Two Juveniles Charged With Shooting Man, 71, During Armed Robbery
May 7, 2022
Two juveniles have been charged with shooting a 71-yaer old man in the face with a pellet gun during an armed robbery in Escambia County.
Tykie Smith, 14, and Juan-Yeia Smith-Wyer, 16, are charged in connection with the incident at a convenience store on Johnson Avenue at Airway Drive.
Deputies said the victim was cashing a $100 winning lottery ticket when Smith-Wyer asked him for $20 of his winnings. The victim told the teen no and left the store. As the man walked through the parking lot, Smith approached the man and pointed a black Glock pellet gun directly at him.
Smith demanded cash and then shot at the victim from point-blank range six times, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspects’ getaway car was located by deputies behind a shed outside a house in the 600 block of Smiley Avenue.
Smith was located inside the shed, along with the white hoodie he was wearing during the robbery and an empty CO2 cartridge. Smith-Wyer and the black Glock pellet gun were found inside the home.
Smith was charged with attempted robbery, aggravated battery, and criminal mischief. Smith-Wyer was charged with accessory to robbery and concealing evidence.
Blue Wahoos Rally To Win In 11 Innings Over Mississippi
May 7, 2022
Eury Pérez completed 5.2 innings in his longest start as a professional, and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos exploded for four runs in the 11th inning to beat the Mississippi Braves 6-4 on Friday night.
Pérez went toe to toe with M-Braves starter Alan Rangel, who struck out a career-high 11 batters over 4.0 innings. Back-to-back doubles from Luis Aviles Jr. and Thomas Jones gave the Blue Wahoos a 1-0 lead in the third, though Mississippi tied things up on a Michael Harris II double in the fifth and took a 2-1 lead with a two-out RBI single from Hendrik Clementina in the sixth. Pérez struck out six batters and recorded an out in the sixth inning for the first time in his career.
Trailing 2-1, the Blue Wahoos put together a two-out rally of their own in the seventh inning as Troy Johnston tied the score 2-2 with an RBI single. Both teams left runners on base in the eighth before a quiet ninth, setting things up for Pensacola’s third extra inning game of the season.
In the top of the tenth, Odalvi Javier (L, 0-1) benefitted from a double play to work around Pensacola’s placed runner and keep the game tied. Colton Hock (W, 1-2) pitched admirably with no margin for error, stranding his placed runner at second to send the game to the 11th.
Paul McIntosh led off the top of the 11th with an RBI double to put Pensacola in front 3-2, and Cobie Fletcher-Vance kept things rolling with an RBI single of his own. Fletcher-Vance scored on a fielder’s choice and a throwing error, and Hayden Cantrelle capped a four-run frame with an RBI double to bring the score to 6-2.
Eli Villalobos allowed a two-run homer to Trey Harris in the bottom of the 11th, but wrapped things up to secure the Blue Wahoos’ first extra-inning win of the season.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Mississippi Braves on Saturday.
Paula Helton Daniel
May 7, 2022
Paula Helton Daniel, age 85, of Atmore, AL passed away on May 4, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was born on November 15, 1936 to George Everette and Mazie Lee Conway Helton.
She was the owner/operator of Coiffures by Paula for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Paul Helton and Jimmy Helton.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Raymond Daniel; her sons, Chad Paul Daniel of Houston, TX, Nathan Ray (Cyndi) Daniel of Bratt, FL and Scott A. (Susanne) Daniel of Mobile, AL; her daughter, Cyndi D. (Mike) Stacey of Atmore, AL; her grandchildren, Lauren Stacey, Blake Daniel, Dex Daniel and Dalton Ray Daniel and her great grandchildren, Tazden Fay and Taven Fay.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Robby Jaye officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Don Jackson, Stan Spears, Greg Odom, Dex Daniel, Dalton Daniel, Blake Daniel and Mike Ward.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 12 Noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Dollar General Store Planned For Highway 29 At Highway 196
May 6, 2022
Another Dollar General is planned for North Escambia at the corner of Highway 29 and Highway 196 near Molino.
Zoning for the 1.5 acre parcel already allowed retail development of up to 6,000 square feet. The Escambia County Board of Adjustment has now approved retail space up to 15,000 square feet on the property, with the one condition that the building must have a wood-look on the outside.
Developers want to build a 10,640 square foot Dollar General. Driveway access to the store will be off Highway 196, not Highway 29.
About a half dozen area residents spoke against the variance. Most cited traffic concerns about the intersection, including several fatal accidents that have occurred. They also expressed that the store is not needed due to the proximity of other Dollar Generals on Highway 29, including at Molino Road 2.5 miles to the north and Neal Road four miles to the south.
The project must go through several additional steps before construction could begin, including consideration by the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
Clear And Comfy Tonight; Sunny For The Weekend
May 6, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Three Facing Charges After Shots Fired At Atmore Mexican Restaurant On Cinco de Mayo
May 6, 2022
Shots were fired on Cinco de Mayo at a Mexican restaurant in Atmore, and three people are now facing charges.
A fight broke out at the Acapulco Mexican Restaurant on East Church Street Thursday night and spilled over into the parking lot where shots were fired.
