CRIME & SAFETY
Escambia man kills himself during standoff with SWAT on West Hope Drive in Ensley
An Escambia County man killed himself Friday after a standoff with SWAT during an alleged armed burglary. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office responded to the 1100 block of West Hope Drive to an armed disturbance call saying 43-year-old Connie Bonner Jr. had broken into someone's house through a window while carrying an assault rifle.
Sheriff: Escambia County murder victim was attacked, shot multiple times
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The shooting death of a man on Topaz Avenue in West Pensacola Tuesday night is under investigation. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office still seeking information about the suspect or suspects involved. Sheriff Chip Simmons says the victim -- a man in his mid-30s -- was attacked...
2 suffer injuries in Escambia County bus, tractor crash: FHP
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man and a student were injured on Friday afternoon in a crash involving a school bus and a tractor, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on CR 164 and Wilma Road. CRASH LOCATION: A 47-year-old man of McDavid was driving the tractor eastbound on CR 164 […]
Pensacola man accused of drug trafficking: ECSO
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man was arrested after deputies pulled him over and allegedly saw him throw out a bag of fentanyl, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. ECSO pulled a car over on Sunday and allegedly saw the driver, identified as 37-year-old David Lee Cordaro Dotson, throw a bag […]
Report: Pensacola man hit pregnant woman, shot gun near her
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 29-year-old Pensacola man is charged with hitting a pregnant woman and shooting a gun near her, according to an Escambia County Sheriff's Office report. Trey Thomas was arrested Wednesday on these charges:. aggravated battery - domestic violence. aggravated assault. battery - domestic. aggravated assault with...
Northwest Florida law enforcement agencies: ‘ShotSpotter’ gunshot recognition technology accurate, reliable
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — It’s been about six months since ShotSpotter has been up and running in Pensacola and Escambia County. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said it’s already alerted them of more than 300 gunshots. “We have found that the ShotSpotter program is very accurate, very reliable,” Simmons said. “With regards to indicating […]
Man arrested after over 500 grams of fentanyl, 8 guns found: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man was arrested Friday after deputies with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants on two homes and found drugs, guns, a car and cash, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office. 20-year-old Ty’Savien Jevonie Preyer-Garrett was arrested Friday for trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in methamphetamine, […]
Report: Waffle House manager attacked with broom after denying man cigarette
MILTON, Fla. (SBG) — A man attacked a Milton Waffle House manager with a broom after being denied a cigarette, according to an arrest report. Zackery Enfinger is charged with aggravated battery. The incident happened Thursday around 7:30 a.m. at the Waffle House on Caroline Street. According to the...
Northwest Florida first responders recognized for their efforts in combatting forest wildfire
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The first responders who helped extinguish the Sommerville Court forest wildfire that destroyed one home and damaged 15 others in April were recognized for their efforts. Escambia County Fire Rescue, NAS Pensacola, the City of Pensacola, the Florida Forest Service, the Summerdale Fire Department, and the Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire […]
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