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Sheriff asks for help finding child abuse victims

Posted on April 21, 2020

Yesterday, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan streamed a message on Facebook asking anyone whose children have had contact with Nicole Lynn Walter, a Pensacola nanny and foster parent to contact the Escambia…

And now this: Sheriff Morgan refuses to release homicide details to PNJ because of cartoon

Posted on March 29, 2018

Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan is upset over a PNJ editorial cartoon. He has instructed his public relations unit to no longer give direct comment to the daily newspaper, according to an…

Governor tells Sheriff Morgan state will fund SROs

Posted on March 1, 2018

This morning Escambia County Commission chairman Jeff Bergosh put off any discussion on allocations of the LET funds while he determined if the funds should be used for adding more school resource…

Sheriff Morgan objects to ‘shade meeting’ on his appeal

Posted on October 23, 2017

Last week, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan sent his budget appeal to the Florida Cabinet. The Escambia Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a shade meeting to discuss the appeal for this…

Welcome to Black Hole Budgeting: Showdown looms

Posted on July 13, 2017

In the good old days – or should I say “good old boy days” – of county government, County Administrator George Touart and Sheriff Ron McNesby knew how to manipulate their budgets….

Mister Pervert cyberstalking victims now total 32

Posted on February 6, 2017

More victims have come forward in the Mister Pervert cyberstalking investigation, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s office. “Right now we have gotten up to 32 victims, all ranging in different ages,”…

Governor honors Escambia County deputies

Posted on December 12, 2016

During last week’s Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott recognized Escambia County Deputies Darren Robinson and Stefan Chamlis with the Medal of Heroism for their bravery and courage when they saved six…

Buzz: Simmons headed to ECSO, Alexander fights to keep job

Posted on November 22, 2016

Escambia County Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons will leaving the county to work for Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan, according to sources close to both agencies. Simmons retired as Pensacola Police Chief…

For Halloween, please do not dress as a deputy

Posted on October 20, 2015

NorthEscambia.com reports that a second man has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says when accused police impersonator Joshua Lynam pulled over an undercover deputy…

Transcript on the press conference on the triple homicide and possible ‘Blue Moon’ killer

Posted on August 5, 2015

Here is the transcript from yesterday’s press conference on the “Blue Moon” killer: And we’ll have a small press packet to hand out to you or you may already have it. Basically…

Law enforcement looking for Blue Moon killer in triple homicide

Posted on August 4, 2015

At a press conference this afternoon, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said that his investigators believe that the triple homicide that was discovered last Friday could be tied to witchcraft. Morgan said…

Former DEA agent pre-files for Escambia County Sheriff

Posted on July 13, 2015

Press Release: John D. Johnson, a local law enforcement veteran and resident of the Oak Grove community in Escambia County pre-filed for the office of Escambia County Sheriff. Johnson, a Republican, is…

Three Wanted for Questioning in Truong Homicide

Posted on September 25, 2014

Escambia County Sheriff’s investigators would like to talk to Willie Mae Thornton, 39, Devarian Tevion Weatherspoon, 19, and Brittany Janeisha Dixon, 20, concerning the Sept. 13 homicide of 50-year-old Phuong Nguyen Truong….

ECSO and U.S. Marshalls apprehend fugitive linked to heroin ring

Posted on August 7, 2014

Escambia County Deputies and the U.S. Marshall’s Task Force apprehended James Jonathan Mitchell, 50, who was being sought on a revoked bond. After receiving numerous tips from the community, Mitchell was located…

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office issues official statement on evacuation

Posted on May 23, 2014

On the evening of May 22, 2014 at approximately 7:45 PM the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office had to evacuate its main building due to the release of natural gas into the air…

Operation Reindeer Games nets over 90 arrested; Guns, Drugs, Counterfeit Money Seized

Posted on December 17, 2013

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 past week in the second phase of…

In Hot Pursuit race set for Nov. 16

Posted on October 18, 2013

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Sixth Annual ‘In Hot Pursuit’ 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16 on Pensacola Beach. There will be a fun beach course, great door prizes, and medals…

County, Sheriff Wrestle Over Budget, Transfer

Posted on July 10, 2013

It looks like the Escambia County Commission might not be able to rely on the sheriff’s internal service fund money to pay for the transfer of jail operations. Escambia County Sheriff David…

Person Wanted in Charges from Belair Rd Shooting

Posted on January 14, 2013

Press Release: Escambia County Investigators are asking for helping locating Kwamane Q. Silas, 22, of Pensacola, FL. Silas is no longer just wanted for questioning, instead he is wanted on charges stemming…

Sheriff’s Race Primer

Posted on July 2, 2012

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 Powell; both are Republican. The winner of…

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