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Man Charged With Stealing Boat And Gun, Fleeing From Deputies Twice
February 26, 2021
A man has been charged for allegedly stealing a boat and gun from Cottage Hill and fleeing from deputies on two different occasion.
Randall Lamar Boyett, 19, was charged with grand theft, grand theft of a firearm, two counts of fleeing and eluding, resisting an officer without violence, and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
On January 3, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to arrest Boyett on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in criminal mischief case. They found him sleeping in a vehicle parked in front of a residence on Parker Road. A deputy banged on the window several times until Boyett woke up, and he crawled into the driver’s seat. The deputy gave multiple orders for him to step out of the vehicle, which he acknowledged by saying “just a second,” according to arrest report.
The report states Boyett had a blanket across his lap and refused to show his hands after verbal commands. Since he refused to comply, the deputy used his flashlight to break the driver’s window. Boyett then cranked the vehicle and fled at a high rate of speed north on Parker Road. He was last seen headed westbound on McKenzie Road.
On January 20, Boyett allegedly stole a boat, 40 horsepower outboard motor, and boat trailer valued at $4,500 from Clymil Drive in Cantonment. A .22 caliber revolver that was in the boat was also reported stolen.
The victim told deputies that Boyett had contacted him numerous times through Facebook asking to buy the boat but he had rejected the offer. Deputies went to Boyett’s home a short distance away on Handy Road and could see the stolen boat in plain view. The boat was recovered and returned to the owner, but the firearm was still missing. Boyett was not at the residence.
On February 24, a deputy spotted a Cadillac Escalade believed to be occupied by Boyett traveling southbound on Nicholson Drive in Molino and activated his lights and siren. The Cadillac Escalade continued onto Betts Avenue and then north on Highway 95A. The deputy called off the traffic stop when he realized the vehicle was not going to stop.
Boyett was later taken into custody in the 6000 block of Hagen Road in Century. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday morning with bond set at $38,500.
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16 Responses to “Man Charged With Stealing Boat And Gun, Fleeing From Deputies Twice”
Ran to Mosquito Flats of all places to get apprehended.The devil is having his way with this world 10-4.
A few years in jail might change his bad ways
3 yrs ought to do it.
Randall you were such a good kid growing up. I honestly don’t know what happened. You used to care about everyone and if someone was upset you’d find a way to cheer them up. You know your grandma and grandpa are watching over you and wondering why your doing all this when you could be having a successful life. I really hope you figure out how to turn your life around before it’s too late. You have a good head on your shoulders so use it please. I know for sure you were raised better than this so make them proud and change the path your on.
You are on a bad path..I hope you don’t want our boat cause between our 9 teeth bearing yapping dogs hates it when someone comes in our yard..which is fenced and posted..even our cats hate company..fine you a legal job you like or you are on your way to being someone’s girlfriend in jail for a long time.dude..grow up.. now before its too late..
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JAMES, I agree.. If they flee its for a reason. These criminals being allowed to run will cause more issues later than the now. Given its safe to get after them, do so and quickly stop the chase
If only i could have gotten to the River, I was prepared for the Gators, but not ECSO.
They got me. Sorry Randall you didn’t get to the Water to use the Boat.
James, why put innocent people’s lives at risk for a petty criminal. I am sure they knew they would have another chance at him without the high risk of causing a possible tragedy. Thank you ECSO.
Draining the swamp in cottage Hill ,good and it’s about time.
@ James
It is my understanding there is a no pursuit order for certian offences in Escambia County Florida. There was a time when I would not agree with this but several years ago an innocent young man, 17 years old, died in his home because of a high speed chase. The women trying to elude LOE turned into a residential district where she lost control of her car hit a curb and went airborn crashing through the roof of a house, landing on the young man while he slept in his bed. So, I for one would support any police officer who feels the need to pull out of a pursuit.
Hope he gets help Good job escambia county sheriff office
Criminal mastermind here.
Now this is someone who needs arrested and removed from society.
If you’re in Escambia, Florida, the deputies just call off a traffic stop if the driver decides not to stop? The deputies should take a note out of Escambia, Alabama, and Atmore PD’s playbook: if the driver refuses to stop then they are likely criminals and should be pursued until arrested, up to and including crossing jurisdictional lines to ensure the criminals are brought to justice.
I’m praying for you Randell. You need to change your ways. They are not working for you.
This guy may have a few screws loose.
Good job Escambia County Police Department