Authorities Searching For Career Criminal From Molino; He May Be Armed

October 2, 2019

Authorities are searching for a career criminal from Molino on an outstanding warrant, and they say he could be armed and dangerous.

Steven Ray Stokes, 54,  is wanted for grand theft of a motor vehicle, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He has an active warrant for stealing a motorcycle from Cantonment in 2018.

Stokes  is currently on federal probation for unlawful transport of firearms and conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, according to federal court records. He was sentenced in 2003 to 174 months in federal prison followed by five years probation. His sentenced was later reduced.

He also served state prison time for multiple convictions. In 2002, he was convicted of running a chop shop on his property in Molino, along with racketeering. Over five dozen stolen vehicles were reportedly found on the property, along with over 50 pounds of marijuana. He would purchase wrecked vehicles at auction and swap the vehicle registration numbers onto stolen vehicles to be resold.

State records show he has also served prison time for convictions dating back to 1996 for trafficking in marijuana, selling cocaine, cocaine possession, fleeing from law enforcement and resisting an officer with violence.

Stokes’ last known address was in the 4400 block of North Highway 29, north of Highway 196.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620, Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or 911.

Comments

10 Responses to “Authorities Searching For Career Criminal From Molino; He May Be Armed”

  1. David Huie Green on October 5th, 2019 11:59 am

    REGARDING:
    “He May Be Armed”

    This is America. Anybody may be armed. He will probably meet a number of armed people along the way.

    Please avoid unnecessary antagonism. Be kind to each other.

    David for a polite society

  2. Stumpknocker on October 4th, 2019 5:46 pm

    @ Angela lol ok, lol , I’m sure you’ll be getting a visit soon.

  3. Angela Vickery Stokes on October 4th, 2019 1:16 pm

    He does have a wonderful family, aswell as children that love their father. People dont always know the circumstances nor the situation. So please lets not be quick to judge. Steven I’m still here for you an can only hope that this turns out good for you. Prayers to us all that have to worry about you.

  4. Tee bug on October 3rd, 2019 12:29 pm

    This is a shame this man comes from a good family and he was givin a good upbringing and I sure don’t know what happened but it doesn’t look if he will ever turn his life around he has been gave many chances but some will never learn and to his family it’s got to be terrible

  5. tg on October 3rd, 2019 11:14 am

    If he dosent button his shirt collar ill recognize him.

  6. Bill on October 3rd, 2019 9:56 am

    From Molino I live in Molino come on by the house and try to steal you something and you won’t go to jail or the hospital. The next place you will visit is your maker guaranteed!!!!

  7. Daydreamer on October 2nd, 2019 10:19 pm

    Howie why would you be on the lookout for him and why armed.. Do you have a lillywhite record as well or is he looking for you?

  8. Bill on October 2nd, 2019 6:35 pm

    Runn oft. Run forrest. Oh yeah how much you selling that bike for lol

  9. Boutwell on October 2nd, 2019 6:00 pm

    Ole Steve. Back at it again, we see.

  10. Howie on October 2nd, 2019 2:15 pm

    Why does the Court System continue to set him free? Reducing sentences for this
    man is not the greatest idea. He thinks he is so slick to stay on the run, but that will
    all change someday.

    I will be on the lookout for him and I will be armed too.