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An Atmore man is facing multiple drug charges after being arrested by Poarch police following a vehicle chase where the man allegedly tossed bags containing methamphetamine out the window while being pursued. Van Skelton II, 42, 550 Taylor Circle, Atmore, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, attempting to elude, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. Skelton appeared for a bond hearing Friday before District Judge Eric Coale...
A Pensacola woman was arrested on drug charges after officers found heroin and marijuana in her possession. Heather Brooke Cash, 28, 6541 Blue Angel Parkway, was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana II and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. According to court records, Atmore Officer Ken Sessions stated Cash was found in possession of heroin and methamphetamine on Oct. 8, 2020 near Highway 21 in Atmore. Warrants were...
Monday morning on the lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse, a crowd gathered to honor the county residents who died in combat as the nation paused to pay tribute to the many men and women who gave their lives to protect the nation's freedoms. From the Star Spangled Banner and patriotic songs, the event ended with the playing of taps after retired Marine Col. Charles Jackson read the honor roll naming the 175 county residents who were killed during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vie...
Around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 28, Flomaton Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle fire on Highway 31. When firetrucks arrived on scene, the vehicle was fully involved and the fire was working its way toward the tree line, threatening to burn the woods, according to Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton. Lee and Jessica Watson, of Atmore, were traveling south on Highway 31 when the 2002 Honda Civic began smoking. "We were driving down the road and my husband pulled over...
Two adults and three children escaped injuries Tuesday afternoon when their 1995 Ford F-150 pickup truck overturned on Old Fannie Road in Flomaton and Police Chief Chance Thompson and Fire Chief Steve Stanton said the use of child restraints seats for the children prevented a more serious situation. Police and first responders were dispatched at 1:03 p.m. Tuesday to the single-vehicle cash on Old Fannie Road. Thompson said the vehicle was traveling on Old Fannie Road toward Welka Road when it...
