Molino Felon Nabbed By U.S. Marshals Charged With Meth, Fentanyl, Cocaine Trafficking, Weapons Violations
March 21, 2024
A convicted Molino felon nabbed by U.S. Marshals has been accused of trafficking in methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, and weapons possession after fleeing from deputies.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said he had enough fentanyl in his possession to kill every resident in Escambia County plus 25,000 visitors.
David Denver Holland, 42, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing and eluding from a marked patrol vehicle with lights and siren activated, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at just over half million dollars. Jail records show he also has a detainer from the U.S. Marshals with an active warrant for federal violation of probation.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed Holland around a black BMW 540i parked behind the Red Roof Inn in the area of Wilde Lake Boulevard and Lavelle Way. He then walked to a nearby gas station before returning to the vehicle and driving away, an arrest report states.
Holland then began to travel eastbound on I-10 at speeds over100 mph, deputies said. The deputies attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens but terminated the pursuit. Holland exited at Highway 29. Deputies later seized the vehicle after it was located parked at a residence on Hope Drive. The observed a man later identified as Holland fleeing from the vehicle. A K-9 was used unusually at the time to locate Holland, and warrants were later issued for his arrest.
A search warrant was obtained for the vehicle, and deputies reported locating illicit items including:
- A safe was located in the trunk containing $14,000, 590 grams of methamphetamine, 170 grams of cocaine and 699.5 grams of fentanyl.
- a black digital scale with residue
- four cell phones
- Four .44 caliber rounds in a bag on top of the center console
- a black Smith & Wesson loaded with seven rounds in the magazine and one round in the chamber.
A U.S. Marshals Task Force later arrested Holland. In his shoulder bag, deputies and marshals reported finding:
- $5,120 in U.S. Currency
- 476.5 grams of methamphetamine
- 41 grams of heroin
- 159.5 grams of cocaine
- miscellaneous drug paraphernalia items
- a smart phone
- a lock picking set
Federal court records show Holland was sentenced in 2019 to 60 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. In 2017, Holland was sentenced to state prison for possession of heroin, possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
Editor’s note: The labels on the photograph were added by the ECSO prior to release.
Sunny Today; Rain Likely By Friday
March 21, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 73.
Bike Battery Blamed For Gonzalez House Fire
March 21, 2024
Authorities say a lithium-ion battery was to blame for a house fire in Gonzalez.
Escambia Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at the 8700 block of Chemstrand Road Monday afternoon.
Firefighters arrived to find light smoke from the front door of the single-story home. A resident reported they heard a loud pop and discovered a small fire in the office. The resident was able to stop fire progression with a fire extinguisher, and ECFR was able to remove smoke from inside the home. The occupants were not displaced or injured.
ECFR conducted the investigation and determined a lithium-ion battery for a battery-powered bike caused the fire.
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Cottage Hill Man Accused Of Local Burglary
March 21, 2024
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Cottage Hill man Wednesday in connection with a local burglary.
Joshua Glenn Mobley, 34, was charged with burglary, criminal mischief $200 to $1,000, and second degree petit theft.
The ECSO said Mobley is responsible for a March 17 burglary in the 1000 block of Grenelefe Drive near McKenzie and Handy roads in Cottage Hill.
Mobley remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning with bond set at $15,000.
Fire Destroys Shed, Spreads To Mobile Home Near Byrneville
March 21, 2024
Fire destroyed a shed near Byrneville Wednesday afternoon that also damaged another nearby home.
Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a multi-residential structure fire in the 3000 block of Whites Lane about 3:15 p.m. They arrived to find the shed fully involved and that the blaze had spread to a nearby double-wide mobile home with heavy fire.
There was no immediate report of any injuries. There cause of the fire was under investigation.
Whites located on the Florida/Alabama state line off Wawbeek Road north of Highway 168.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Southern Smoke Wins 8U Swing Into Spring Tournament
March 21, 2024
Coach Weaver and his Southern Smoke 8U softball team won the USFA Swing Into Spring Tournament at PARA recently. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Aggie Classic Day Three: Tate Beats Blanchard, Oklahoma 3-2
March 21, 2024
On the third night of the Aggie Classic, Tate defeated the Lions of Blanchard, Oklahoma 3-2 Wednesday.
Blanchard took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the second.
In the third inning, Tate’s Bray Touchstone hit a solo home run to tie it up at 1-1.
The Aggies won 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth with a walk-off error.
In the Aggie Classic championship game Thursday, Tate will face Pace. Both teams were undefeated in the tournament.
Sarah B. Moorer
March 21, 2024
Sarah B. Moorer, 96, of Cantonment, Florida passed away March 18, 2024. She was born June 7, 1927 in Uriah, Alabama to parents Jeff Bargnare and Lodie Hicks. Sarah was a graduate of Ranson Adult School. She retired from the Escambia County Nursing Home after 22 years. She found God’s presence in praying, singing, reading her Bible, gardening, sewing, and cooking. Her heart’s desire was with her family and church ministry.
Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patricia Ann Moorer; granddaughter, Deborah “Doobie” Moorer; siblings, Annie Lee Bynum, Lucille Longmire, Pearlie Bargnare, Johnnie Bargnare and Ben Longmire; sons-in-law, Benjamin Easley and Dan Parker, Jr.
She is survived by her children, David (Dorothy) Moorer, McEarnest (Isalene) Moorer, Joyce (David) Mallety, Barbara Easley, and Linda Parker.
Services for Sarah B. Moorer will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Greater First Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Bishop Donice Brown will be officiating. Sarah will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Curtis Moorer, Kevin Moorer, Brandon Cooper, Dorian Mallety, Damarius Young, and Joseph Young.
Honorary pallbearers will include her sons and nephews.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Tate Softball Strike Out Cancer Game Rescheduled Due To Weather
March 21, 2024
Tate Aggie softball’s annual Strike Out Cancer Game has been rescheduled due to forecasted weather.
The Lady Aggies will now host the West Florida Jaguars on April 5 at 5 p.m. for junior varsity and 6 p.m. on varsity. The game was originally scheduled for this Friday, but rain is likely.
Full concessions, fish dinners, egg rolls and more will be available for purchase. All gate fees, concessions and donations will benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Last year, the Lady Aggies presented a $27,755 donation to the American Cancer Society from the event.
Pictured top: The Tate Lady Aggies Softball team presented their annual Strike Out Cancer donation last year. Pictured below: The Strike Out Cancer game March 31, 2023 at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia School Board Recognizes State Champion Tate High Cheerleaders
March 21, 2024
The Escambia County School Board this week recognized the Tate High School cheerleaders for winning the FHSAA Small State Championship in February. It was their third state title. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
