Bay County Press

14/06/2024

06/05/2024

05/05/2024

The Traffic Homicide Investigation Team of the Panama City Beach Police Department is currently investigating a fatal traffic crash and is seeking the public's assistance with obtaining more information. The crash occurred on May 4, 2024, at approximately 3:22 p.m., in the area of Panama City Beach Highway, (Back Beach / U.S. Highway 98), and Hills Road.

At this time, it is unclear if the crash involved a single motorcycle or if another vehicle was involved that left the scene.

Please refer to the photo of the location provided for further clarity.

If anyone witnessed the crash, please contact a member of the Traffic Homicide Investigation Team by calling 850-233-5000 or send us a message. Your cooperation and input are much appreciated.

05/05/2024

SAT 9:43 PM: TRAFFIC COLLISION ON HUTCHISON BLVD @ ZAXBYS

There is a 2 car motor vehicle collision in front of Zaxby’s on Hutchison Blvd.

Emergency personnel are on scene and all North/West Bound traffic is being diverted into the Walmart and Zaxby’s parking lot.

Avoid the area if possible.

04/05/2024

FRI 12:07 AM: ACCIDENT INVOLVING MOTORCYCLE

We have a reporter on the scene of a motorcycle down on S Thomas Dr @ Alvin’s Island.

One person was transported to the hospital by EMS.

Both directions of travel are closed at this time.

02/05/2024

**MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ON FRONT BEACH ROAD @ SHARKYS**

We have a reporter on the scene of a traffic accident on front beach road involving a motorcycle.

The accident is in front of Sharkys and Origin Condos

We will report when we know more.

02/05/2024

**Motorcycle accident on Front Beach Road**

10:56 Update: Panama City Beach Officials had advise that they will not be giving any statements regarding the incident at this time. As soon as we are provided with information, we will update.

We have a reporter on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Front Beach Rd near Coyote Ugly Saloon.

All Eastbound traffic is being turned around, and all Westbound traffic is moving slowly.

When we have more information, we will update.

27/04/2024

**Stabbing in Panama City leaves one in critical condition**

One Panama City man is in critical condition following a stabbing on Lisenby Ave in Panama City.

According to Panama City Police officials, PCPD was dispatched to the reports of a physical altercation on Lisenby Avenue on Friday afternoon.

Upon arrival, officials had been informed that one male had been stabbed by what was believed to be one of his roommates. Officials were also advised that the suspect fled the scene on foot Eastbound on 11th Street toward Beck Ave. The suspect was apprehended near 11th St x Fortune Ave.

According to officials, alcohol had been involved, and is believed to be a major factor in this incident. Officials also advise that this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.

24/04/2024

**Large Brush Fire in Washington County**

We have a reporter on the scene of a large brush fire in Washington County near Lakin Dr.

Washington County Sheriff, Greenhead Fire Department, Bay County Fire Department, and Forestry Service is on scene at this time.

24/04/2024

Update: Fire officials say that no flames were showing at time of arrival. It appeared to be that the wires in an exhaust fan were melted and showing smoke.

We have a reporter on the scene of a fire at Heritage Apartments on Frankford Avenue in Panama City.

At this time, we have no further information, but will update as soon as more info is received.

11/04/2024

-OJ SIMPSON DEAD AT 76 AFTER CANCER BATTLE-

Reportedly, In the recent years, Simpson had been battling prostate cancer, but had landed in hospice care within the last few months.

Simpson passes away Wednesday in Las Vegas according to his family. They say he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren when he died on Wednesday night.

Simpsons death was confirmed by his attorney.

09/04/2024

Vehicle Fire @ Baldwin Rd. X Harrison Ave.

All Eastbound traffic on Baldwin is being directed South onto Harrison Ave.

No injuries are involved.

We will update as more information comes available.

09/04/2024

AVOID HIGHWAY 77 IN LYNN HAVEN

**2 accident on highway 77**

One at 77 x Mosley Dr. (Cleared 12:44 PM)
One at 77 x E 24th Street (Cleared 12:48 PM)

Traffic is backed up for blocked in both directions.

09/04/2024

Update: 12:45pm. All lanes are clear 👍

Update. 12:30pm. Tow trucks are working on clearing this intersection. Meantime another accident at southbound Hwy77 and East 24th.

Update: 11:55am.they are rerouting traffic by the tire shop

Tuesday, April 9 11:40 AM
This is a crazy morning! We have a accident in front of the Lynn Haven post office on 77 car rolled over avoid that area

08/04/2024

Rollover Traffic Accident // 231 x Bayou George Dr

We have a reporter on scene of a rollover traffic accident on Highway 231 in the Bayou George area

It appears that two vehicles collided and one vehicle was overturned as a result of the impact. We do know injuries were involved, and an unknown number of people were transported to a local hospital.

