The Baldwin County Alabama Sheriff’s Department says a traffic stop on Interstate 10 resulted in the seizure of a million dollars worth of methamphetamine. Captain Steve Arthur said the department’s Drug Task Force on Tuesday afternoon. Jose Castillo and Kevin Tavares, were stopped Tuesday afternoon and a search of their turned up 28 pounds of…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
STUCK COAL BARGE
WEAR TV-3 is reporting a coal barge headed to Gulf Power’s Crist plant on the Escambia River, has run aground near Fort Pickens. The company that was towing the barge called off the recovery effort on Wednesday because of rain, fog, and rough surf. A spokesperson for Gulf Power said they will not be able…… MORE
BISCUIT RECALL
Hom-Ade Foods, a company based in Pensacola is recalling their Mary B’s brand frozen biscuits because of potential listeria contamination. All “Best If Used By” dates before September 23, 2018, and with the letter, “M” after the date are included in the recall. People who bought the biscuits should return them to the store where…… MORE
LIFEGUARD TRYOUTS
Tryouts for anyone interested in becoming a Pensacola Beach lifeguard Tryouts will be held Saturday, January 20th at the University of West Florida Aquatic Center at 7 a.m. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, be able to swim 600 yards in a pool in 10 minutes or less – run 1.5 miles on…… MORE
HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER SENTENCED
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for causing a fatal collision. In January 2017, Michael Daniel refused to pull over for a traffic stop in Escambia County at the intersection of P and Brainerd streets. The Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy did not pursue Daniel who ran a stop sign at…… MORE
SANTA ROSA CORRECTIONS OFFICER ARRESTED
A 49-year-old Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy has been charged with theft of intellectual property. Russel Scott, was arrested yesterday by agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, charged with storing SMARTCOP proprietary files on his personal share drive located on the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office computer network. The SMARTCOP system provides implementation and…… MORE
PRICHARD POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED
A former Prichard Alabama Police officer has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges. Bryan Pearman turned himself into Mobile Metro Jail Monday and bonded out soon after. The new charges were the result of an investigation presented to a Mobile County Grand Jury. The City of Prichard is expected to release more information on…… MORE
SUPREME COURT DECISION
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to take up a challenge to the constitutionality of a Florida law that sets different tax rates for satellite and cable-television services. The U.S. Supreme Court, without explanation, turned down Dish Network’s appeal of a ruling last year by the Florida Supreme Court that upheld the law. The state’s…… MORE
PENSACOLA DEATH INVESTIGATIONS
Police are working two death investigations, both of which are believed to involve drug overdoses. Police found one of the victims was found dead inside a vehicle at “P” and Gadsden streets around 3:30 p.m. Monday. There were no signs of trauma. Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to contact the Pensacola Police…… MORE
FOUND BODY ID’d
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found in Navarre Sunday. Investigators say the body of 47-year-old Toby Dixon, of Birmingham, Alabama was found in a parking lot, but there were no indications of foul play. However, the investigation remains active and ongoing and are treating the case as suspicious until proven…… MORE
