Former Tate Football Coach Arrested On Multiple Child Sex Charges
March 29, 2017
A former Tate High School football coach and church leader has been arrested on multiple child sex offenses against multiple victims over a period from at least 1997 to 2016. Offenses allegedly occurred in locations that included the Tate High School locker room.
Charlie Mabern Hamrick, 54, is facing charges that include three counts of providing obscene material to minors, multiple counts of lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim age 12 to 16, lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim less than 12 years old, and 36 counts of capital sexual assault on a victim under 12. The capital assault charges are life felonies. He remains in the Escambia County Jail.
Hamrick was allegedly director of a boy’s group called the Royal Rangers at Harvest Christian Center in Cantonment when a 11-year old boy asked him about puberty during the summer of 2014. The victim’s mother agreed to allow Hamrick to show an educational video to the boy. Hamrick took the boy to the Tate High School locker room and showed him a series of videos, including teens discussing puberty, nude men in sexual acts ,and a video of a nude man and woman engaged in sexual intercourse, according to court documents.
Hamrick is also accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year old boy’s private area at Hamrick’s home at 7855 Sasser Lane. He also allegedly led a young boy to a bedroom in his home and while Hamrick was nude in front of him.
An adult male came told investigators this month that he was abused by Hamrick between 1997 and 2000. The victim was 8-11 years old at the time of the alleged abuse and had met Hamrick through his position as a Sunday School teacher at Pine Forest United Methodist Church. Charges against Hamrick include 36 counts of capital sexual assault for allegedly abusing the young boy on numerous occasions at his home, then in the Pebble Creek Subdivision, and at a Pensacola Beach house and onboard his boat.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report details numerous types of sexual contact between Hamrick and the boy, averaging about once per month for three years. Some of the inappropriate contact reportedly happened under a blanket in Hamrick’s living room while his wife was present, but the victim told investigators that the wife had no knowledge of the abuse.
The victim said he just recently reported the abuse from the late 1990’s because he heard of Hamrick’s other charges and wanted to make sure it did not happen to anyone else.
Another boy reported late last year that he was abused by Hamrick during the summer of 2016 while at his house for fishing, four-wheeler riding and other activities with an additional male friend. The victim was 12-13 years old at the time.
Hamrick was not a full time school district employee, but was paid a stipend as a coach at Tate High School where he reportedly served as the freshman team coach. He was at Tate from August 1, 2012, to September 14, 2015.
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan is encouraging any additional victims to come forward and contact local law enforcement.
Dortch Homers As Northview Beats Baker; Ullrich Homers As Tate Tops Escambia
March 29, 2017
Northview 7, Tate 5
Peighton Dortch hit an inside the park home run Tuesday evening and Jamia Newton had a triple as the the Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators 7-5 in Bratt.
For Northview – Jamia Newton 1-4, R, 2RBI, 3B; Kendall Enfinger 2-4, R, RBI; Tori Herrington R; Aubrey Love R, RBI; Peighton Dortch 1-3, R, 2 RBI; Valen Shelly 1-3. R; Lydia Smith 1-3.
Tori Herrington pitched the district win for the Chiefs in seven innings, allowing five hits, five runs, three errors and striking out nine.
The Chiefs will be at Washington on Thursday.
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Tate 12 , Escambia 7
Shelby Ullrich homered as the Tate Aggies scored eight in the fourth on their way to a 12-7 defeat of the Escambia Gators Tuesday. The win earned the Aggies (12-3, 7-0) the top seed in the Class 7A, District 1 tournament.
Hannah Brown earned the win for the Tate Aggies. She tossed seven innings, giving up seven runs, six hits, and striking out 10.
For Tate: Hannah Brown 2-5; Hayden Lindsay 1-4, R, 2 RBI; Belle Wolfenden 1-3, 2 R, 2 RBI; Leslee Scruggs, 2-4, 2 2B; 4 RBI; Shelby Ullrich 2-3, R, 2B, 2 RBI, HR; Ashley Lundquist 1-1; Tristen Cook, 1-4, R; Deazia Nickerson 1-4, R, RBI;
Tate 11, Escambia 11 JV
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Northview Tops Jay In District Contest
March 29, 2017
The Northview Chiefs defeated Jay 4-2 Tuesday at Bratt.
Josh Neese pitched six for Northview allowing two hits, two runs and striking out six, while Bailey Wilson pitched one, walking two and striking out two. Logan Dobson took the loss for Jay in six, allowing nine hits and striking out three.
For Northview: Quinton Sampson 2-2, RBI, 1R. Chandler Lowery 3-3 1 RBI, Bailey Wilson 2-3 RBI 1 R.
The Northview Chiefs (8-6, 3-2) will host South Walton on Friday in a 5 p.m. varsity game.
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Three Northview Lifters Qualify For State Meet
March 29, 2017
Northview High School’s Ohijie Elliott, Chase Olsen and M.J. Jones have all qualified for the 2017 FHSAA 1A State Weightlifting Meet at Deland High School in Deland, FL, on Saturday, April 8.
Elliott will be competing in the 154-lb. weight class and currently has the 7th highest total in the state in his class. Olsen will compete in the 169-lb. class and has the 13th highest total, while Jones will compete in the 139-lb. class with the 13th highest total.
The top six lifers at the state meet place.
The lifters qualified after all hitting personal best totals at the regional weightlifting meet and placing in the top six to become eligible for the state meet.
