, Escambia County officials said damage to private properties, homes and and continued degradation of eroded sediment in Clear Creek is eminent.
Six bids on the project were received by the county, and Chavers Construction was deemed the lowest responsive bidder. Other bids ranged from $574,657 from Site and Utility, LLC, to $940,000 from Roads, Inc.
Last year, Escambia County awarded a $75,265 contract to HDR Engineering, Inc. for design services for the project.
Suspect Injured In Escambia County Officer Involved Shooting
May 13, 2019
An officer involved shooting Sunday in Escambia County is under investigation.
About 11 a.m., Escambia County Sheriff’s Office uniformed deputies arrived at the 1200-block of Albuquerque Circle to serve a felony warrant on a battery strangulation suspect.
After deputies arrived, the suspect tried exiting the building through a bathroom window. The suspect ignored several commands given by deputies to show his hands and appeared to reach towards something before shots were fired, according to a statement from the ECSO.
The suspect, who has not yet been named, was struck in the right shoulder and taken to a local hospital. No deputies were injured.
As is standard procedure, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.