Atmore man arrested March 8 on possession, fugitive from justice charges
Published 11:15 am Monday, March 10, 2025
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An Atmore man was arrested March 8 on possession of drug and fugitive from justice charges, according to officials.
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Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Xavier Thomas, 26, was arrested and charged with fugitive from justice and possession of marijuana II.
McMann said at approximately 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, an APD officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on North Main Street in reference to the vehicle not having a license plate displayed. The officer then made contact with Thomas.
“The officer noted suspicious behavior, and a K-9 was deployed,” McMann said. “The K-9 alerted on the vehicle, and a small amount of marijuana was discovered in the vehicle.”
McMann added that the officer checked Thomas’ identification, and discovered that he was wanted by the Okaloosa County Fla. Sheriff’s Office for possession of dangerous drugs.
Thomas was then transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton, and is awaiting extradition back to Okaloosa County.
