Three Suspects Arrested in Burglary at Vacant Escambia County Home

Escambia County deputies responded to a trespassing call late Friday night at a vacant residence on Twin Lakes Drive, where they caught three suspects in the act of attempting to burglarize the property. All three individuals were arrested and booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.

Incident Details

The incident occurred on July 24, 2026, when deputies arrived at the scene after receiving a report of trespassing. Upon arrival, they found the suspects trying to break into the house.

Suspects and Charges

• Amber Danielle Creighton, 35, of Cantonment Charges: Burglary and possession of drug equipment. Creighton has a prior criminal record, including a conviction for multiple counts of animal cruelty in 2017.
• Michael Joseph McCarthy, 62, of Pensacola Charges: Burglary, loitering and prowling, and impersonation. The impersonation charge was added after deputies discovered he was carrying someone else’s identification documents.
• Damen Anthony Bechtel, 38, of Pensacola Charges: Burglary and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Background on Suspect Creighton

Amber Creighton has a notable criminal history, having been convicted in 2017 of eight counts of animal cruelty. Following her conviction, she was sentenced to probation and prohibited from owning or caring for animals. She has since faced probation violation issues, although specifics were not detailed in recent reports.

Legal Proceedings

All three suspects remain in custody at the Escambia County Jail without bond, reflecting the seriousness of the charges against them.

This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding property crimes in Escambia County and the importance of community vigilance.

Sources

• https://www.northescambia.com/2026/07/cantonment-woman-two-pensacola-men-arrested-when-deputies-interrupt-home-burglary#:~:text=AmberDanielleCreighton35ofCantonmentwas
• http://intotheEscambiaCountyJailwithoutbond.
• Cantonment Woman, Two Pensacola Men Arrested When Deputies Interrupt Home Burglary : NorthEscambia.com
• Century Six: ESCO Looking For Walnut Hill Woman Convicted Of Animal Abuse : NorthEscambia.com

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