Northview Athletes Qualify For Track Regionals
April 13, 2017
The following Northview High School athletes have qualify for regionals in track:
Police: Restaurant Worker Steals Customer’s $3K Ring
April 13, 2017
It was a case where some hand lotion caused a ring to fall off the finger of its owner and into the hands of a restaurant employee who found it and tried to sell it on an internet app.
The suspect – Wesley Aaron Dicus, 27, of Escambia County – was arrested Tuesday. He was charged with grand theft and dealing in stolen property.
The victim – Patricia Norris, 39, of Pensacola – contacted police on Monday and said she had been eating dinner April 2 at a local restaurant and that she had applied some lotion on her hands while there. Norris said she believed the lotion may have caused her $2,939 diamond ring to slip off her finger. Norris told police she realized the ring was missing the morning of April 3.
She said she searched her residence and vehicle and when she couldn’t find the ring, she contacted the restaurant and asked if someone might have found it and turned it in. Norris also went to the restaurant on April 5 but still was unable to find the ring.
Meanwhile, Dedrick Geter, 39, of Pensacola who had been dining with Norris on April 2, used his cell phone to search an internet app called ”OfferUp” in an effort to find the ring. Geter found a photograph of a ring that looked exactly like the one that Norris was missing and the ad had been posted on or about April 5 by the suspect, who had been their server the night they were eating at the restaurant.
Detectives Joshua Hudson and Shannan Briarton, posing as a couple, arranged to meet Dicus in a parking lot on April 11. The suspect said he would sell them the ring for $2,000. Dicus was taken into custody after various markings mentioned by the victim were found on the ring.
Authorities Investigate Death Of Atmore Infant
April 12, 2017
Investigators are working to determine exactly how a three-month old child died near Atmore.
The Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about 11 a.m. Monday from the child’s parents who woke up to find their three-month old infant “unresponsive at the residence” on Martinville Loop.
The parents started CPR, and EMS crews attempted resuscitation efforts, according to deputies.. The child was transported by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
An autopsy is underway at the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Mobile to determine the cause of death.
Investigators said all deaths in Escambia County, AL, whether unattended, suspicious or unknown in nature are always treated to the level of a homicide. The parents are cooperating with law enforcement and the Department of Human resources.
The case is still under investigation. The name of the child has not been released.
Driver Uninjured In Bogia Crash
April 12, 2017
The driver of a pickup truck was not injured when he ran off the road into a wooded area shortly after noon Wednesday. He told authorities that he ran off the road to avoid a head-on collision a white pickup truck in his lane in a sharp curve on West Bogia Road, just off Highway 29. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FWC Officer Hutchinson Receives Governor’s Medal Of Heroism
April 12, 2017
Governor Rick Scott recognized Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer Jason Hutchinson with the Governor’s Medal of Heroism during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet Tuesday. Hutchinson was recently recognized as FWC’s 2017 Officer of the Year for his service and commitment to the safety of Florida’s families.
“I’m incredibly proud to recognize Officer Hutchinson with the Medal of Heroism today for his outstanding service to the State of Florida. Officer Hutchinson’s actions show how hard Florida’s law enforcement officers work every day to protect our families and communities,” Scott said.
“Officer Hutchinson’s dedication to conserving resources and public safety makes him an ideal FWC officer. He has made a difference in his patrol area and we’re proud to have him representing the FWC,” said Col. Curtis Brown, the FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement director.
Originally from Santa Rosa County, part of his current patrol area, Hutchinson uses his local knowledge to protect the resources and people in his community. He makes a positive impact both on- and off-duty, and his actions set an example that reaches statewide.
Hutchinson began his career at the Florida Department of Corrections with the ultimate goal of eventually becoming a sworn officer for the FWC, which he achieved in 2012. Hutchinson’s varied work experience provides him with a wide-ranging experience set to draw from, and affords him the unique ability to identify with a number of officers from other agencies with different backgrounds. He has used that ability to the benefit of Floridians multiple times, including when he was instrumental in the apprehension of one of Santa Rosa County’s most notorious methamphetamine cooks. While working a night-hunting detail, he apprehended a subject in the Blackwater Wildlife Management Area who resisted arrest. Experience and instinct led him to contact the Santa Rosa County Narcotics Unit, which obtained a warrant and found seven active meth labs, meth and other paraphernalia in the suspect’s vehicle. Trafficking and manufacturing charges took the subject off the streets and placed him in prison.
