Driver And Passenger Now Charged After Police Chase Reaching 110 MPH, Chemstrand Crash
May 11, 2023
A high speed police chase reaching 110 mph ended with a crash into a power pole in Cantonment Monday, and now both the driver and passenger are facing multiple charges.
The driver, Winston Joseph Nobles, age 37 of Cantonment, was charged with fleeing and eluding with disregard to safety and causing injury, grand theft of a firearm, possession of burglary tools with intent to use, grand theft of a motor vehicle, armed burglary, criminal mischief property damage and petit theft. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond due to a bond revocation in another case.
The passenger, Christopher Wayne Holt, age 42 of Cantonment, was charged with grand theft of a firearm, possession of burglary tools with intent to use, grand theft of a motor vehicle, armed burglary, criminal mischief property damage and petit theft. He was released from jail Wednesday on a $100,000 bond.
Shortly after a black 2006 Toyota Avalon was reported stolen Monday in Pensacola, an Escambia County deputy spotted the vehicle at 2:56 a.m. and attempted a traffic stop as the driver turned from Pensacola Boulevard onto Hannah Street. The pursuit continued onto East Ensley Street and then northbound on Chemstrand Road. After running a red traffic light at Nine Mile Road, the vehicle continued northbound on Chemstrand Road, reaching 110 mph with the vehicle pulling away from the deputy.
The deputy observed Nobles lose control and crash into a power pole and a large sign at a Cumberland Farms convenience store. Holt was trapped in the passenger seat following the wreck, and Nobles had fled, according to an arrest report. Nobles was located with obvious injuries on the front porch of a home just over a block away in the 3200 block of Moss Point Lane, according to an arrest report.
Pensacola Police also responded and took possession of the vehicle.
About 1,000 Florida Power & Light customers lost power as a result of downed power lines.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Scattered Afternoon Showers Stick Around Into The Weekend
May 11, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Holmes County Tops Northview 3-2 In 1A Regional Semi (With Gallery)
May 11, 2023
Top ranked Northview fell to Holmes County 3-2 in eight innings Wednesday night’s 1A regional semifinal in Bratt.
The game remained scoreless through six innings before both teams scored two each to make it 2-2 headed into extra innings.
Jamarkus Jefferson went seven innings for the Chiefs, giving up four hits and two runs while striking out eight. Cason Burkett closed with the extra inning on the hill, surrendering one hit and one run with two strikeouts.
Burkett, Luke Bridges and Kaden Odom had two hits each to lead Northview at bat. Jefferson and Trent Knighten both added a run.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
Northview ended their season at 17-7.
Holmes County advances to take on Jay Saturday; the Royals beat Paxton 9-6 Wednesday night.
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Tate Falls To Leon 6-5 In Regional Quarterfinal
May 11, 2023
The Tate Aggies lost the lead late as they fell 6-5 to Leon Wednesday night in Tallahassee in the opening game of regionals.
Leon broke a 3-3 tie when they scored on an error in the bottom of the fifth
James Davis and Caden Kelly both had homers for the Aggies — Davis in the third and a long ball for Kelly in the seventh.
Drew Reaves went one and two-thirds inning for the Aggies, giving up three hits and two runs while striking out one. Rilee Lowery was on the mound for four innings, giving up one run and one hit with four strikeouts. Gabriel Patterson pitched for a third of an inning, surrendering one hit and three runs and striking out one.
Clifton Quiggins and Kelly had two hits each for Tate to lead at bat.
The Aggies ended their season at 18-8.
Also Wednesday night , No. 1 Pace lost to Winter Springs 10-4.
NorthEscambia.com file photos by William Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Woman Charged With Fraud
May 11, 2023
A Cantonment woman is facing charges for allegedly using a debit card without permission.
Camie Denean Linton, 40, was charged with felony credit card fraud and misdemeanor petit theft.
The victim told deputies that Linton, described as her boyfriend’s cousin, took a total of $652.10. The charges included an inmate phone account, “Cash App Camie L” and Whataburger, The victim stated that she had denied Linton’s request to use her debit card to put money on the jail account.
She was released from jail on a $6,000 bond.
Want To Be A Firefighter? Take The Physical Abilities Test Next Month
May 11, 2023
Escambia County Fire Rescue will hold a physical abilities test Saturday, June 3 and Monday June 5.
The tests will take place at Pensacola Fire Department Station 4, at 1 North “Q” Street at 8 a.m. and is open to anyone interested in joining Escambia County Fire Rescue. Participants should arrive 30 minutes early to sign in.
Click here to apply for the certified firefighter or cadet positions.
In order to become an Escambia County Firefighter, participants must pass the test. Interviews for those who pass the test will take place the following day.
The certified test consists of:
- 1 3/4″ charged hose pull in 27 seconds
- Keiser sled in 60 seconds
- Tower evolution in six minutes
The cadet test consists of:
- 25 push-ups in two minutes
- 40 sit-ups in two minutes
- Run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes
- 1 3/4″ charged hose pull in 27 seconds
- Keiser sled in 60 seconds
- Tower evolution in six minutes
Certified Escambia County Firefighters receive a starting pay of $41,698 and numerous benefits including a $2,000 sign-on bonus, competitive pay and health benefits, a 48/96 schedule, 14 paid holidays, special teams’ incentive pay, and more.