Northbound traffic on 231 is slow rolling at ~5 MPH.

As more information becomes available, we will update.

06/04/2024

6pm Sat 4/6 per PCBPD - Walmart is NOT being raided and WalMart is OPEN. PCBPD is onsite to assist. If Walmart decides to close one entrance, that is up to the store PCBPD will help. Currently, both entrances and the store are open. The parking lot is not even half full. Front Beach Road entry to parking lot is closed. Middle Beach is open

05/04/2024

05/04/2024

**Traffic accident in Panama City Beach leaves one 49 year old female dead**

At approximately 8 PM, on Front Beach Road near the Coconut Grove Motel, a female was struck and killed by a pickup truck traveling eastbound.

Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol say that the female crossed Front Beach Road, coming from the North side near Dirty Dicks Crab Shack. The female attempted to cross to the South side of the road, near the Coconut Grove Motel.

She successfully crossed 4 lanes, but was struck in the southernmost travel lane. Life saving methods were attempted on the female, however were unsuccessful.

As soon as we are cleared to release more information, this post will be updated.

05/04/2024

We have a reporter on scene of a traffic accident involving fatalities on Front Beach Road in front of Dirty Dicks Crab House.

As far as we know a person was struck by a black pickup truck.

ALL LANES ARE BLOCKED! West and Eastbound lanes are shut down. You must reroute.

More to come.

04/04/2024

Thursday 4/4. 6:45pm. Accident
231 s at dam / 390

02/04/2024

Panama City Beaches current traffic conditions… 😬

01/04/2024

We have reporters on the scene of a person struck by a vehicle on Front Beach Rd, directly in front of The Liq.

As far as we know, injuries were involved and one person was transported to the hospital.

As more details become available, we will update this post.

31/03/2024

On scene at motor vehicle crash at Nautilus x Phillip Griffits Parkway

31/03/2024

Update: The driver submitted to a field sobriety test by FHP and was placed under arrest for DUI.

We have reports on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Phillip Griffits Parkway x Nautilus Dr at the stop sign.

There appear to be no injuries. Use caution while in the area.

30/03/2024

2:30 AM: We have reports of a traffic accident involving a motorcycle on S Thomas Dr in front of the Circle K, near Laketown Wharf.

We know injuries are involved, however we do not know the extent of the injuries.

Officials advise to use caution while in the area.

27/03/2024

FOUR ARRESTED AFTER FIGHT ERUPTS AT MIDDLE SCHOOL

March 26, 2024

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of three juveniles and an adult after a fight broke out at Jinks Middle School today between two students.

The School Resource Deputy (SRD) responded to the fight and arrested the aggressor, leading her out to his vehicle. Another student had phoned the aggressor’s mother who quickly responded to the school with a baby in her arms and additional juvenile family members.

The family confronted the SRD and another deputy who had responded to the school to assist. Family members of the arrested student jumped the SRD as he was putting the arrested student into his vehicle. The other deputy stepped in to help.

The SRD radioed for additional help and about 12 BCSO deputies and officers with the Panama City Police Department responded to the scene. Arrested were Phyllisia Causey for Battery on a LEO and Resisting Without Violence and Jewel Moore, age 13, for Disruption of a School Function and Resisting with Violence. Two other juveniles, both age 16, were arrested and charged with Trespassing on School Property, a misdemeanor.

The baby was turned over to DCF and then to another family member.

26/03/2024

**BAY COUNTY MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING POLICE IN A U-HAUL**

Joshua Wayne Burrell, of Panama City, FL was arrested in the early morning hours of Tuesday after he fled from Springfield Police while driving a U-Haul box truck.

Burrell led police on a pursuit around the Springfield area after failing to yield to police emergency lights and sirens. The suspect came to a final stop at Panhandle Marine & Boatyard, just West of the Papermill. Once coming to a final stop, Burrell exited the U-Haul and led officers on a foot pursuit. Shortly into the foot pursuit, Burrell jumped into the chilly bay waters where he was held at gunpoint by police.

Law Enforcement did search the back of the U-Haul while on scene, but nothing was found other than clothes, furniture, and a mannequin wearing a striped dress.

Joshua Wayne Burrell was placed into custody and booked into the Bay County Jail by law enforcement officials and is being charged with the following:

-Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
-Fleeing/Eluding Police without Regard for Public Safety
-Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription
-Possession of Ma*****na over 20 grams
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The U-Haul was not believed to be stolen.

However this story seems quite unusual, this is all too familiar for Joshua Barrell.

In 2020 Burrell was sentenced to 18 months in prison for Fleeing/Eluding a Marked Police Car.