Cantonment Man Charged With Vehicle Theft, Using Stolen Credit Cards, Business Burglary And Destroying Mailboxes
July 27, 2020
A Cantonment man is facing a list of charges for allegedly stealing a vehicle, using stolen credit cards, burglarizing a business, and purposefully running over several mailboxes.
Jake Hamilton Bray, 18 was recently charged with:
- felony fraudulent use of a credit card for allegedly using a stolen credit card and attempting to charge at total of $494.05 in two transactions at Walmart on Pensacola Boulevard.
- grand theft of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief and petit theft for allegedly stealing a 2004 Jeep Cherokee from DeSoto Road in Cantonment. The victim saw her Jeep a few days later and followed it to Britt Road where three unknown males exited and ran into the woods. One of the suspects told deputies they used the jeep to run over some 15-20 mailboxes in a neighborhood off Chemstrand Road. The victim claimed the vehicle suffered over $7,000 in damage and items including an Igloo color, bluetooth speaker and keys were not recovered.
- felony burglary, grand theft and criminal mischief over $1,000 for a burglary at The Chemstrand Quickstop at 10401 Chemstrand Road. On June 18, deputies responded to an alarm at the business and found that a brick had been thrown through a window and about $2,000 worth of cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes were taken. The stolen Jeep was reportedly driven to the store.
- burglary of a Ford Edge at the Thousand Oak Apartments on Chemstrand Road where a wallet was taken from the center console. The wallet contained items that included debit and credit cards. A total of $68.68 was charged to the cards including $17.50 at the Whataburger in Cantonment, according to the arrest report.
- three counts of criminal mischief for purposely running off the road and crashing into two mailboxes in the 3000 block of Chemstrand Road and additional mailboxes on Orby Street. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office took reports on the destruction or damage of four mailboxes on East Kingsfield Road, two on Goldenrod Road, two on Boulder Creek Drive, two on Orby Street, and two others located on Dye and Ray streets on June 24.
In June, Bray was arrested other charged including at least five counts of burglary, three counts of larceny, vehicle theft and criminal mischief with property damage.
The arrest reports indicate at least two other suspects were charged, but their names were redacted either because they are juveniles or have not yet been arrested.
Pineville Road Bridge Reopens With Increased Weight Limit
July 27, 2020
A bridge on South Pineville Road has reopened with a weight limit almost twice what it was before.
South Pineville Road at Jackson Springs Branch was closed in June for repairs on the wooden support bridge. As a result of the rehabilitation, the weight limit on the bridge was increased from 13 tons to 23 tons, according to Escambia County Public Works Director Joy Jones.
The bridge was first constructed in 1966.
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One Airlifted After Head-on Crash In Atmore
July 27, 2020
At least one person was critically injured in head-on crash Sunday afternoon in Atmore.
The collision between a Jeep and Dodge Ram 1500 happened just after 3 p.m. on Highway 31 near the Atmore Country Club. One driver was airlifted to the hospital after the crash.
At least three children age 6 or younger were reportedly not seriously injured. Further details were not released as authorities continued their investigation.
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Florida Drivers See A Slight Decline In Gas Prices
July 27, 2020
Florida drivers on average saw a slight decline in prices at the pump over the last week.
The state average now stands at $2.06, while Escambia County drivers were paying an average of $2.08 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
In Cantonment Sunday night, one station was as low as $1.96, while in Pensacola a low of $1.88 could be found at at least six stations including Nine Mile Road and Pensacola Boulevard.
To date, the average price for the month of July is $2.09 per gallon. Although that’s 12 cents per gallon more than the monthly average in June, it’s the lowest monthly average for July in 16 years.
“Pump prices are holding relatively steady after a somewhat uneventful week in the oil and gasoline market,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices throughout the rest of the summer will continue to be influenced by COVID-19’s impact on demand, and the hurricane season’s potential to impact supply. Over the weekend, Hurricane Hanna made landfall in Texas, but stayed south of the region’s critical oil and gasoline infrastructure. A direct hit to the state’s southeastern coast could adversely effect the supply chain, leading to higher prices at the pump. For now, drivers should expect pump prices to be relatively stable this week.”
Winn Dixie Joins Long List Of Retailers Requiring Face Masks
July 27, 2020
As of Monday, Winn Dixie has joined a growing list of national and regional retailers requiring face coverings in their stores.
Face masks are now required at:
- Walmart
- Sam’s Club
- Publix
- Lowe’s
- BJ’s Wholesale
- Walgreens
- CVS
- Kohl’s
- PetSmart
- Target
- Home Depot
- McDonald’s
- AT&T
- Best Buy
- Verizon
- Starbucks
- PetSmart
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Winn Dixie
Southeast Grocers, parent company of Winn Dixie, first said they would not require shoppers to wear face coverings but reversed course.
Face masks are also required at all businesses within the city limits of Pensacola and across the state of Alabama.
Pictured: Winn Dixie on Highway 29 in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Monday And Tuesday
July 27, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 84. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Gary ‘Coach’ Albert Loggins
July 27, 2020
Gary “Coach” Albert Loggins, 73, of Pace, FL passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on December 16, 1946 to Albert Clayton and Bertie Strickland Loggins.