Joe Lewis Pierce
May 11, 2023
Joe Lewis Pierce was born 1 September 1938 in Atmore, Alabama. He died at home in Atmore on 8 May 2023, after a prolonged illness. He was the ninth of eleven children born to Joseph Pierce and Carlee Rabb Pierce. Joe was married to Doratha Rodgers on 12 July 1963 in Finchburg, Alabama. Joe and Doratha have two children. The oldest is Rachel Meek, a Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force (Retired). Rachel is married to Jay Meek. The youngest is Isaac Pierce, a Lieutenant Colonel, US Army. Isaac is married to Christi Shelton and they have a daughter named Rachel.
Joe’s family of eleven children included: Madgalene (1925-2013); Zedia (1928-1981); Jim (1930-2017); Sallie Mae (1932-1933 Twin); Annie Mae (1932-1933 Twin); Chester (1933-2019); Solomon (Living); George (1937-2014); Marie (1940-2023); Gladys (Living).
The Pierce family gratefully thanks all the hospice workers, family, and friends who helped in countless ways throughout Joe’s illness. The funeral will be handled by Petty Funeral Home in Atmore. Funeral services will be at the funeral home chapel at 1200 on Friday, 19 May 2023. The viewing hour will be at 1100. Interment will follow at the Pierce, Montgomery, Rabb Cemetery on Atmosphere Road.
Fourth Straight Win As Wahoos Beat The Barons
May 11, 2023
Nasim Nuñez had an outstanding day at the plate and Patrick Monteverde turned in another stellar start as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Birmingham Barons 7-5 on Wednesdady for their fourth win in a row.
Nuñez was 3-for-4 with a triple and four RBI, while Monteverde (W, 4-0) earned his league-leading fourth win with 5.1 innings of two-hit, one-run ball.
The Blue Wahoos took a 3-0 lead against Barons starter Cristian Mena (L, 3-2) in the third as Nuñez smoked a two-run triple into the right field corner. He scored one batter later on a Joe Rizzo sacrifice fly.
In the sixth, J.D. Orr added to the lead with a bases-loaded walk before Nuñez chopped a two-run single through the hole to left to extend the Pensacola advantage to 6-0. Monteverde wobbled in the sixth, leaving with the bases loaded, but Josan Méndez allowed only one inherited runner to score as he worked out of the jam.
Méndez wasn’t so lucky in the seventh, as the Barons loaded the bases once more before Ben Norman launched an opposite-field grand slam into the Pensacola bullpen to draw the score to 6-5. Birmingham twice got the tying run in scoring position, but came up empty in their bid to complete the comeback.
Troy Johnston doubled home Nuñez for an insurance run in the ninth, and Jefry Yan (S, 3) earned the six-out save.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Barons on Thursday evening at Regions Field.
written by Erik Bremer
Shelly Ann Brazwell
May 11, 2023
Ms. Shelly Ann Brazwell, age 50, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Diamondhead, MS. She resided in Atmore, AL; in her younger years before moving to Mississippi.
Ms. Brazwell enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, coloring, and crocheting. She enjoyed going to the Smoky Mountains, and she loved animals.
Ms. Brazwell is preceded in death by her loved ones, Ernest (Myrlene) Godwin, and Garry Godwin.
She is survived by her mother, Deborah (David) Ronzone, of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Kelsi Brazwell, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Larry Wayne Free, of TX; Greg (Aubrey) Free, of TX; one uncle, Larry (Becky) Godwin, of Atmore, AL; special friend, Ray Billeaud, and other relatives.
Graveside service will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Godwin Cemetery with speaker, David Ronzone.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, May12, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home..
Pallbearers will be Elliot Classen, Sammy Lee, Greg Vaughn, and Greg Free.
Steven Ernest Joy
May 11, 2023
Mr. Steven Ernest Joy, age 67, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Atmore, AL. He was born, October 3, 1955, in Dover, New Hampshire but as a child moved to Atmore. He raised his family in Mobile, AL. before moving back to Atmore later in life. He was a member of Unity Non-Denominational Church of Mobile, AL. While his technical trade was in welding, his passion was being a musician playing bass guitar in Mobile and surrounding areas playing gigs.
Mr. Joy enjoyed spending time with his family- often referring to himself affectionately as “Mr. Mom.” He enjoyed playing and listening to all different kinds of music especially classic rock, and in particular “The Beatles.” He was also an avid chess player and taught his children the game and later adults in a chess club he founded at the Atmore nursing home.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Styron Bowden, and one brother, Brian Lyndon Joy.
He is survived by his father, Stanley Joy, of Silverhill, AL; four sons, Nathaniel Everette Joy, of Mobile, AL; Alexander Stephen Joy, of Mobile, AL; Benjamin Harrison (Jayleen) Joy, of Miramar, FL; Dillon Zachary Joy, of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Chelsea Lenore Joy, of Mobile, AL; four grandchildren, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12:00 PM until service time at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.