Cantonment Man Charged With Witness Tampering In Homicide Case
October 29, 2021
A Cantonment man is accused by prosecutors of witness tampering in a June homicide case.
Ceasar Augustus Harris, 21, was charged with first degree felony tampering with a witness. His bond on the charge was set at a half million dollars.
Ceasar Harris’ brother, 18-year old Axtavian Harris, and 21-year old Jaylen Wright were both charged with the June shooting death of 18-year-old Kuanterion Rivers at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments.
Ceasar Harris allegedly sent social media messages to a witness threatening to harm them and offering $10,000 to anyone who harms them, according to the State Attorney’s Office and a warrant affidavit.
Kitty Kitty Got In A Tangle Because Of Lightning. Escambia Deputies Rescued Her From A Van In Bratt.
October 29, 2021
Kitty Kitty is afraid of lightning — very, very afraid.
And rightfully so. Her pet parents, Steve and Theresa Hanks of Bratt, said Kitty Kitty was struck by lightning when she was just a kitten.
When an unexpected storm recently moved through Bratt, Kitty Kitty ran for the first safe place she could find. She climbed into the engine compartment of a van, getting all tangled up in some wiring underneath. She was stuck in a bad sort of way.
The Hanks knew they needed a little help from the “PAW Patrol”, so they made the call. Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies Ty Brewton and Eric Anderson responded to Bratt. The dynamic duo helped safely rescue the one-eared cat.
“(We) can’t say thank you enough to these two great guys and the whole team at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. They are truly the best, second to none,” the Hanks wrote in a thank-you note to the ECSO. “I also might need to pay for dry cleaning for (deputy Brewton); he got quite dirty getting Kitty Kitty free from my work van.”
“Don’t worry Mr. Hanks, no dry cleaning is needed! We are just happy Kitty Kitty is safe,” the Sheriff’s Office responded.
“I wanted (Sheriff) Chip Simmons to know how much we appreciated his team,” Steve Hanks told NorthEscambia.com.
Kitty Kitty, whose proper name is Callie, is doing just fine, back to doing all those great things the cats do. And probably staying away from that van.
Pictured above: Kitty Kitty. Pictured below: Deputies Anderson (left) and Brewton. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Charged With May Homicide
October 29, 2021
An Escambia County man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in May.
Kerrick Teamer, 21, was arrested Thursday and charged with homicide that took place on May 28, 2021, at the intersection of Green Street and Jackson Street. The victim was shot in the head and arm while sitting in his vehicle.
He was also charged in connection with shooting a second person in the leg.
Here Is The Friday Night Area High School Football Schedule
October 29, 2021
Here is Friday night’s North Escambia area football schedule:
FLORIDA
- Niceville at Tate
- Northview at Bay
- J.U. Blacksher at Jay
- Pine Forest at Washington
- Pensacola Catholic at West Florida
- Escambia at Gulf Breeze
- Crestview at Navarre
- Milton at Pace
ALABAMA
- Bessemer Academy at Escambia Academy
- Flomaton at Escambia County (Atmore)
- T.R. Miller at W.S. Neal
Pictured: Northview defeated Marianna 21-14 last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Cool And Breezy Friday Night
October 29, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Food Distribution Set For Sunday In Molino
October 29, 2021
A food distribution will be held Sunday in Molino.
The grocery giveaway will be held Sunday, October 31 from 2-4 p.m. in front of Molino Chapel at 6954 Nicholson Drive in Molino.
“Our mission is to provide nutritious food to our neighbors who may be experiencing food insecurity; they can come on foot or drive through and we’ll meet their need,” said Patti McIntosh, who heads Molino Ministry.
Submitted photo.
If You See Kids With Blue Candy Buckets, Here’s What It Likely Means
October 29, 2021
If a trick-or-treater at your door or event has a blue pumpkin or bucket, pay attention.
A child carrying a blue pumpkin bucket this weekend likely means that he or she may have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and could behave or respond differently than candy givers might expect, according to Autism Pensacola. A child carrying a blue bucket may or may not hold direct eye contact or could be low or nonverbal and unable to answer questions or say “trick or treat” and “thank you”. He or she may not even be wearing a costume because many with ASD are very sensitive to the feel of certain fabrics or restrictive face coverings.
“The best way to interact with children on the spectrum is to simply treat them as you would any other child, but use a low, calm voice, and if possible, physically get down to their level,” said Mary McClellan, executive director of Autism Pensacola. “The goal of the blue bucket campaign is to inform our community about behaviors associated with autism and help all children have the most fun, memorable experience possible.”
Autism Pensacola is participating in the national Autism Blue Pumpkin Program. Blue buckets will be handed out to children with autism at the Autism Pensacola Trunk or Treat event on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at the Autism Center of the Studer Children’s Hospital at 5045 Carpenter Creek Drive behind Olive Garden). Registration is required and guests may do so by clicking the top banner at www.autismpensacola.org.
Man Gets Life In Prison For Murdering A Former Molino Fire Chief
October 28, 2021
An Escambia County man was sentenced Thursday afternoon to life in prison for the murder of a former Molino fire chief.
Jared Cordel Clakley, 31, entered a plea of no contest to the charges against him last month. He was sentenced to life in prison on a charge of second degree murder with a firearm and 15 years consecutively for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the shooting death of Gary Diamond.
When Judge Coleman Robinson handed down the sentence, Clakley turned around an yelled at Diamond’s family members.
“I’m glad I killed that bitch,” Clakley screamed. “I’m glad I killed him.” Clakley was then forcibly removed from the courtroom by bailiffs.
He faced a minimum sentence of 25 years in station prison, but sentenced to the maximum by Robinson
Diamond was shot and killed outside his Molino Road home shortly after 3:30 a.m. on December 26, 2020.
Three witnesses told deputies that Clakley fired four or five shots at Diamond before fleeing in his vehicle. Deputies found the vehicle wrecked near Highway 95A and Molino Road, but Clakley had fled. A K-9 unit was deployed to track him down. He was later located at a family member’s home near Holsberry Place.
Pictured: The scene of the murder in the 400 block of Molino Road early in the morning on December 26, 2020. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Contract Awarded To Design Replacement Bridge On Gibson Road In Molino
October 28, 2021
The Escambia County Commission recently awarded a contract to design a replacement bridge for Gibson Road over Alligator Creek in Molino.
The $167,178 contract was awarded to Mott MacDonald of Florida.
The Gibson Road over Alligator Creek 78-foot wood-supported bridge was constructed in 1959 and is currently beyond its designed service life. It’s also listed as being structural deficient, and there is history of the creek overtopping the bridge. In August 2020, the eastbound lane of the bridge was closed after a failed Florida Department of Transportation inspection.
The roadway and bridge will be designed with an increased elevation to prevent overtopping. Mott MacDonald is allowed under their contract to utilize a design that includes a prefabricated steel or precast concrete structure.
The bid opportunity was sent to 444 emails, with just four responses.
Gibson Road runs between Highway 97 and Crabtree Church Road. There’s no word on when a construction contract will be awarded and construction will begin.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Windy And Cool Tonight
October 28, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.