“Two adult females noticed each other in the restaurant as they were eating with different groups and began staring at each other. They had been having an ongoing disagreement on social media. A fight started soon after and the friends of the combatants attempted to separate them but the fight spilled out in the parking lot,” Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMann said.
As a vehicle was leaving the parking lot, a juvenile female fired five rounds into the air from a handgun, according to police. Five shell casings were recovered from the parking lot.
The juvenile female will be charged with reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm inside the city limits.
Atmore Police said 20-year old Ashanti Tolbert of Atmore will be charged with disorderly conduct, and Breanna Williams of Bay Minette will be charged with assault third degree and disorderly conduct. APD said more arrests are possible.
There was no report of any injuries from the gunfire.
Pictured: An Atmore Police Department officer looks for evidence following a shots fired incident at an Atmore restaurant Thursday night. Photo by Andrew Garner/Atmore Advance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Charged With Negligent Manslaughter In Maritime Park Inner Tube Death
May 6, 2022
A 20-year old has been charged with negligent manslaughter in connection with the death of a teen last week at Maritime Park.
The inner tube accident killed 18-year old Christian Garner.
Joseph Brooks Squirewell was booked into the Escambia County Jail Thursday night and quickly released on a $25,000 bond.
A truck was being used to pull an inner tube placed in the retention pond at the park, according to Pensacola Police. The inner tube was pulled out of the pond with Garner onboard and landed in the parking lot.
According to the arrest report, Squirewell was driving recklessly before the incident and did not head multiple warnings from other people at the location.
Squirewell was driving “in a manner which he knew to be reckless and likely to cause serious bodily harm or death”, the report states.
He drove the truck “too far and too fast”, and “this caused Garner to be thrown from the inner tube and land in the parking lot,” police said.
“It was consistent and clear that many people warned (Squirewell), and he was aware of the dangers associated with this act and he ignored those warnings,” the report states. “(Squirewell) was told numerous times by multiple people that he needed to drive slowly and be cautious, due to the embankment and the parking lot.”
Security cameras at Maritime Park and the Pensacola City Hall captured the tragic incident from multiple angles.
“The truck appeared to rapidly accelerate and continue to do so beyond a point in which the inner tube was pulled from the water,” the report states.
“During the time between the tubing events, the camera footage showed (Squirewell) doing ‘donuts’ in the parking lot and nearly running over a person,” the report also sate, and video reportedly showed his truck sliding through the parking lot.
Northview Chiefs Win Back To Back District Championships With 2-1 Defeat of Jay (With Gallery)
May 6, 2022
The Northview Chiefs are back to back District 1-1A champions, taking the crown with a 2-1 win over Jay Thursday night in Bratt.
Kaden Odom earned the win for the Northview Chiefs, allowing one run on three hits in a complete game.
Kaden Strength went five innings for Jay, giving up two runs on five hits and striking out one. Justin Smarr tossed one inning in relief, allowing one hit and striking out two.
Josh Landis led the Chiefs at the plate, going 2-2. Luke Bridges, Rustin Pope, Ethan Collier and Aron Chavira each had one hit.
Justin Smarr was 2-3 to lead Jay at bat. Andrew Diamond had one hit for the Royals.
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NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pace Takes District 1-6A District Title 5-4 Over Tate (With Gallery)
May 6, 2022
The Pace Patriots won the District 1-6A championship Thursday night 5-4 over the Tate Aggies.
Rilee Lowery went three and a third innings for the Aggies, giving up three runs on two hits while striking out three.
Bray Touchstone had two-run homer for the Aggies in the seventh inning.
Ethan McAnally pitched two and a third innings with one hit, one run and one strikeout. Drew Reaves threw 11 pitches in one-third of an inning, allowing one run.
Jackson Penton was 2-3 to lead the Aggies at the plate. Touchstone, Kirk Mosley, Drew Reaves and Cade Kelly each added one hit.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Laura Glodfelter, click to enlarge.
Jay Takes District 1-1A Softball Crown With 5-4 Win Over Northview (With Gallery)
May 6, 2022
The Jay Lady Royals claimed the District 1-1A softball championship Thursday night 5-4 over the Northview Chiefs in Jay.
With the bases loaded for Northview and down a run, Payton Gilchrist knocked the ball to the fence. But Jay center fielder Audrey Watson made the grab at the fence for the game-ending out.
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Jamison Gilman opened for the Northview Chiefs, going four and a third innings, giving up four runs on four hits and striking out three. Emma Gilmore threw one and two-thirds innings in relief.
Cochran went five and a third innings for Jay, giving up four runs and five hits while recording seven strikeouts. Alayna Lowrey pitched one and two-thirds innings, striking out one with no hits and no runs.
Kayla Dixon had a homerun in the fifth inning for the Chiefs, and Gilmore had a homer in the sixth.
Gilmore led the Chiefs at bat, going 2-3. Gilman, Dixon and Kailyn Watson added one hit each.
Brooklyn Sorrells had a homer for the Lady Royals.
For Jay, Ella Nelson and Lowery were both 2-3 to lead at the plate. Sorrells contributed one hit with her homer.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Grayson James, click to enlarge.