Public outreach is another category in which Officer Hutchinson excels. During the past year, he has taught hunter education classes, conducted outreach events at schools and festivals, and has participated in the Blackwater Family Hunt and the Hutton Unit Mobility-impaired Hunts. During these events, Hutchinson has been an integral part of the effort to provide participants with the assistance and support they need to ensure a memorable experience in the outdoors.
Hutchinson created a program in conjunction with the local courts in which juvenile violators speak to their peers during hunter education classes. This counts toward their community service hours, has an impact on youth and keeps the focus of their community service on resource conservation.
Hutchinson and his wife Heather, along with their son Jake and daughter Haylee, live in northern Santa Rosa County.
NorthEscambia.com and submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Century Man Charged With Burglarizing Former Alger Lumber Mill
April 12, 2017
A Century man has been arrested for attempting to burglarize the old Alger-Sullivan Lumber Co. in Century.
Christopher George Pace, 34, was charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure, possession of burglary tools with the intent to use, trespassing, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Pace entered the fence of the business at 1 Lumber Road with the intent to steal lumber and light fixtures. At the time of his arrest, deputies reporting finding to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to arrest report.
The Alger-Sullivan Lumber company closed many years ago. The empty industrial complex off Front Street was heavily damaged in the February 2016 EF-3 tornado that struck Century.
Pictured below: The abandoned Alger-Sullivan Lumber Co. in Century was heavily damaged by a February 2016 tornado. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Brush Fire Burns About An Acre
April 12, 2017
Firefighters from the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue quickly contained a brush fire about one acre in size Tuesday evening. The fire was reported about 6:10 p.m on Dortch Road, just north of Highway 4 in Bratt. There were no injuries and no structures damaged. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Inmate Escapes From Pensacola Federal Prison Camp
April 12, 2017
Authorities are on the lookout for an inmate that escaped from the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola.
Hector Mulero-Algarin, 51, has been missing since Sunday when he walked away from the FPC. He was sentenced in the District of Puerto Rico to 156-months for drug-related offenses.
Mulero-Algarin is a white male with gray hair, brown eyes, is 5’5” tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds.
The U.S. Marshals Service and other law enforcement agencies were notified and an internal investigation was initiated. Call the U.S. Marshals Service at (850) 469-8270 with information about his whereabouts.
FPC Pensacola is a minimum security facility that houses about 679 male offenders at Saufley Field.
Molino Park Elementary Names Students Of The Month
April 12, 2017
The Pre-K Students of the Month and Good Citizens of the Month for March were recently recognized at Molino Park Elementary School. Pictured are (L-R) Good Citizen of the Month Walker Maughon; Principal Lisa Arnold, Students of the Month Alexis Blackburn and Jayce McBroom. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Beauchaine Tosses No Hitter For Tate Lady Aggies
April 12, 2017
Tate 14, Pine Forest 0 (5 innings)
The Tate Lady Aggies 10-run ruled the Pine Forest Eagles 14-0 Tuesday evening in five innings as freshman Avery Beauchaine threw a no-hitter.
Beauchaine was on the mound for five innings, allowing no hits, no runs, no errors, walking four and striking out eight. At the plate, she was 1-3 with 2 RBI.
For Tate: Deazia Nickerson 1-1, R; Kendall Attaway R; Shelby McLean 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI; Leslee Scruggs 1-2, 2 RBI 2B; Gabby Locke, 1-2, 2 R; Ashley Lundquist 1-2, R, RBI; Sydni Solliday, 2 R; Madison Nelson 1-2, 2 R; RBI, 3B; Taylor Hedgepeth 1-2, R, 2 RBI; Katie Snyder 2-3, 2 RBI.