Erin HillGadsden County News Service A conversation that began with an idea from a program in neighboring Leon County brought Gadsden County youth and law enforcement officers together Aug. 4 to discuss trust, communication and their perspectives on interactions with one another. The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Prevention Services, in partnership with…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service A former Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputy is accused of sexually abusing multiple students over two school years, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Leon County. Sedale Canidate, who previously served as a school resource deputy in Gadsden County, faces seven felony charges, including two counts…
By Erin Hill QUINCY — Less than one month after being sworn in as Quincy’s new police chief, Brian Alexander was arrested Friday night on charges of driving under the influence after a Chattahoochee police officer reported finding him driving an unmarked Quincy Police Department vehicle on the wrong side of U.S. Highway 90, according…
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Former Quincy Police Chief Carlos Hill has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Quincy, alleging he was fired in retaliation for reporting misconduct within the police department and for speaking out on matters of public concern. The complaint, filed June 24 in the U.S. District Court for…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service A teenager was killed and another person injured in two separate shootings over the weekend at the same apartment complex in Chattahoochee, according to police. The Chattahoochee Police Department responded shortly after midnight Sunday to a reported shooting at Flint Garden Apartments. According to police, officers found that several juveniles…
Driver arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Erin HillGadsden County News Service A 14-year-old Havana teen was killed in a Saturday night crash on U.S. 27 has been identified as Zayden Swango. The crash occurred at about 9:44 p.m. May 16 near John Yawn Place in Gadsden County,…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Florida Commission on Ethics has recommended a public censure and a $1,500 civil penalty for Gadsden County Commissioner Ronterious Green following an investigation into a conflict-of-interest complaint.According to public records, the ethics commission adopted a settlement agreement resolving the matter after finding that Green had a conflicting contractual relationship…
Fabrizio Gowdy Gadsden County News Service With only one police officer serving the town, several Sneads residents called for increased law enforcements staffing during the March 10 council meeting. “Preston needs help,” said one speaker during public comment, referencing Brett Preston, currently the town’s lone police officer. Another speaker pointedly asked the council if they…
Erin Hill Gadsden County News ServiceA juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection with the fire that heavily damaged Pilgrim’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church last month in Havana.According to Capt. Anglie Holmes with the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Jan. 25 to a reported structure fire at the church, located at 645 Gibson Sawmill…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Early Sunday morning, a fire caused major damage to Pilgrim’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church on Gibson Road south of Havana.A sign posted on a tree outside the church states that officials suspect the fire was the result of arson. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating, but the cause has…
