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Leslie Jackson “L.J.” Crutchfield

Leslie Jackson “L.J.” Crutchfield, Jr. 88, of Atmore. passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Bay Minette  He was born October 19, 1925, to the late Leslie Jackson Crutchfield, Sr. and Lula Bell Myrick Crutchfield. He was a WWII veteran and served in the Pacific on the U.S.S. New York. He had retired from civil service where he had worked at Brookley Field and NAS Pensacola. He attended The Church of the Living God in Atmore.

He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Jewel McNeil Crutchfield, second wife Frances Odom Crutchfield and one brother Melvin Crutchfield.

He is survived by his son Larry E. (Pennie) Crutchfield of Warner Robins, GA, and a  daughter Melanie Bell (Kim) Crocker of Riviera, TX, Five grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and his family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Green Acres Cemetery in Brewton.

Visitation will Monday March 10, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6-7:30 p.m.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Vivian Catherine Bryan

Vivian Catherine Bryan, 93 of Walnut Hill, passed away February 15, 2014, in Atmore. She was a homemaker, born in Saluda, South Carolina on October 29, 1920 to the late Louis and Bessie Moye Sample.

Mrs. Bryan was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School, Class of 1941 and a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church for 55 Years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar “Monk” Bryan, six sisters and two brothers.

Survivors are her son, Gary “BoBo” (Twyla) Bryan of Walnut Hill; three daughters, Mary Ann (Butch) Chism of Cordova, TN, Delores Parker of Pensacola, and Ginger (Jerry) Cochran of Atmore; one sister, Ruth (Ernie) Graham of Pensacola; seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Services will be Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. from the Walnut Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ted Bridges officiating.

Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Ricky Crosby, Bert Bryan, Jeremy Chism, Jeff Blackmon, Tyler Kendrick and Beau Bryan.

Family will receive friends, Monday, February 17, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

New Year’s Eve Armed Robbery In Flomaton

A New Year’s Eve armed robbery is under investigation.

About 5:15 p.m.,  an armed bandit walked into the Cash 2 Go store on Sidney Manning Boulevard (Highway 29) in Flomaton and demanded cash at gunpoint from a store employee, according to Flomaton Police Chief Brian Davis. The suspect, described as a possible black male about six feet tall, then fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries reported.

An unsuccessful manhunt followed with officers from the Flomaton Police Department, Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office and Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office and K-9 units from Fountain Prison in Atmore, the Escambia County (FL)  Road Prison and Century Correctional Institution.

The suspect was wearing a ski mask with mouth and eye holes, a white and blue plaid shirt and a dark colored jacket.

“We are looking for tips from anyone that may have seen someone matching the suspect’s description at the Cash 2 Go or any of the surrounding businesses like Dollar General or Hardee’s before the robbery,” Davis said.

Anyone with information should contact the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811 or their local law enforcement agency.

Video: Century Christmas Parade

Video of the 2013 Century Christmas Parade by Delaney for NorthEscambia.com.

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Florida’s Extra Revenue Could Top $1 Billion

It appears Gov. Rick Scott will have more than $1 billion in extra money to work with when he begins crafting his budget recommendations for the legislative session that begins in the spring.

State economic forecasters added $324.3 million to expected tax revenues during the current budget year, which ends June 30, and the fiscal year that begins the next day. Because lawmakers have already passed a budget covering this year, all of the new money should be available for the spending plan that starts in July.

Lawmakers were already expected to have a windfall of $845.7 million next year, even after anticipated spending in areas like education and $1 billion in reserves was taken into account. The new estimates would push that close to $1.2 billion, though a firm number likely won’t be available until meetings next week to determine whether public schools and health-care programs will need more money.

The added income will presumably make it easier for Scott to sell his plan to slice taxes and fees by $500 million. It will also give lawmakers, who will work off of projections issued in a few months, the room to fund their own ideas and initiatives ahead of the November elections.

Still, legislative leaders moved quickly Friday afternoon to play down the possibility of a spending spree.

