Two Arrested After Minor Found Living Alone In Trailer For Two Months
December 2, 2017
An Escambia County man and woman have been charged with felony child neglect after it was discovered that a minor in their care had reportedly be left alone for months.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) began an investigation on Thursday, Nov. 30th after a complainant reported that Joshua Keith Sanders, 32 and Jennifer Renee Nichols, 34, had rented a trailer from her but neither adult actively resided in the trailer.
The complainant discovered that only a male minor lived in the trailer. He told the responding deputy that he had been alone in the residence for approximately two months.
He reported that he had only minimal contact with Sanders and Nichols and occasionally received money for food from them to buy one or two meals.
The deputy made contact with Sanders over the phone, who provided an address to his and Nichols’ location and stated that he was not in charge of or responsible for the minor.
The male minor stated in response that although he was not currently emancipated, he was attempting to find the paperwork to emancipate himself.
ECSO deputies then located Sanders and Nichols and detained them both.
The ECSO deputy later accompanied Department of Children and Families (DCF) investigators to the residence and during an investigation determined that there was no food in the residence and that the general condition of the trailer was unsafe.
The minor was removed and transported to DCF custody.
Sanders and Nichols were arrested and charged with felony second-degree child neglect with great bodily harm.
They each are being held on $5,000 bond and have a scheduled court date of December 21st.
At this time, the incident was determined not to meet the criteria for domestic violence due to there being no evidence of physical violence.
Christmas Parades And Events
December 2, 2017
Here’s a look at North Escambia area Christmas Parades and other holiday events next weekend.
Note that there will be no Christmas Parade this year in Century.
l take place on Friday, December 1, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Admission to the preview sale is $5. All proceeds go to St. Monica’s ECW to further their ministries. The church is located at 699 S. Hwy. 95-A in Cantonment.
NEXT WEEK
Poarch of Creek Indians Christmas Parade
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians 2017 Annual Christmas Parade “Traditions of Christmas” will be held Friday, December 8 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (251) 368-9136 ext. 2107.
Brewton Christmas Parade
The Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will be Friday, December 8 at 6 p.m. The parade will line-up in East Brewton on Shoffner Street. It will come down Forrest Avenue over the bridge to Mildred Street. The parade will turn right at the light as it crosses the tracks and then will turn left onto Belleville Avenue. The Brewton/East Brewton Baptist Churches will have a concert after the parade at the mural where the Choo Choo Market is located. Lots of floats, bands and of course Mrs. Claus and the big guy himself will be riding in the parade.
Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade
The 2017 Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade will be Saturday , December 9 at 5:30 p.m. The two-mile long parade will travel from City Hall down Main Street to Lindberg Avenue. For more information: (251) 368-3305.
Jay Christmas Parade and Celebration on Commerce Street
The Jay Christmas Parade will leave the city park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. Christmas booths will be open 8 a.m. until 2p.m. on Commerce Street. Visits and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus immediately after the parade. More info: (850) 675-4556
Pensacola Christmas Parade
The Pensacola Christmas Parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 9 with nearly 90 entries and eight bands from Escambia County and beyond, and the Blue Angels. Spring Street to Palafox north to Wright, back south on Palafox to Government.
Cantonment Fire Claims Life Of Family Dog
December 1, 2017
A Cantonment house fire early Thursday evening claimed the life of a family dog.
No one was at home when the blaze broke out in a home in the 400 block of Booth Avenue. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.
Firefighters worked unsuccessfully outside the home to revive the dog. There were no other injuries reported.
The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Two Injured In Highway 29 Construction Zone Crash
December 1, 2017
Two people were injured in a three vehicle wreck Thursday evening on Highway 29 in McDavid.
