Sheriff Simmons on Crime Fighting

In this episode of "We Don't Color on the Dog," host Rick Outzen sits down with Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons to discuss some of the most challenging and significant law enforcement operations in recent weeks.Sheriff Simmons shares details about a heartbreaking double homicide case involving two children that initially appeared to be a tragic trailer fire but was revealed to be something far more sinister. He also discusses the Sheriff's Office's ongoing aggressive efforts to combat child predators both online and in the community.The conversation highlights a major drug bust that seized nearly 5,000 grams of fentanyl being mixed in a local motel room, along with multiple stolen firearms, heroin, methamphetamine, and approximately $10,000 in cash. Sheriff Simmons emphasizes the unprecedented collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies—including FDLE, DEA, ATF, and FBI—in fighting the fentanyl crisis.The episode also covers community engagement initiatives, including upcoming movie nights and the deployment of mobile surveillance cameras for the holiday shopping season. Sheriff Simmons stresses the importance of transparency and showing citizens how their tax dollars are protecting the community.