Atmore man wanted by ECSO (Fla.) arrested on fugitive from just charges

Published 9:06 am Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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An Atmore man wanted by the Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office was arrested on fugitive from justice charges on Jan. 11, according to officials.

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Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Deontra French, 33, was wanted by the ECSO (Fla.) in reference to a violation of probation arrest warrant.

McMann added that French had been previously convicted of murder.

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French was then transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton where he is awaiting extradition back to Escambia County, Fla.