Three lifters advancing to state is the most from Northview High School since four advanced in 2000.
Northview Chiefs Beat The Escambia Gators
March 28, 2017
Northview 6, Escambia 5
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Escambia Gators 6-5 Monday night at Escambia.
Escambia took a 2-0 lead with runs in the bottom of the first and second. The Chiefs answered with four runs in the third to take the lead. Northview added another run in the top of the fourth, followed by two from Escambia to even the game at 5-5 headed into a scoreless fifth inning. The Chiefs’ winning run cam in the top of the sixth on a single from Chandler Lowery.
Zach Payne, Jared Alif and John Chivington also had RBIs for the Chiefs. Josh Neese had a double for Northview.
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Northview Lifters Take On Regionals, Set Personal Records
March 26, 2017
The Northview Boy’s weightlifting team competed today at Baker in the FHSAA 1A Region 1 Regional Meet.
Placing for the Chiefs were:
M.J. Jones – 139-lb. weight class – 4th Place – 400-lb. total* (210-lb. bench press*; 190-lb. clean and jerk*)
Ohijie Elliott – 154-lb. weight class – 3rd Place – 510-lb. total* (275-lb. bench press*; 235-lb. clean and jerk*)
Chase Olsen – 169-lb. weight class – 5th Place – 525-lb. total* (275-lb. bench press; 250-lb. clean and jerk)
(* denotes new Personal Record)
All three lifters are eligible for at-large berths to the state weightlifting meet in Deland on April 8th. The results of other regions will determine if they qualify for the state weightlifting meet.
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Free Kids Fishing Clinic Set For April
March 26, 2017
Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for the Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Pensacola on April 8.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic for children between the ages of 5 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main Street.
These free clinics enable young people to learn the basics of conservation stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills and safety. In addition, environmental displays will offer participants a unique chance to experience Florida’s marine life firsthand.
Kids’ Fishing Clinics strive to achieve several goals, but the main objective is to create responsible marine-resource stewards by teaching children about the vulnerability of Florida’s marine ecosystems. In addition, organizers hope to teach fundamental saltwater fishing skills and provide participants a positive fishing experience.
Fishing equipment and bait are provided for kids to use during the clinic, but organizers encourage children who own fishing tackle to bring it. A limited number of rods and reels will be given away to participants upon completion of the clinic.
If conditions allow, participants will have the opportunity to practice their new skills and fish from the pier. This event is a photo catch-and-release activity. An adult must accompany all participants. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and will end when 350 participants are registered.
Tate Aggies Win Sarasota Baseball Classic Title
March 24, 2017
A week after claiming the title in their Aggie Classic, the Tate Aggies won the Sarasota Baseball Classic championship Thursday night 3-2 over Trinity Christian.
Tate’s Kyler Hultgren was named the tournament’s best hitter, while Aggie Gabe Castro was named tournament MVP.
Castro earned the win Thursday night for the Tate Aggies. He pitched seven innings, allowing two runs, three hits, and striking out four.
Hunter NeSmith, Logan McGuffey, and Hultgren each drove in one run to lead Tate to the tournament win.
Trinity took a 2-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning, but Tate tied it at 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth before adding the winning run in the seventh.
Tate Win Advances Aggies To Sarasota Classic Championship Game
March 23, 2017
The Tate High School Aggies have reached the finals of the Sarasota Baseball Classic with a 2-0 win Wednesday over Sarasota.
Trey LaFleur earned the win for the Aggies in five innings, allowing six his and striking out six.
For Tate – Reid Halfacre 1-3, R, RBI; Mason Land 1-3; Logan McGuffey 1-3, RBI; Logan Blackmon 2-3 2B; Ryan Greene 1-3, R; Jesse Sherrill 1-1.
The Aggies will play at 7:30 Eastern Thursday night against Trinity Christian in the Sarasota Classic championship.
Tate Beats Mosley; Northview Crushes Baker
March 22, 2017
Northview 15, Baker 3
The Northview Chiefs 10-run ruled the Baker Gators 15-3 Tuesday in Bratt in five innings.
Zach Payne had five RBIs for Northview in the district game, including a double in the first, a single in the third and a double in the fourth.
For Northview – Quinton Sampson 1-3, R; Chandler Lowery 1-3, 2R; John Chivington 1-4, R; Zach Payne 3-4, 5 RBI; 2 R; 2 2B; Seth Killam, 3-4, 2R, 3 RBI; Josh Neese 1-3, 3R; Bailey Wilson 2-4, R, 4 RBI; Daniel Mascaro 2 R.
Up next – the Chiefs will head to Myrtle Grove on March 27 to take on the Escambia Gators. The JV will play at 4:00; the varsity at 6:00.
Tate 6, Mosley 4
The Tate Aggies beat Mosley 6-4 Tuesday in the Sarasota Baseball Classic.
Gabe Castro earned the win for Tate Aggies Varsity. He tossed two innings, giving up one run, two hits, striking out two, and walking zero. Logan McGuffey started the game for Tate Aggies. He went five innings, surrendering three runs, four hits, and striking out one.
Kyler Hultgren and Hunter NeSmith had two RBIs for Tate, while Reid Halfacre and Logan Blackmon had one RBI each. Mason Land had a double for Tate.
Tate will play Sarasota High School at 7:30 Wednesday at Sarasota.
Tate 12, Navarre 1 (9th)
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