Crime
Police confirm no evidence of shooting at Corry Station in Pensacola
UPDATE: Law enforcement officials have confirmed that no evidence of an active shooter or gunfire has been found at Corry Station following reports of a shots fired disturbance on Thursday morning.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting possible gunfire at Corry Station, located on Chiefs Way off Navy Boulevard.
Deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office are responding to reports of shots fired at Corry Station, part of Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola.
According to officials, the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. at the facility located on Chiefs Way off Navy Boulevard.
At this time, no additional details have been provided regarding potential casualties or suspects involved.
NAS Pensacola’s commanding officer, Capt. Chandra Newman, issued a statement regarding the response:
“Our security team is responding swiftly and expertly with our local law enforcement partners. Our concern is always the safety and welfare of our service members and their families. Our security forces will continue to work with responding law enforcement to process the crime scene.”
Security Measures in Place:
- NAS Pensacola and Corry Station have been placed on full lockdown.
- All entry and exit gates are closed, including the Main Gate and West Gate of NAS Pensacola.
- Personnel in the area are advised to shelter in place and follow official directives.
Local and federal law enforcement agencies continue to assess the situation.
Further updates will be shared through official NAS Pensacola communication channels and social media.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.