Bond Set For Cottage Hill Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Local Magistrate
July 25, 2024
Bone has been set for a Cottage Hill man arrested Wednesday on a charge of threatening to kill a magistrate.
Bond was set at $150,000 for 42-year old Jason Lee Sherman. He was charged with felony intimidation, sending written or electronic threats. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning.
NorthEscambia.com was the only media there as law enforcement gathered nearby and traveled to the 1300 block of Williams Ditch Road to service the warrant at Sherman’s home near the corner of Williams Ditch Road and Hollow Point Drive just after 4 p.m.
For additional photos from Sherman’s arret, click here.
According to the warrant, Shernab threatened First Judicial Circuit General Magistrate Keith McIver, who works in the family law division.
The State Attorney’s Office alleged the following:
The warrant indicates the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was also assisting the U.S. Secret Service with a separate threat investigation. Sherman told the ECSO investigator that he was displeased with the Social Security Administration, and he had told an employee by phone that he was going to SSA office and cause a scene, teach knife fights in the parking lot or even kill a security guard so that someone would listen to him about his son.
NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Driver’s License Driving Exams Available Saturday, August 3 During Special Event
July 25, 2024
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford will offer special hours on Saturday, August 3 for driver’s license driving exams for new drivers.
The exams will be offered at the Marcus Pointe office located at 6451 North “W” Street.
Click here to request an appointment.
Pictured: Driving tests were offered during a special event Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the ECTC Marcus Pointe office. About 80 people were served.Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Charged With Killing Wife, Shooting Dog
July 25, 2024
Update: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office initially said the dog that was shot died at the vet after being shot, but said Friday that they were giving incorrect information. The dog is continuing to recover.
An Escambia County man is accused of murdering his wife, who was reported missing, and shooting a dog.
Timothy Joseph Kramer, 51, was arrested by the Milton Police Department. He is facing charges of homicide and animal cruelty in Escambia County, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s office.
About 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office issued a notice that 47-year-old Rosa Maria Kramer was missing and was last seen about 6 a.m. Tuesday. The sheriff’s office said that time that she was possibly in the company of Timothy Kramer.
Deputies said Rosa Kramer was found dead at a home in the 2600 block of Hillcrest Avenue, about a block from Longleaf Elementary School. They said a dog was also found with a gunshot wound; it was taken for veterinarian care.
Kramer remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning without bond.
Man Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck Near Atmore
July 25, 2024
A 58-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash with a dump truck Wednesday north of Atmore.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Troy Graham of Bay Minette was fatally injured when the 2004 Ford F-150 he was driving collided head-on with the 2018 International 7000 dump truck driven by 35-year-old Eric D. Nails of Hamilton, Alabama.
Troopers said Graham was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash happened about 10 a.m. on Highway 21 just south of the Fountain Correctional Facility.
Troopers are continuing their investigation.
Scattered Storms Remain Numerous Into The Weekend
July 25, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Blue Wahoos Blanked By Strong Pitching As Shuckers Even Series
July 25, 2024
written Bill Vilona
In Bradley Blalock’s three previous starts against the Blue Wahoos, the righthander didn’t make it past the third inning.
He crafted a far different impression Wednesday.
Blalock worked into the sixth inning, allowing just four hits, as the Biloxi Shuckers picked up a 3-0 win against the Blue Wahoos in the second game of this week-long series at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
A crowd of 4,203, the second-largest Wednesday crowd this season, stayed through the game to see the final mid-week, summer fireworks show.
The display was the game’s highlight for the home crowd.
The Blue Wahoos had baserunners in six of the nine innings, but were unable to string together hits or produce an extra-base hit among the five hits in the game.
Three Shuckers relievers held the Blue Wahoos to one hit and combined for five strikeouts as Biloxi (45-45, 15-8 in second half) evened their overall record and won for only the second time this year in Pensacola.
The Blue Wahoos (50-41, 12-11) were shutout for the ninth time this season.
Leadoff batter Jakob Marsee had the team’s best night at the plate. He reached base three times with a walk and two singles and had three stolen bases – a team high this season.
Blue Wahoos starter Tristan Stevens, making his first home start, absorbed the loss after working five innings, allowing seven hits with four strikeouts and no walks.
The Shuckers got all the runs they needed when Ernesto Martinez singled, Connor Scott doubled and Casey Martin hit a two-out, two-run single off Stevens in the second inning. Lamar Sparks then doubled home Martinez, who had doubled in the fourth inning for the other run.
Blalock, originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox, is the Milwaukee Brewers No. 17 overall prospect as rated by MLB pipeline. He pitched one inning in relief for the Brewers in June. He made his 16th start for Biloxi on Wednesday.
The teams will continue their series on Thursday, a Mullet Thursday, with the Blue Wahoos’ Jonathan Bermúdez on the mound.
WANT TO GO?
WHO: Biloxi Shuckers vs. Blue Wahoos
WHEN: Thursday, 6:05 p.m.