Gary was a graduate of Dothan High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Troy State University where he was a member of the Troy State National Football Championship Team of 1968. Gary continued his education at University of West Florida receiving his Masters degree in Education Administration.
A career educator, Gary retired from Escambia County Florida School District in 2009. Coach Loggins career in education as Teacher, Coach, and Dean expanded 40 years. He served at Bessemer Academy in Bessemer, Alabama; Woodham High School in Pensacola, Florida; Ernest Ward High School in Walnut Hill, Florida; and Warrington Middle School in Pensacola, Florida. Testimonies from former players all have a familiar refrain, “Coach Loggins had a positive impact on so many lives. He worked us hard but cared for us just as hard.”
As an ultimate outdoorsman he loved hunting and fishing. Coach was an avid Alabama fan. He was also a member of the Krewe of Lafitte in Pensacola, FL.
Gary is preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Adkins Loggins, and his father, Albert Loggins.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Latham Loggins; son Adam Loggins (Stephanie); granddaughter, Haley Loggins; mother Bertie Strickland Loggins; sister, Debra Loggins Jennings (Joe); stepdaughter, Leigh Anne Russell-Jones (Alex); stepson Jay Russell (Anne); step grandchildren, Reese Jones, Weston Jones, Hunter Russell, and Sadie Russell.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 707 E Cervantes St. Suite B Pensacola, FL 32501, American Diabetes Association, 12385 Sorrento Road Pensacola, FL 32507, American Cancer Society, 5401 Corporate Woods Drive #100 Pensacola, FL 32504 or to Krewe of Aphrodite, P.O. box 12134 Pensacola, FL 32591.
Lee Verne Seale
July 27, 2020
Lee Verne Seal, 89, was called home by the Lord on July 23, 2020.
Lee Verne a native of Escambia County, AL, was born in McCullough, AL and resided in Atmore most of his life. He was owner and manager with his wife Amy of Builders Hardware and Supply Company, Atmore, Alabama for 34 years. He was president of Canoe Water System for many years. He was chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee for Escambia Baptist Association for a number of years. Lee Verne was of the Baptist Faith, many years at Moyeville Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Treasurer, S.S. Superintendent, Adult S.S. Teacher, and Minister of Music. He was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. Lee Verne was preceded in death by his wife, Amy; parents, Wiley and Marguerite Davis Seale; four sisters, Lucille Butt, Jessie Swindle, Mary McClain, and Lois Creamer, and one brother, Clifford.
Lee Verne is survived by 2 brothers, Murlon (Margaret) of Atmore, AL and Floyd (Betty) of Wawbeek, AL; two sisters, Nancy Nelson of Foley, AL and Dottie (Charles) West of Ozark, AL.
Funeral service is to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Knowles and Dr. Dale Patterson officiating.
Burial will follow at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is to be held Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 1:30 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth McClain, Tracy McClain, Bennie Wilson, Christopher Seale, Andrew Sharpless and Shawn Cruz.
Escambia County Records Four More Deaths, Surpasses 7,000 COVID-19 Cases
July 26, 2020
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Escambia County recorded four more COVID-19 deaths and surpassed 7,000 cases in the Sunday report from the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County deaths were two 67-year old males, an 85-year old male and a 95-year old female. One was a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased 164 to 7,018. An additional 142 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 2,507.
Of the 1,247 tests results returned on Saturday in Escambia County, 10.5% were positive, and 24.9% were positive from 435 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 12.1%.
There were 236 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Saturday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 80 deaths in Escambia County, 50 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 19 deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and two in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 423,855 cases including 418,844 Florida residents. There have been 24,064 hospitalizations* and 5,854 deaths. The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
Escambia County cases:
Total cases — 7,018 (+164 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 782
Pensacola — 5,468 (+115)
Cantonment — 511 (+22)
Molino— 79 (+3)
Century — 49
McDavid — 32 (+1)
Bellview — 10 (+1)
Gonzalez — 6 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 8
Perdido Key — 4
Current hospitalizations: 236 (+6)
Deaths — 80 (+4)
Male — 2,713
Female — 3,367
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 37
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 2,507 (+142 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 17
Milton — 1,167 (+148)
Gulf Breeze — 454 (+17)
Navarre — 363 (+12)
Pace — 218 (+3)
Jay — 80
Bagdad — 3
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 145*
Deaths — 19
Male — 1,265
Female — 1,199
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 38
Florida cases:
Total cases — 423,855
Florida residents — 418,844
Deaths — 5,854
Hospitalizations — 24,064*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
Century Man Facing Battery And Child Abuse Charges
July 26, 2020
A Century man stands accused battery and child abuse, after a dispute over text messages between one of the victims and another man.
Tarail Antawn Odom, 39, was charged with two counts of battery and one felony count of child abuse.
One of the victims told deputies she was looking through her cell phone in her bedroom when Odom entered the room and began looking through her phone. She said he found text messages between her and another male before the incident escalated.
He allegedly physically assaulted the three victims — two adults and one under the age of 18 — shoving and striking them, and throwing one of them across the floor.
Odom was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $3,000 bond.