Father Sentenced For Scalding Water Death Of Son
August 1, 2017
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to three decades in prison for his part in killing a child.
Christopher Redd pled guilty to one count of aggravated manslaughter of a child. Following his plea, Circuit Judge John Miller sentenced Redd to 30 years in state prison.
In January 2017, Jennifer Perry entered a plea of guilty to first degree felony murder. At that time, Perry was sentenced by Circuit Judge John Miller to life in state prison. Redd and Perry were arrested in July 2014 for the death of their two-year old son, Bryson Redd. The child died from injuries sustained when he was scalded with a pot of boiling water.
Redd and Perry both gave statements that they believed the child was burnt as a result of his or his brother’s actions. However, during a recent interview conducted by the State Attorney’s Office and the Pensacola Police Department, Perry disclosed that she had her hands on the pot of boiling water when the incident occurred.
Wahoos Beat Birmingham On The Road
August 1, 2017
In his four starts in Double-A since his call up from the High-A Daytona Tortugas, Pensacola Blue Wahoos starting pitcher Jesus Reyes has allowed just four runs in 23.1 innings.
Behind his six-scoreless innings and three-hitter Monday that dropped his ERA to 1.54, Pensacola defeated the Birmingham Barons, 4-1, at Regions Field.
It was Reyes first Southern League victory improving his record to 1-1. The 24-year-old right hander also struck out seven — the most in a game for the Blue Wahoos — and now has 21 Ks in four outings.
Despite being without three of its five pitchers that made up its starting rotation at the beginning of the season, Pensacola owns a 3.00 team ERA, which is second in the Southern League. Tyler Mahle was promoted to Triple-A Louisville Bats, Austin Ross is on the DL and Luis Castillo is pitching in Cincinnati, where he is holding his own at 2-4 with a 3.56 ERA, a 1.188 WHIP and struck out 51 in 48 innings.
Reyes also benefited from four runs from the Pensacola batting order, which has now scored four runs or more in six of its last 10 games.
Leading the way against Birmingham Monday was first baseman Gavin LaValley and center fielder Gabriel Guerrero.
LaValley was 3-4 and knocked in two runs in the eighth inning when he hit a ground rule double to left center that put the Blue Wahoos on top, 4-0. He now has 11 doubles, a .280 average and 18 RBIs in 36 games for Pensacola.
Guerrero drove in two runs in the sixth inning when he singled up the middle and both shortstop Blake Trahan and second baseman Shed Long scored. It gave Pensacola a, 2-0, lead. Guerrero was 2-4 and has 37 RBIs for the Blue Wahoos and 30-multi-hit games.
Birmingham avoided being Pensacola’s 12th shutout victim when it scored one run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Barons center fielder Hunter Jones, who was 2-4, laced his fifth triple of the season to right field to bring home right fielder Mason Robbins.
Pensacola took over sole possession of first place in the Southern League South Division with a 19-18 record in the second half. Pensacola is 59-48 overall and won the first half title. They are the first Southern League team since the Tennessee Smokies (2009-2011) to win a Southern League record four straight halves.
CINGRANI L.A. BOUND Cincinnati Reds reliever Tony Cingrani was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Scott Van Slyke and catcher Hendrik Clementina.
The 28-year-old southpaw, who pitched as a starter for the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos in 2012, appeared in 25 games with Cincinnati this year and was 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.329 WHIP. He had 24 Ks in 23.1 innings pitched. In six seasons with the Reds, he started the first two years before transitioning to the bullpen in 2015.
He played part of 2012 in Pensacola, where in 15 starts the flamethrower went 5-3 with a 2.12 ERA, 1.097 WHIP and 101 strikeouts in 89.1 innings. Cingrani made the jump to the Reds from the Blue Wahoos.
For Cingrani, the Reds picked up two players, including 31-year-old outfielder/first baseman Van Slyke. He was hitting .122 with two homers and three RBIs in 41 at bats with the Dodgers this season and has a .242 career average in six Major League seasons with Los Angeles. The 20-year-old Clementina plays catcher and first baseman for the Ogden Raptors in the Rookie League where Curacaon has four homers, 25 RBIs and is hitting .370 in 24 games.