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium
Bennie Charles “Chuck” Presley, Jr.
July 25, 2024
Bennie Charles “Chuck” Presley, Jr., age 52, of Wawbeek, AL passed away on July 16, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1971 in Monroeville, AL to Bennie C. and Carolyn Till Presley, Sr. Chuck was a member of Grace Fellowship Church and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He was faithful and humble in carrying out God’s mission sharing the Gospel of Christ. Chuck valued studying his Bible and cherished time spent with his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing with his dog, Cali and working in his yard. He was a Technician with Frontier Communications. He is preceded in death by his father, Bennie Charles Presley, Sr.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Tammy Jefferies Presley; his children, Blake (Mary) Presley, Madison (Matthew) Cook and Ashtyn (Nate) Donald; his grandchildren, Griffin Cook and Eden Presley; his mother, Carolyn Presley; his sisters, Ronda Woodard, Regina (Huey) Swilley, Melissa Presley and Chasity (Robert) McGillivray, and his extended family, Karissa Knight and her children, Peyton Lee, Landon Lee, and Remi Knight.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore, AL with Bro. Floyd Harris, Pastor Gene King and his son-in-law, Bro. Matthew Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Doug Murphy, Chuck Thompson, Keith Classen, Dave Landis, Brandon Blanton, Mike Thomas, Daniel Harris and John Salter.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church.
Cottage Hill Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Local Magistrate
July 24, 2024
A Cottage Hill man was arrested Wednesday on a charge of threatening to kill a magistrate.
Jason Lee Sherman, 42 was charged with felony intimidation, sending written or electronic threats. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
NorthEscambia.com was the only media there as law enforcement gathered nearby and traveled to the 1300 block of Williams Ditch Road to service the warrant at Sherman’s home near the corner of Williams Ditch Road and Hollow Point Drive just after 4 p.m.
For additional photos from Sherman’s arret, click here.
According to the warrant, Shernab threatened First Judicial Circuit General Magistrate Keith McIver, who works in the family law division.
The State Attorney’s Office alleged the following:
The warrant indicates the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was also assisting the U.S. Secret Service with a separate threat investigation. Sherman told the ECSO investigator that he was displeased with the Social Security Administration, and he had told an employee by phone that he was going to SSA office and cause a scene, teach knife fights in the parking lot or even kill a security guard so that someone would listen to him about his son.
NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Five WaWa Stores In The Works For Escambia County. Here’s The List.
July 24, 2024
The hoagies are not here just yet, but WaWa fans will soon be ordering them from a local WaWa in Escambia County.
Five Wawa stores are currently in the works for Escambia County. Here is the status of each:
1. Nine Mile Road, Beulah
Plans were approved were October 2023 for a 6,119 square feet location at the corner of Beulah Road and Nine Mile Road (plans pictured left). Site work is currently underway on the 17.36 acre parcel across Nine Mile Road from Publix (pictured above).
2. Pine Forest Road near I-10
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in April (pictured below) to mark the start of construction of a WaWa store at Ransley Station at Pine Forest Road and Sharon Lane, just north of I-10, and is expected to be open by the end of 2024.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to break ground on our first store and celebrate with our newest soon-to-be neighbors,” Joe Collins, director of store operations for Wawa, said after the groundbreaking.” We are thrilled to be kicking off our expansion into Pensacola and can’t wait to open our doors.”
3. Highway 98
A third Wawa store was approved by the county in May for 9262 West Highway 98 at Blue Angel Parkway.
4. North Davis Highway
The Escambia County Development Review Committee approved plan in June for another planned WaWas at 8503 North Davis Highway, near Johnson Avenue and HCA West Florida Hospital.
5. Pensacola Boulevard
A fifth WaWa has been proposed for 6650 Pensacola Boulevard at W Street. This location is still in the review process before the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
About WaWa
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803. Wawa stores are currently located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C. with nearly 1,000 locations to date. The first Wawa Food Market opened in 1964 in Pennsylvania as an outlet for dairy products.
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, WaWa offers freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, and fuel. The stores offer a large fresh foodservice selection, including Wawa brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, hand-crafted specialty beverages, a dinner menu including burgers and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks. Forbes.com Ranks Wawa as #20 of America’s Largest Private Companies, #1 in Convenience Category for America’s Best Customer Service by Newsweek, one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women and New College Grads.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Baldwin County Road 112 Closure To Impact Drivers From Escambia County
July 24, 2024
Planned road closures in Baldwin County will impact drivers traveling from Escambia County, Florida, over the next two weeks.
Baldwin County Road 112 closed July 22 north of Barrineau Park Road and will be closed through July 29 at Loggerhead Road (an unmarked trail) with no detour for drivers coming from or traveling to Barrineau Park Road. County 112 will be closed south of Barrineau Park Road at Patience Lane from July 30 to August 6, with no detour for drivers coming from or traveling to Barrineau Park Road.
The roadway closures are for work on drainage improvements, according to the Baldwin County Highway Department.
Inclement weather may impact the closure dates.
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