Possible rape reported in Carrabelle

Possible rape reported in Carrabelle

Law enforcement officials in Carrabelle say they are investigating the report of a criminal sexual battery at Cove Apartments.

Deputy Chief Craig Kincaid said an adult female called in the report of the incident on Saturday, Dec. 3 at about 9:15 p.m., not long after she alleged it happened.

Kincaid said the incident is being investigated with the help of a female officer. “At this point I have no evidence to prove it didn’t happen,” he said. “But I don’t think that we’ve got an imminent danger to anybody.”

He advised residents to exercise the same caution that they should do year-round, regardless of any reports of criminal sexual activity. “People should lock their doors,” he said. “A lot of time they leave doors open, and they’re lulled sometimes into a false sense of security.”

Commission rescinds local gun ordinances

On Dec. 5, county commissioners voted unanimously to rescind all local gun ordinances. The change was in compliance with a newly-passed state law that removes local authority to regulate firearms and ammunition. This law also imposes severe penalties to local elected officials for enacting or enforcing local laws regulating firearms or ammunition.

County Attorney Michael Shuler said several other local governments have also rescinded their local laws on the subject because of this new law. He said the state could impose a fine of up to $5,000 for failure to comply with the new law.

Lane closures affect U.S. 98 and Island Drive

Motorists traveling in daylight hours through the U.S. 98 and Island Drive intersection in Eastpoint endured intermittent lane closures on Tuesday and Wednesday, while construction crews paved the intersection.

Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the speed limit when traveling through the construction area, and to use caution.

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Speed limit change in Eastpoint

Effective immediately, the speed limit on Twin Lakes Road, Old Ferry Dock, and Avenue A in Eastpoint is 35 mph. The speed limit on Otter Slide will remain 25 mph because it has a sharp curve in it and several road intersections.