No Injuries In Flomaton Vehicle Fire
July 31, 2017
The Flomaton Fire Department battled a vehicle fire Monday at the intersection of Wolf Log Road and Highway 31. There were no injures reported. Alabama State Troopers and the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office also responded Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Charged With Hitting Vehicles, Trying To Run Over Deputy
July 31, 2017
An Escambia County celebrated his 18th birthday by hitting vehicles and trying to run over a deputy, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
It all started when the deputy initiated a traffic stop on Nicholas Rashod Pryear on Pensacola Beach.
Pryear began to flee from deputies, ramming into several vehicles on Pensacola Beach. A pursuit began after Pryear left the beach and crossed the 3-Mile Bridge where Pensacola police officers were waiting. The vehicle chase ended near the train tracks on 9th Avenue, but Pryear wasn’t done running.
He left the vehicle and took off on foot.
Still inside the car were two passengers that were both charged with resisting without violence after ignoring officer’s command to exit the vehicle. Pryear was later arrested at his home on West Avery Street.
He was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding after a crash, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Pryear remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $47,000.
Home Destroyed By Fire
July 31, 2017
Fire destroyed a home in the Beulah area Sunday afternoon.
Flames were shooting into the air above the home in the 7300 block of Thannehill Drive when the first 911 calls came in. Firefighters arrived to find that all of the residents had escaped the burning home without injuries.
The fire was declared “under control” about 5:15 p.m.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Tate Grad Modin Graduates From Basic Military Training
July 31, 2017
U.S. Air Force Airman Seth Modin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Modin is the son of Jennifer Modin of Cantonment.
He is a 2015 graduate of Tate High School, Cantonment.
Escambia County Weekly Meeting Schedule
July 31, 2017
The following Escambia County meetings are planned for the week of July 31 – August 4:
Tuesday, August 1
Planning Board – Rezoning, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 8:30 a.m. (Agenda)
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 1:30 p.m. (Agenda)
Wednesday, August 2
Contractor Competency Board Exam Committee, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 8:30 a.m.
Contractor Competency Board Regular Meeting-Public Hearings, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 9 a.m.
Sick Leave Pool Committee, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 11 a.m.
Development Review Committee, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 1 p.m.
Thursday, August 3
Attorney/Client Session, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 8:30 a.m.
Board of Adjustment-Administrative Appeal, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 8:30 a.m. (Agenda)
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Review Session, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 9 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners Public Forum, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 4:30 p.m.
BCC Regular Meeting, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 5:30 p.m.
District Grant Allows Jay To Upgrade Water System
July 31, 2017
More than $160,000 in grant funding from the Northwest Florida Water Management District helped the town of Jay upgrade its water system with more than 4,500 linear feet of waterline.
The funding, part of the District’s Water Supply Development Grant program, allowed the town to eliminate a number of dead-end water lines and create a looped system that will improve water quality, water system capacity, and water pressure.
The new looped system will also reduce water loss for the town, located in Santa Rosa County.
“Our Water Supply Development Grant program has made positive impacts in so many smaller communities in northwest Florida,” said District Governing Board member Gus Andrews. “The District is proud to work with the community leaders in Jay to not only improve water quality for the residents but to also protect our area’s natural resources.”
The new waterline was installed along Booker Lane, Spring Street, School Street, and Max Lane. Total cost of the project is $162,955.88.
“I am extremely excited to see the Town of Jay be named a grant recipient again this year,” said Representative Jayer Williamson, whose district includes part of Santa Rosa County. “A quality water supply is essential for a higher quality of life and I am thankful for the water management district’s commitment to rural communities across northwest Florida.”
This marks the second project the town of Jay has completed with funding from the Water Supply Development Grant program.
In February 2016, the District provided $687,024 to upgrade more than 10,000 linear feet of water mains throughout the town’s water system. The upgraded water mains improved water quality and water pressure within the system while also reducing water loss.
“The Water Supply Development Grant program came in extremely handy for the town to help us replace all those lines and increase our water volume,” Jay mayor Kurvin Qualls said. “It was very important to us and we are appreciative.”
‘Team Imported’ Wins Softball Tournament
July 31, 2017
“Team Imported” took first place in the First Annual Northview Baseball Softball Tournament at Bradbery Park in Walnut Hill. All proceeds from the coed tournament will benefit the baseball program at Northview High School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Traffic: Nightly Traffic Shift On Nine Mile At Highway 29
July 31, 2017
East and westbound traffic on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass in Escambia County will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Sunday, July 30. Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the inside westbound travel lane as the contractor prepares the area for construction of the support column for the new center bridge deck. Traffic control officers will be on site to help direct traffic.
Construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.