“While I am pleased that it appears we will once again see a budget surplus in the upcoming fiscal year, the Florida House will still work to develop a fiscally responsible budget that maximizes every dollar, prioritizes funding in the best interest of all Floridians and also provides for meaningful tax relief for our hardworking families,” said House Appropriations Chairman Seth McKeel, R-Lakeland.

Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, also pushed a careful approach.

“Our budget planning will be cautious, our reserves will be adequate, and our spending will be conservative,” Gaetz said.

Forecasters said they were being cautious about boosting expectations too much, given the continued battles in Washington over the federal budget and debates over whether to increase the cap on the nation’s borrowing. The economic turnaround, though, appears to be taking hold.

“We’re well into the recovery, and it’s unfolding like we expected it to,” said Amy Baker, the Legislature’s chief economist.

The federal government, though, also appears to be boosting the state’s fortunes. Economists added $76.4 million in new income next year from the state’s insurance premium tax because of an expected increase in the number of Floridians purchasing insurance due to the Affordable Care Act.

by The News Service of Florida

31 Fire Safety Tips: Keep The Wreath Green

As part of the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign, Escambia Fire Rescue and the City of Pensacola public safety officials have joined forces to promote fire safety during December with a month’s worth of holiday safety tips:

• Dec. 1 - Prior to buying a live tree, test its freshness by pulling along a small branch. If the needles fall away in your hand, the tree is already too dry.
• Dec. 2 - Prior to buying an artificial tree, make sure the tree bears a UL label of approval and be certain the tree is made of fire retardant materials.
• Dec. 3 - To keep a live tree fresh cut 1-2 inches from the bottom to expose fresh wood and place it in water. Make sure your tree stand can hold water. Check the water level every day, and add water as needed. Do not place trees near sources of heat like radiators, space heaters or heating ducts.
• Dec. 4 - Use candles with care. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Burn candles inside a 1-foot circle of safety, free of anything that can ignite. Use sturdy candle holders that will not tip over. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Dec. 5 - Make sure all holiday lights are UL labeled and inspect them prior to use. If possible, use LED lights since they burn cooler. Check each set of lights for broken or crushed sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Discard all damaged lights.
• Dec. 6 - When hanging holiday lights, either on your tree or outside, make sure you follow the manufactures guidelines on how many strands can be connected together. Usually it is not more than 3. Make sure you do not overload electrical outlets or circuits. Do not run power cords underneath rugs or carpets.
• Dec. 7 - When decorating, remember not to block stairways, doors, or windows. Remember to always unplug lights and extinguish candles before leaving the house or going to bed.
• Dec. 8 - Have a plan in case you have a fire:
  • Step 1 – Design a plan for your home and your family. Make sure every one understands exactly what to do and where to go in an emergency. Also, make sure you have enough smoke alarms.
• Dec. 9 - Have a plan in case you have a fire:
  • Step 2 – Know two ways out of every room and practice them to make sure you can do it.
• Dec. 10 - Have a plan in case you have a fire:
  • Step 3 – Make sure you crawl low under smoke and feel closed doors for heat. If you come to a door that is warm, find another way out.
• Dec. 11 - Have a plan in case you have a fire:
  • Step 4 – If you become trapped, close doors and stuff the door cracks to keep smoke out. Try to call 911 and let them know exactly where you are and signal for help from a window.
• Dec. 12 - Have a plan in case you have a fire:
  • Step 5 – Pay special attention to young children, elderly people and the disabled. Be sure to include them in your plan.
• Dec. 13 - Have a plan in case you have a fire:
  • Step 6 – Get out as fast as you can and stay out. Never go back inside. Once you’re safely outside have someone go to a neighbor’s house and call 911.
• Dec. 14 - Remember, matches and lighters are tools for adults. Store them in a safe place above the reach of children. Also teach youngsters to never touch them, instead tell a grownup.
• Dec. 15 - Have a fire extinguisher readily available in your home and make sure it is fully charged. Know how to use your fire extinguisher.
  • Remember the PASS system:
    • Pull the pin,
    • Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire,
    • Squeeze the trigger lever, and
    • Sweep the stream side-to-side at the base of the fire.
• Dec. 16 - Have your chimney and fireplace inspected by a professional to make sure it’s clean and free of obstructions. Never burn paper or trash in the fireplace.
• Dec. 17 - Be sure your fireplace is covered with a metal screen or glass doors to prevent the spread of sparks and fire.
• Dec. 18 - Make sure to have a working smoke alarm outside of every bedroom and on every level of your house. Make sure to test monthly and change batteries every time you change your clocks.
• Dec. 19 - With children out of school, people doing yard work, dry vegetation, high-winds and low-humidity, remember that wildfires can happen quickly.
• Dec. 20 - If you are enjoying the great outdoors during the holidays, don’t leave campfires or warming fires unattended – make sure they are completely out!
• Dec. 21 - Never leave cooking food unattended. Handles on stovetop pots should be turned away from the front, so they won’t be accidentally tipped or knocked over.
• Dec. 22 - Before you cook that holiday dinner be sure that the oven and stovetop are clean, free of grease, and are in good working order.
• Dec. 23 - Keep cooking areas clean and free of grease and other combustibles (e.g. potholders, towels, rags, drapes, and food packaging), which can catch fire easily.
• Dec. 24 - Do not burn wrapping paper in the fireplace because of the high flammability, dangerous sparks and possibility of flash fires.
• Dec. 25 - Remember to be safety conscious and have a happy holiday.
• Dec. 26 - When purchasing a space heater look for heaters that have safety features such as cut-off switches that turn the heater off if they accidentally tip over or overheat.
• Dec. 27 - Space heaters need space. Make sure they are at least 3 feet away from combustible materials such as draperies, furniture, bedding, clothing and decorations. Also teach youngsters to keep away from them.
• Dec. 28 - Use only UL labeled space heaters and follow the manufactured instructions. Never use stoves, ovens or other cooking appliances to warm your home.
• Dec. 29 - Turn space heaters off when you leave the room. Also, remember to constantly supervise children and pets when space heaters are in use.
• Dec. 30 - Don’t cut up and burn your tree in the fireplace. Burning evergreens give off tar and creosol, which can ignite and cause a chimney fire. Dispose of your tree by following the instructions of your local trash disposal service.
• Dec. 31 - Don’t drink and drive, have a designated driver or call a friend.

