Inmate Stabbed At Century Correctional Institution
December 7, 2021
An inmate was airlifted to the hospital last week after he was stabbed by another inmate at the Century Correctional Institution.
The Florida Department of Corrections said Monday the incident happened last Wednesday, December 1 during an inmate on inmate altercation at the state prison on Tedder Road.
“One inmate received injuries as a result of the incident and was transported to outside hospital for treatment,” Florida Department of Corrections Press Secretary Paul Walker said in an email. ” No staff were injured during the incident.”
Walker said inmates that harm others can face administrative sanctions, placement in restrictive housing and criminal charges.
“This is done for the safety of staff and other inmates,” he said.
The FDC did not confirm the identity of the inmate or the extent of his injuries.
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Escambia Sheriff’s Office Names New K-9s After Two Fallen Deputies
December 7, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named two new K-9s after deputies that were killed in the line of duty.
K-9 Cook is named after Deputy Don Cook who was killed in a 1988 crash after learning of a high speed pursuit of armed robbers headed into Escambia County from Santa Rosa County. Cook responded to I-10 where he set up a roadblock in the west bound lane between the off ramp to Highway 29 and the I -10 spur near the railroad trestle. Cook exited his vehicle and the pursuit continued toward the roadblock where he was struck and killed. The suspect were taken into custody several miles away after their vehicle was disabled. Cook was a five-year veteran of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
K-9 Streeter is named after Cpl. Eric Streeter, who was shot and killed in 1984 as he followed to escapees from the county jail. He was waiting for backup when the suspects stopped, got out of their vehicle and opened fire. He had been with the ECSO for eight years. Street’s son later became a Florida Highway Patrol trooper.
The families of the late deputies were at an agency barbecue Monday for current and retired employees had a chance to meet the new K-9s.
Latest In Extrication Equipment Donated To The Flomaton Fire Department
December 7, 2021
The latest extrication tool has been donated to the Flomaton Fire Department.
CSX Transportation and Escambia County (AL) District 3 Commissioner Scottie Stewart donated the funds to purchase a TNT Rescue Storm Surge combination cutter and spreader tool.
Stewart has worked for CSX for 21 years. After learning from Chief Steve Stanton that the Flomaton Fire Department’s equipment needed to be upgraded, Stewart went to work to secure the CSX donation.
Flomaton is the first fire department in Alabama to own the latest Storm Surge extrication equipment. The equipment is primarily used to extricate vehicle crash victims, but has other life-saving rescue applications.
The donation will also benefit surrounding communities where the Flomaton Fire Department responds to provide mutual aid, including North Escambia.
Pictured above: (L-R) Flomaton Mayor Dewey Bondurant, Fire Chief Steve Stanton, Fire Captain Jeremy Lee, Escambia (AL) Commissioner Scottie Stewart and Jeff McVay from TNT Rescue. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Utilities Locates Owner Of Santa Photo Found In Drop Box
December 7, 2021
UPDATE: The owner of this photo has been located.
Molino Utilities is hoping to find the owner of this Santa photo.
The photo was found Monday morning in the drop box at Molino Utilities, and they are hoping to return it.
Call Molino Utilities at (850) 587-5538 or stop by at 1640 Molino Road if you have any information.
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Federal Mask Mandate Extension Includes ECAT Buses
December 7, 2021
A federal public transportation mask mandate has been extended until March 18, 2022, and Escambia County Area Transit will be following the guidelines.
ECAT will continue to require face masks on all buses and in indoor bus terminals and other transportation hubs. ECAT has provided free face masks to patrons since June 1 and will continue to do so.
“ECAT understands that this is a trying time for everyone,” said ECAT Interim Director Rodriques Kimbrough. “We want to thank our citizens in advance for following our guidelines. Mask mandates are for the safety of our ridership as well as our bus operators and staff. By following the mask mandates, we can continue to provide a safe and enjoyable ride experience for our community.”
The federal mandate exempts the following:
- A child under the age of 2 years;
- A person with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask, for reasons related to the disability;
- A person for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to workplace health, safety, or job duty as determined by the relevant workplace safety guidelines or federal regulations.
If a passenger meets one of the above requirements that prevents wearing of a mask, they can notify the bus operator.
FDLE Breaks Ground On New Pensacola Regional Operations Center
December 7, 2021
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement held a groundbreaking Monday on the Pensacola Regional Operations Center (PROC) James T. Moore Building.
“This new building will give us the space we need to grow in both investigations and forensics, allowing PROC to better serve the needs of our local law enforcement communities and those statewide,” said FDLE Pensacola Special Agent in Charge Chris Williams.
Construction will begin on the 6.8-acre campus in Marcus Pointe Commerce Park in January. The building is expected to be completed next December, with a projected February 1, 2023, move-in date.
The state’s budget includes $1.4 million in funding to begin the project. FDLE secured a 25-year private lease agreement for a nearly 78,000 square-foot facility, enabling PROC to accommodate current and future workloads.
FDLE has been working toward a new building since 2004, after Hurricane Ivan struck the Pensacola area, causing significant damage to PROC’s building. FDLE moved into the current Pensacola facility, a converted school with limited space, in 1994.
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Vehicle Located In Sunday’s Fatal Hit And Run In Beulah
December 6, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol has located the vehicle involved in a deadly hit and run Sunday afternoon in Beulah. The dark blue Chevrolet Malibu was found off Bridlewood Road north of Frank Reeder Road Monday morning.
“The damage was consistent with the pedestrian fatal crash,” FHP Lt. Jason King told NorthEscambia.com.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the car was recently reported stolen, but they are not yet saying exactly when.
A 70-year old man was struck and killed shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday as he walked next to Mobile Highway near Ferlon Avenue, about one-third of mile west of Beulah Road. The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu ran off the road and hit the man, according to FHP. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Troopers said the driver may have been a black male who may have pulled over after the crash. The car then continued west on Mobile Highway.
The Malibu was located about 2.5 miles from the crash site.
Anyone with information on the crash or driver is still asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 4333-STOP or the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP.
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Residents Left Without A Home After Quintette Fire
December 6, 2021
Fire heavily damaged a double wide mobile home in the Quintette community Monday morning
The American Red Cross is assisting residents left without a home by the blaze. There were no injuries reported.
The fire was reported about 11:20 a.m. on St. Matthews Lane, near Quintette Park. The Cantonment, Molino, Ensley, Bellview and Ferry Pace stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Pace Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS were among those responding.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
From a photo gallery that shows the progression of the fire from before firefighters arrived on scene, click or tap here.
Pictured above: Fire in a Quintette mobile home Monday morning. Pictured below: The fire before and as firefighters arrive on scene. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Van Burns At Cantonment Gas Station
December 6, 2021
Firefighters battled a van fire Sunday night at Cantonment gas station.
The fire was reported about 5:40 p.m. at the Circle K at 2200 South Highway 29 at Kingsfield Road. The Ensley Station of Escambia Fire Rescue quickly extinguished the engine compartment fire in the Chrysler van. The van burned near, but not under, the canopy with the gas pumps.
There were no injuries reported.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
No Serious Injuries In Highway 29 Crash Near Paper Mill
December 6, 2021
There were no serious injuries reported in a crash Sunday night near the paper mill in Cantonment.
The crash happened about 9:25 p.m. on Highway 29 near South Highway 95A. The vehicle came to rest off the roadway in a deep ditch in a wooded area.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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