The crash just north of the McDavid Fire House occurred in a construction zone where a new gas pipeline is being installed next to the highway. The crash involved a pickup truck, a car and a trailer containing welding equipment. The exact sequence of events is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Officially Lights Town Christmas Tree (With Photo Gallery)
December 1, 2017
Rain could not dampen the Christmas spirit Thursday evening as the Town of Century held an official Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Nadine McCaw Park. The Byrneville Elementary School chorus led a small crowd in singing Christmas favorites under a covered pavilion. The lights are on nightly in the park, which is located on North Century Boulevard at Hecker Road in Century.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Clubs Go Caroling (With Gallery)
December 1, 2017
Members of three Northview High School clubs went Christmas caroling Thursday at Byrneville Elementary School, the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center and Bratt Elementary School.
The group included students from Northview’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, BETA Club and Student Government Association. Pictured: The Northview Christmas carolers spread a little Christmas cheer for the residents at Century Health and Rebab Thursday morning.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
New Chairman And Vice Chair For The Escambia County Commission
December 1, 2017
At Thursday evening’s meeting of the Escambia County Commission, new commission chairman and vice chairman assumed their roles.
As part of the annual board reorganization where commissioners’ board and committee appointments are updated, District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh was appointed to serve as chairman and District 3 Commissioner Lumon May was appointed to serve as vice chairman for the coming year.
Also Thursday, District 2 Commissioner Doug Underhill was recognized for his year of leadership as chairman.
Pictured top: Escambia County Commissioners Luman May (left) Jeff Bergosh. Pictured inset: Commissioner Doug Underhill. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Correctional Inmate Death Under Investigation
December 1, 2017
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating an inmate death at the Century Correctional Institution, but so far new details have been released.
“I can confirm there was a fatality at that facility and FDLE is the lead investigative agency. At this time this is all the information I can provide,” Michelle Glady, director of communications for the Florida Department of Corrections told NorthEscambia.com late Wednesday afternoon.
Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS were dispatched to the prison about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, but details on that call were not available.
Additional information will be posted as it is released.
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ECMS Atmore Remains Undefeated With Win Over Ernest Ward
December 1, 2017
The Escambia County Middle School Eagles of Atmore remained undefeated Thursday night with a win over Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill.
Boys
Escambia County (AL) 72, Ernest Ward 39
Girls
Escambia County 40, Ernest Ward 21
Ernest Ward Middle will travel to Pollard McCall on December 5 before ending their regular season at Perdido on December 7. Girls being play at 5:00 and boys at 6:00.
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‘Keep The Wreath Green’ Fire Safety Campaign Begins
December 1, 2017
Escambia County Fire Rescue, in collaboration with the Pensacola Fire Department, has launched its annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign to run through December 31. The campaign is designed to promote fire safety during the month of December, with both departments hoping to reduce the number of fires during this time.
During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 18 county fire stations and five city fire stations, with wreaths also placed outside Escambia County’s Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building, Pensacola City Hall and Cordova Mall near the food court entrance. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential home.
In 2016, 12 bulbs were changed to red on county wreaths. Five of those fires were in the North Escambia area. Details and photos of each are below:
On December 26, 2016, fire destroyed a wood frame home on West Pond Street in Century.
Five people — three adults and two children. were displaced by a fire December 22, 2016, on Rawlings Drive at Greenbriar Boulvard. A clothes dryer in the laundry room was confirmed as the source of the fire, with flames spreading to the kitchen and smoke damage throughout the home. Damage was estimated at $50,000.
A fire on Luth Road in Molino on December 29, 2016, displaced a family. Crews arrived on scene to find an active fire in the attic, with light smoke showing from the 2 ½ story residential structure. Preliminary reports indicated the fire started from a fireplace chimney in the 5,500 square foot structure.
Fire destroyed a two story home in the 1200 block of West 9 ½ Mile Road on December 30, 2016. The fire was reported about 5:30 am. with heavy flames through the roof when firefighters arrived. Initial reports indicated the fire may have originated in the garage of the home. Two adults and two teenagers were displaced from the home.
A December 11, 2016, fire in the 8900 block of Mobile Highway in Beulah left four people without a home. One firefighter was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in stable condition for fatigue. T
NorthEscambia.com photos.