Justices Weigh Cell Phone Tracking By Cops

Grappling with privacy rights amid fast-changing technology, the Florida Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments in a challenge to police using “real-time” cell-phone information to track a suspect in a drug case.

Justices pointed to courts across the country trying to sort out how far police can go in using technology that adds to old-school techniques such as wiretaps.

“Everyone’s struggling — including us,” Justice Barbara Pariente said during an exchange with one of the attorneys in Monday’s case. “Everyone’s struggling.”

The case stems from the 2007 arrest in Broward County of Shawn Tracey, who was later found guilty on cocaine-possession and other charges, including fleeing and eluding police. In lower courts, Tracey’s attorneys argued unsuccessfully that evidence should be suppressed because of law officers using cell-phone technology to track his movements across the state.

Broward County detectives received a warrant to obtain information about Tracey’s cell-phone usage, including “historical cell site” information that would help show the locations of his calls. But a key question in the case is whether that allowed police to conduct what is described as “real time” tracking of Tracey in a red GMC Envoy — eventually leading to a search that discovered a kilogram brick of cocaine underneath a spare tire, according to a brief filed in the case.

Tracey, 30, is imprisoned at the Wakulla Correctional Institution Annex, south of Tallahassee.

Tatjana Ostapoff, an assistant public defender who represented Tracey, said he had a reasonable expectation of privacy and that the warrant didn’t contemplate tracking his movements as they occurred. She contended that the tracking violates the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which bars unreasonable searches and seizures.

“There is no court order that justifies what was done in this case,” Ostapoff said.

But Melynda Melear, an assistant attorney general, said Tracey had voluntarily conveyed information to the cell-phone company, MetroPCS, and that he did not have an expectation of privacy. Also, she said the information met the definition of “historical” because the cell-phone company received the information first before relaying it.

Justices, who typically take months to rule in such cases, asked numerous questions of both attorneys.

