Tag: David Morgan
Operation Reindeer Games nets over 90 arrested; Guns, Drugs, Counterfeit Money Seized
In a joint effort, the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office hit the streets of Escambia County the…
Morgan Responds as Victim Recovers
Ceola Walker has been searching for answers since Saturday. That’s when Roy Middleton, her 60-year-old son, was shot by sheriff deputies as he tried to…
Escambia’s Big Gamble, or ‘No Blinking’
The Escambia County Commission has decided to take over operations of the Escambia County Jail. The move follows fruitless negotiations with the Escambia County Sheriff,…
Brush Strokes and Non-Starters
It’s unclear what course of action the Escambia County Commission will take in response to the recent U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the operations…
Looking for Lockup Money
Later this week, the Escambia County Commission will be looking at three proposals from staff concerning the Escambia County Jail and the sheriff’s budget. County…
County tries to block Jail Study from being released
There is a budget battle about to break out between interim County Administrator George Touart and Sheriff David Morgan. The fight is inevitable. This first…
Sheriff’s Race Primer
There are two candidates—and a write-in—vying for the Escambia County Sheriff’s seat. In the August 14 primary, incumbent David Morgan will face challenger John Russell…
Morgan vs. Powell
Much like the lunchtime cliques a few hours prior, the debate audience took to separate sides of Booker T. Washington High School’s cafeteria. Supporters of…
Attorney-Client Privilege: The Movie
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is again being scrutinized over questionable recording equipment in interview rooms. After apparently learning of plans to install video cameras…
Beast Corps: Cabinet visits Escambia County
From Beast Corps correspondent Franklin Hayes: As the largest potential economic disaster loomed in the Gulf of Mexico just a few miles off the coast…
Sheriff’s Office rounds up Brownsville gangs
ECSO Release: Investigation Into Brownsville Gang Nets Ten Arrests: An almost four month investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit and Agents with…
Notes on Beach Town Hall meeting, May 3
Please forgive any typos in these notes. Have been operating on pots of coffee, Bud Light and NY Nick’s wings for 72 straight hours. Gulf…
