ECSO Seeks Suspect Fraudulently Using Victim’s ID At Nine Mile Road Store
September 25, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect accused of fraudulently using a victim’s personal identification information at a retail store on the 100 block of East Nine Mile Road. The suspect was seen driving the pictured 2007-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Employee Sentenced For Video Recording Co-Workers In Pensacola VA Clinic Restroom
September 25, 2021
A Department of Veterans Affairs has been sentenced for video recording fellow employees in the bathroom at the Veterans Affairs Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola.
Robert Sampson, 52, of Gulf Breeze, was sentenced to four months in jail on federal charges of video voyeurism and disorderly conduct. Sampson surreptitiously video recorded eight fellow employees on multiple occasions from August 2019 to June 2020.
“The Department of Veterans Affairs Police and the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General are to be commended for their investigation of this crime. The defendant’s actions were a direct affront to his co-workers’ expectation of privacy,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Coody. “The victims in this case provide incredible service to our retired and disabled military community and they should feel safe and comfortable in their work environment. Deviant acts of voyeurism such as this will be aggressively prosecuted, and the offender will be held accountable.”
Following Sampson’s four-month jail sentence, he will serve a one-year term of supervised release with one of the conditions being a limitation of Sampson’s use of computers and the internet. In addition, Sampson was ordered to pay a total of $1,200 in fines and restitution to his victims.
Sampson admitted to placing a hidden camera, disguised to look like a cell phone charger power adapter, in a restroom at the Pensacola VA Center approximately 17 times. When VA employees discovered the recording device and notified the VA Police, Sampson attempted to wrestle the employees for control of the device. Sampson later admitted that he had placed the device in the restroom to record individuals in the restroom and would later watch the footage.”
Sampson faced a maximum of one year in jail.
Escambia Gators Top The Tate Aggies 35-0
September 25, 2021
The Escambia Gators defeated the Tate Aggies 35-0 Friday night at Emmitt Smith Field
The Gators were coming off back to back loses to Washington and a Georgia team headed into Friday night’s contest. while the Aggie were coming off three losses in a row to Gulf Breeze, West Florida and Navarre.
The Aggies (1-4) will host Pace (1-3) next Friday night back at Carl Madison Field.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Here Are This Week’s High School Football Scores
September 25, 2021
Here are high school football scores from Thursday and Friday nights across the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Escambia 35, Tate 0
- West Florida 35, Washington 14
- Pine Forest 46, Pensacola Catholic 7
- Gulf Breeze 42, Pace 14
- Navarre 24, Leon 14
- Pensacola High (bye week)
- Baker 43, Northview 42 (OT) (Thursday) [Details...]
- Holmes County 27, Jay 12 (Thursday)
ALABAMA
- Escambia County 42, Monroe County 0
- Escambia Academy 21, Tuscaloosa Academy 6
- UMS Wright 23, T.R. Miller 15
- New Brockton 30, W.S. Neal 26
- Flomaton (bye week)
Pictured: Tate at Escambia. NorthEscambia.com photo by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
‘Generic Threat’ Leads To Increased Police Presence At Middle School In Atmore
September 24, 2021
There was an increased police presence Friday at Escambia County Middle School in Atmore after an unspecified threat posted on social media.
“We have been made aware of a generic threat that might impact Escambia County Middle School,” the Escambia County (AL) School District said in a posted statement. “Wee do not believe Escambia County Middle School is the intended target.”
Additional officers from the Atmore Police Department and the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office were on campus Friday “out of an abundance of caution”, the district said.
In February 2020, a threat of violence at the school led to the arrest of two juveniles.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Man Enters Plea, To Be Sentenced For Murdering A Former Molino Fire Chief
September 24, 2021
An Escambia County man will be sentenced in late October for the murder of a former Molino fire chief.
Jared Cordel Clakley, 31, entered a plea of no contest to a charge of second degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the shooting death of Gary Diamond.
Diamond was shot and killed outside his Molino Road home shortly after 3:30 a.m. on December 26, 2020.
Three witnesses told deputies that Clakley fired four or five shots at Diamond before fleeing in his vehicle. Deputies found the vehicle wrecked near Highway 95A and Molino Road, but Clakley had fled. A K-9 unit was deployed to track him down. He was later located at a family member’s home near Holsberry Place.
Pictured: The scene of the murder in the 400 block of Molino Road early in the morning on December 26, 2020. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
COVID-19 Exposed Students No Longer Required To Quarantine Under New Policy
September 24, 2021
A new COVID-19 quarantine policy is now in effect in Escambia County schools, keeping with a recent state directive that allows exposed students to never miss class.
Under the new rule, parents and guardians will be able to make the choice for their child in the Escambia County School District.
Students who are exposed to a COVID-19 positive case and who are asymptomatic, will no longer be required to quarantine. In this situation, if a parent wishes to send their asymptomatic child to school, no other action is necessary on the part of the parent or guardian, according to the district.
However, parents will still have the right to quarantine their asymptomatic students that have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case for up to seven days from the date of the exposure. The parent or guardian must notify the school district of their decision for accurate attendance reporting.
“This new directive has altered District, as well as parental, protocols,” Superintendent Tim Smith said. “This ever-evolving situation will continue to be a work in progress. We ask that our parents and the community continue to work with District personnel as we navigate these new directives.”
Symptomatic students or students who have been deemed COVID-19 positive may return to school after:
- receiving a negative COVID-19 test result and remaining asymptomatic OR
- waiting 10 days since symptoms began or positive test result and have had no fever for 24 hours OR
- receiving written permission from a medical doctor licensed under chapter 458, an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459 or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 464.
The District will continue to keep records of contact tracing, adhere to enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols, and encourage social distancing, where feasible.
T-Mobile Awards $50,000 Hometown Grant For Downtown Atmore Project
September 24, 2021
Atmore is one of 25 small towns awarded a “Hometown Grant” from T-Mobile.
Atmore will use the $50,000 to provide an internet technology lab as well as computer furnishings which will be located in the former Atmore Hardware store on Main Street.
The downtown hardware store and adjacent Strand Theatre are under renovation. The hardware store will become a flexible community space, while the theatre will be restored to its early 1920s glory.
The T-Mobile Hometown Grants are being awarded across the county “to jumpstart vital community development projects to re-energize these towns and build upon what makes them unique,” according to the carrier.
“These incredible projects spark innovation, ingenuity and hard work that have always been the hallmark of our nation’s small towns,” said Jon Freier, executive vice president of Consumer Group at T-Mobile. “From beautifying historic Main Streets to building all-new retail spaces, pop-ups and parks … this is part of our commitment to rural America, and we can’t wait to see all these creative plans come to life.”
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Beats Central Baldwin (With Photo Gallery)
September 24, 2021
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat the Central Baldwin Middle School Bears 20-0 Thursday night in Walnut Hill.
The Eagles travel to Jay next Tuesday at 6 p.m. before hosting Snook on October 5.
Ernest Ward Middle School has the only middle school football team in Escambia County, Florida.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Celebrates Senior Night With 3-1 Win Over Jay (With Gallery)
September 24, 2021
The Northview Lady Chiefs celebrated their seniors Thursday night before celebrating a big 3-1 win over the Jay Royals.
Northview defeated Jay 21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-20.
The Chiefs honored eight senior players: Nevaeh Brown, Mia Starns, Kinzey Powell, Cassie Davis, Grayson James, Taylor Levins, Kayla Dixon and Payton Gilchrist.
For a senior night and game action photo gallery, click or tap here.
NorthEscamiba.com photos, click to enlarge.