At one point, Melear suggested that the Legislature or Congress probably should address the issue involved in the case. That drew a response from Justice Jorge Labarga, who pointed to a new state law that limits when police can use unmanned drones for surveillance, a law that backers said was intended to protect privacy.

“That seems to be where the Legislature is going,” Labarga said.

“But the Legislature hasn’t addressed this particular issue,” Melear responded.

by Jim Sanders, The News Service of Florida

Bondi: From Instant Message To Instant Nightmare

Submitted by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi

According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, there are 27 million people enslaved worldwide. Victims of human trafficking are subjected through force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. In 2011, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center ranked Florida third in the number of calls received by the center’s human trafficking hotline. It is also reported that the average age of children recruited into sex trafficking is between 12 and 14 years old. These heartbreaking statistics are evidence that something needs to be done.

I unveiled a statewide initiative intended to raise awareness about human trafficking and to help parents protect their children from online sex traffickers. The initiative, “From Instant Message to Instant Nightmare,” debuts on billboards, bus shelters, and mall displays throughout Florida.

Parents and adults, please talk to children about the importance of online safety. Visit MyFloridaLegal.com to download a parental tip sheet about online safety and a pledge for children to sign and print. The pledge can be taped to your home computers to serve as a reminder of safe Internet use.

Parents follow these tips to help protect your children from human traffickers online:

• Talk to your children about sex trafficking and sexual abuse. Describe human trafficking as modern-day slavery, where people are captured and treated inhumanely. Awareness is the first step in preventing it;
• Restrict use of the computer to the living room or other area of the house where other family members are present;
• Know your child’s screen names and passwords, even if you have your child write them down and put them in a sealed envelope. If anything happens, you will be able to access your child’s accounts to trace who he or she has been communicating with;
• Use the parental control settings on your computer to check the Internet history. Look for warning signs in your children, such as: mood swings and anxiety; new friends who are significantly older; and new gifts, pre-paid credit cards, clothes or cell phones that you did not purchase; and
• Let your children know that they can talk to you, or a trusted adult, about anything that makes them uncomfortable.

By raising awareness about human trafficking and asking you, as parents, to play an active role in preventing sex traffickers from recruiting your children online, we can help stop this horrific crime.

Joe Creighton

Joe Creighton passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Joe was the son of Joseph Richard and Gladys Creighton. Mr. Creighton was retired from the United States Army. He will be remembered as a man with a very big heart and most importantly a wonderful “fisher of men”.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger Creighton, Harry Creighton, Steve Creighton and Bill Creighton.

Joe is survived by his wife, Irmgard Ramona Creighton; children, Georgia Freeborg (Warren), Joseph R. Creighton IV (Leigh Anne), Brigitte Harrison (Myers) and Paul Michael Creighton; grandchildren, Ashley, Maria, Alex, Scott and Nicole; great-granddaughter, Hartley Rose; sister-inlaw, Margaret Creighton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services will be Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Perdido Beach Baptist Church, 9110 County Road 97, Perdido Beach, AL, with Pastor Fred McGee officiating. Afterwards, dinner will be served at Grace Open Bible, located at 1701 Hwy. 95A, Cantonment.

In lieu of flowers, donationsto the Whitmire Cemetery Association, Attn: Sherri Paul, 3010 Ashbury Lane, Cantonment, FL 32533 or a charity of choice would be appreciated.

Edward “Eddie” Leon Glenn

Mr. Edward “Eddie” Leon Glenn Sr. 48, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013.

Mr. Glenn had lived most of his life in Century. He is preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Glenn; father, Joe Glenn; and grandparents, Nick and Susie Nelson and Adrian and Luvern Glenn.

Survivors include his fiance; Debra Holland of Atmore; one son, Chip Glenn of Atmore; two daughters, Heather Cagle of Walnut Hill and Cheyenne Glenn of Century; one brother, Nathan L. Glenn Jr., of Labelle, Fla.; one sister, Theresa Moye, of Flomaton; five grandchildren, Joseph Leon Glenn, Joln Calvin Glenn, Luke Phillip Cagle, Collin Gene Cagle, Tammy Ann Glenn and one on the way.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Baker and Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.

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