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Three Suspects Arrested in Burglary at Vacant Escambia County Home

Escambia County deputies arrested three suspects attempting to burglarize a vacant home on Twin Lakes Drive. The suspects, including a Cantonment woman and two Pensacola men, face multiple charges and are held without bond.

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Damen Anthony Bechtel, 38, of Pensacola Charges: Burglary and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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.

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Randy Breland is the Managing Editor of NewsWK Pensacola, covering local government, public safety, and Gulf Coast community news. A retired U.S. military veteran and Pensacola resident, Randy brings a commitment to accuracy and accountability journalism to Escambia County and the surrounding region. He has called the Gulf Coast home for several years and covers breaking news, civic affairs, and community events across Northwest Florida. https://www.linkedin.com/in/randybreland/ To contact Randy you can email him at News@pensacola.newswk.com

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