About this episode

Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses various local events and incidents in Escambia County.

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons joins the show to discuss the low pass for the Blue Angels Air Show, he was physically at Breakfast with the Blues. Sheriff Simmons mentioned he got to meet with Captain Royce Williams, a legendary 101-year-old Navy fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient who was recently honored with a dedicated aerial tribute at the Pensacola Beach Air Show. He got to Deputize Captain Williams, Sheriff's Department celebrating 205 years today. Escambia County celebrating 250 years. Beach event happened with a shot fired near the wharf restaurant (not the orange beach concert venue) - someone accidentally shot themselves in the leg, Pcola beach lot (Casino Beach Parking lot) closed in 5a hour for Blues Thu and Fri. Sheriff says the Sheriff's Department only uses their 5 or 6 spots near the precinct. Says lifeguards had trouble finding spots, firetrucks also. Man stole his friend's truck, fled and eluded and was tased. Burglary at Crabs You Got Em on the Beach. Overnight arrest of man with cocaine and marijuana charged with trafficking. Horrible story about parents of a daughter that they neglected.

People in this episode

Guest: Chip Simmons

Topics covered

• law enforcement
• community events
• military history
• public safety
• local news

Keywords

• Chip Simmons
• Royce Williams
• Blue Angels
• Escambia County
• public safety
• air show
• law enforcement
• local news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sheriff's Department

Places: Escambia County, Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach Parking lot, Crabs You Got Em

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