Man Facing DUI, Drug Charges After Police Say He Was ‘Talking To Himself’ Parked By Road
June 27, 2023
Police arrested an Escambia County, Florida, man after he was reportedly found parked by the road talking to himself.
Ryan Rais Green, 29,was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Atmore Police said Green was sitting in a vehicle parked next to the roadway in the 1800 block of South Main Street, just north of the Florida state line. Police said Green was talking to himself as an officer approached, and “he seemed to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics”.
Police reported finding Cathinone pills (a controlled substance according to the DEA) and a glass pipe with residue that field tested positive for methamphetamine.
Green was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center without bond.
NEP 6U Gold Wins Gospel Projects T-ball World Series; NEP Blue Takes Second
June 27, 2023
The NEP 6U Gold team took first place in the Gospel Projects T-ball World Series, and the NEP 6U Blue team took second place. NEP’s Roman Hall was home run champion with nine total homers in the tournament, six of which were grand slams. NEP’s Malcolm Lewis had two home runs, while Ace Morgan and Easton Bairefield had one home run each. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Charged With Two Arson Counts After Two Fires At The Same House
June 27, 2023
A local man has been charged with arson in connection with a structure fire in Atmore.
John Edward Norwood, 38, was charged with two counts of arson second degree.
The Atmore fire and police department responded at 5:50 p.m. last Tuesday to a fire at a vacant residence at 165 South Road. The fire and police departments were called back to another structure fire at the same home at 7:15 a.m. last Thursday..
“Witness accounts placed Norwood on the property at the time the fire started,” Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann said. “Responding officers were able to set a perimeter and Norwood was taken into custody a short time later.”
Norwood remained in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton Tuesday morning where he was being held without bond.
Traffic On Highway 29 In Century Set For Big Shift On Tuesday In $4.7 Million Project
June 26, 2023
Big changes are scheduled to happen Tuesday in the Highway 29 construction zone, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
All traffic on Highway 29 between Hatties Boulevard and East Cottage street will be shifted to one outside lane in each direction. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction for approximately 30-45 days as crews perform drainage improvements.
The switch may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
The total project has an anticipated completion target date in January 2024. FDOT will also upgrade traffic signals, drainage structures, pavement markings, and driveways, while also improving curb ramps and sidewalks to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Pictured: Lane closures on Highway 29 in Century as seen recently. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FHP: McDavid Girl, 16, Causes Perdido Key Crash Seriously Injuring Motorcyclist
June 26, 2023
Troopers say a 16-year old McDavid girl was responsible for causing a three vehicle crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist Sunday morning on Perdido Key.
The 16-year old was driving her Dodge Dart east on Perdido Key Drive near Sharp Reef Drive about 10 a.m. when traffic started to slow; she rear-ended a BMW motorcycle driven by a 72-year old Gulf Shores man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The force of the impact then pushed the motorcycle forward into the rear of a Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 48-year old woman from Pensacola. The motorcyclist, who was wearing full protective gear, was airlifted to an area hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, FHP said.
The 16-year old, her 15-year old passenger, and those in the Malibu were not injured.
FHP cited the McDavid girl for careless driving.
The crash closed Perdido Key Driver for a period of time.
NWE 10U Wins Gulf Coast Recreation Classic All-Star Tournament
June 26, 2023
Northwest Escambia won the 10U championship Saturday in the Gulf Coast Recreation Classic All-Star Tournament. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunday Midday Winning $14K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold On Nine Mile Road
June 26, 2023
Someone is over $14,000 richer today after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket on Nine Mile Road.
The ticket sold at the Tom Thumb (Cumberland Farms) at 5901 West Nine Mile Road was one of four winning tickets in Sunday’s midday drawing and is worth $14,361.68. The other winning tickets were sold in Clearwater, Miami and Tallahassee.
The 85 tickets matching four numbers won $109 each. Another 2,573 tickets matching three numbers are worth $10 each, and 25,251 ticket holders won a free ticket for picking two numbers.
Sunday’s midday winning numbers were 7-18-19-28-35.
NAS Pensacola, Local Law Enforcement Conducting Exercise On Tuesday
June 26, 2023
NAS Pensacola and local emergency services will hold a training exercise on Tuesday.
NAS Pensacola Security Forces, Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Fire Rescue, LifeFlight and volunteer service members will take part in the exercise beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The exercise should not affect normal base operations, including base access, although individuals accessing the air station could expect delays at the facility’s gates.
NAS Pensacola Installation Training Team Coordinator Trent Hathaway said the importance of exercises such as this is to prepare installation and partner first responders on joint tactics and procedures.
“Law enforcement and first responders are often put in the line of danger – it’s inherent with the nature of their jobs,” he said. “This joint training involves all actions first responders must go through, and to conduct a training exercise such as this with area first responders enhances the capability for our NSF to respond to any issue at any time.”
Florida Average Gas Prices Drop
June 26, 2023
Florida gas prices dropped about six cents on average last week to $3.35 per gallon.
In North Escambia, a low of $3.19 was available Sunday night at a Highway 29 station, while Pensacola prices were as low as $2.99 at the warehouse clubs.
“Florida gas prices have fallen about 12 cents per gallon throughout the past two weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Low oil prices have enabled gas prices to remain well below year-ago levels. However, strong demand has created some volatility throughout the past month. Even if gas prices bounce higher again soon, Independence Day road trippers will pay much less at the pump than they did last year.”
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Blue Wahoos, Smokies Canceled By Rain In First Half Finale
June 26, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Tennessee Smokies saw their series and first half finale on Sunday afternoon canceled due to rain. The game will not be made up.
After two consecutive off days, the Blue Wahoos begin the second half of their season in Montgomery on Wednesday night. They return home to Blue Wahoos Stadium on Tuesday, July 4 for a six-game series against the Biloxi Shuckers.
written by Erik Bremer