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Cantonment Man Sentenced To Prison For Two Cottage Hill Shots Fired Incidents
January 31, 2020
Thursday, a Cantonment man was sentenced to state prison for two shots fired incidents in Cantonment last year.
James Peter Tipton, 39, was found guilty of discharging a firearm from a vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief. He was sentenced to four years in state prison with credit for 34 days served. He must pay $1,000 in restitution to the victim along with court costs and fines. Once released, he will be on probation for three years.
On July 13, 2019, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1800 block of Williams Ditch Road about 4 a.m. The victim reported that as he exited his vehicle someone driving a dark colored SUV fired two shots at him. About 7 a.m. deputies responded to another shots fired disturbance a short distance away in the 1400 block of Highway 95A. Tipton’s uncle reported that Tipton drove into his yard and entered his garage. The uncle observed Tipton removing guns from his SUV and placing them into the bed of the uncle’s truck. The victim also stated that Tipton fired two shots from a rifle into the woods.
A photo obtained NorthEscambia.com shows a bullet hole in the driver’s door of the reported victim’s pickup.
Tipton was taken into custody without incident. There were no injuries reported.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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13 Responses to “Cantonment Man Sentenced To Prison For Two Cottage Hill Shots Fired Incidents”
This is my neighborhood. We have grandchildren and pets and I am very upset that we are now having issues with drugs and shootings in this
quiet neighborhood. Get him in jail and get him the help he needs. I don’t want to go to bed wondering who is shooting and where the bullets are going.
People may destroy your image, stain your personality, but they can’t take away your good deeds no matter how they describe you, you will still be admired by those who really know you better.
Time and probation? A most serious charge.
I am of the opinion of one or the other, but I do not exercise that decision.
I had hoped that he would have invested focus and effort in his father’s laundry.
I wish him well.
Some of you are saying you knew him and he’s a good man but drugs and alcohol can change people and you never know how someone is behind closed doors. Some of us know people from work that are a different person at home. Guns are not to be played with, period.
This mistake and bad choice yall keep calling could have resulted in murder. .that means death of another person…I’ve made mistakes before but nothing like this
James has been given an opportunity to turn his situation around; praying he will do just that. All of us has made a bad choice in our lives at times. He has manned up and is taking his punishment. Hopefully he will return to his family and friends with a new lease on life. Our prayers and love will continue.
Sounds like drugs or alcohol were involved. If not, then it’s this man’s mental health that needs attention.
If it’s drugs/alcohol, I have no sympathy since a person makes a CHOICE to take them. If it’s mental health, hope he gets the help he needs.
I’ve known James along time and just because he made a mistake doesn’t make him a bad person we all make mistakes through life so no one should ever judge another person……he still has family and kids that see the comments so let’s not be nasty about him he is still human and he’s still a great man and is still very loved
39? Daang, he needs to brush away the grey.
Oh yeah some know more of the story…….he got off easy! Discharging a firearm from a vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief = 4 years prisons.
Don’t let this get you down, James. Yeah, you messed up, but you have been working so hard to come out on the other side of this. Keep doing what you’re doing and we will see you when this is all done and over with. -M
Thats a exit shoot so that means the bullet went thru the drivers seating area prior to coming out that door…
I find this hard to believe. I used to work construction with James when we were both in our early 20’s. I know him to be a wonderful man that loves his family dearly. There has to be more to this story. But non the less, I’m praying for you man. Stay strong and keep your head up. We all make mistakes. Who the hell are any of us to judge. We weren’t there and don’t know the whole story.