Century Man Smuggled Fentanyl Into County Jail, ECSO Says
January 19, 2022
A Century man is facing multiple charges after allegedly parking in the middle of a Century street and for the fentanyl found in his pockets at the county jail.
Deputies found 42-year old Cartise Poindexter asleep in a running 2003 Ford Explorer parked in the middle of Hecker Road near Alger Road, about 50 feet away from a railroad crossing, according to an arrest report.
Deputies reported they were able to wake him by knocking on the window of the vehicle, and he told them that he had left his driver’s license at home. A record check confirm that his driver’s license was suspended by court order and had been suspended multiple times.
While Poindexter was being booked into the Escambia County Jail, a corrections officer located a dollar bill containing a white residue and a clear baggie containing a white powdery substance that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The bag was found in the pocket of the jeans he was wearing, but he told deputies the jeans were his brother’s.
Poindexter was charged with introduction of contraband into a county detention facility, possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended. He was also issued traffic citations for knowingly operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, not wearing a seat belt, and for parking illegally on Hecker Road.
He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $6,000 bond.
Wintry Mix Possible In North Escambia By Friday Morning
January 19, 2022
The National Weather Service says a wintry mix is possible in the North Escambia area early Friday morning. Freezing rain or ice pellets could mix in with rain leading to light accumulations (yellow area in the map above). Roads and bridges could become icy, leading to travel problems.
The NWS says this could a rapidly changing forecast. We will keep you updated with the latest here on NorthEscambia.com.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: Showers, mainly before noon. Temperature rising to near 59 by 9am, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Escambia Seeks Input On School Calendars For The Next Four Years
January 19, 2022
The Escambia County School District is seeking input on the school calendars for the next four school years.
Students, parents, teachers, employees, community members, and other stakeholders are being asked to take a survey on the calendars.
“I encourage you to participate in this process by reviewing the draft proposals and taking a brief survey regarding each proposal,” said Superintendent Tim Smith. “Survey results will be analyzed and shared with the District Calendar Committee, comprised of representatives from all stakeholder groups.”
The calendar committee will meet on February 1 in Room 104 of the Spencer Bibbs Center.
The committee’s final recommendation for the proposed amendments to the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 calendars and the new 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 calendars will go before the school board for a vote at their next regular meeting on February 15.
The survey links and each draft proposal can be found by clicking here.. The survey links close on January 28.
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Here’s How To Order Your Four Free At-home COVID Tests
January 19, 2022
Every household in the United States can order four free COVID-19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
To order the tests, visit www.covidtests.gov, or just skip ahead to the actual order form at the U.S. Postal Service website.
The tests are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR, and provide results in about 30 minutes.
According to the CDC, you should take an at-home test:
- If you begin having COVID-19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or
- At least five days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, or
- When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.
A phone number will be announced soon to order the tests for those without internet access.
EREC Crews Complete Winter Storm Power Restoration Duties In The Carolinas
January 19, 2022
Crews from Escambia River Electric Cooperative have completed winter storm power restoration duties in the Carolinas.
With up to about five inches of snow of the ground Sunday, they worked to restore power to Broad River Electric Cooperative members. On Monday and into Tuesday, they worked to assist members of Newberry Electric Cooperative in Newberry, South Carolina.
Pictured: EREC crews worked to repair winter storm damage in South Carolina. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For Family Math Night At Beulah Middle School
January 19, 2022
Beulah Middle School will hold a Family Math Night on January 25 from 5:30 until 6:30 in the school cafeteria.
Dinner will be served; parents are asked to RSVP on the school website so plenty of pizza can be ordered.
There will be math games, prizes, refreshment, family fun and a chance to learn about accelerated math courses.
New Members Named To Escambia Extension Council
January 19, 2022
The Escambia County Commission has appointed three individuals to the Escambia County Extension Council.
Appointed for a two year-term were:
- Linda Crews of Century
- Mollie Taylor of Pensacola
- James Hall of Pensacola
And two members rotated off the county. They are:
- Anne Peterson of Century
- Carol Tanksley of Pensacola
The individuals appointed were nominated by a committee and selected by the Escambia County Extension Council and reside in the zones for which they are nominated and are known to have an interest and concern for programs of Escambia County Extension. The persons appointed have an interest in and concern for the agricultural, family and consumer sciences (home economics), and youth programs of extension; in developing the rural and urban sections; and in developing the county and its resources.
Members may serve no more than two consecutive terms and rotate off the council for at least two years before becoming eligible to serve again.
FHP Working To Positively Identify Victim Of Fiery Crash Near Century
January 18, 2022
The Florida Highway Patrol is turning to DNA and medical records to make a positive identification following a fiery single vehicle crash west of Century that claimed a life early Tuesday morning.
The crash happened about 5:50 a.m. on West Highway 4 just west of Tedder Road, less than a quarter mile from the Escambia Fire Rescue station in Byrneville.
The silver car was westbound on Highway 4 when it left the roadway and crashed head-on into a large tree about 5:50 a.m. After colliding with the tree, the vehicle became engulfed in fire killing the driver, according to FHP.
FHP has identified a possible family member and contacted that person, but they must await confirmation using DNA and dental records, according to Lt. Jason King. That process may take several days.
The Century and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
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Bond Revoked For Child Abuse, Battery Suspect After Another Arrest
January 18, 2022
Bond has been revoked for a Century man charged with child abuse and the battery of his wife.
Joshua Shane Thompson, 30, was charged with battery in a domestic violence situation and child abuse. He was released from jail on November 12 after posting a $7,000 bond.
Thompson allegedly grabbed his wife around the throat and attempted to choke her during an argument, according to an arrest report. He then pulled her to the ground by the her hair while she was holding a young child and threatened to shoot her, the report continues. The victim stated she never saw a gun.
He was arrested on a new battery charge in late November. One of his wife’s relatives told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that he shoved and punched her during the original incident. He was released on an additional $2,000 bond.
The State Attorney’s Office filed a motion to revoke Thompson’s bond, which was granted by Judge Charles P. Young last Friday.
Cool Tonight, Near 70 For Wednesday
January 18, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers, mainly before noon. High near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.