Atmore woman arrested March 24 on fugitive from justice charge

Published 9:52 am Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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An Atmore woman was arrested March 24 on a fugitive from justice charge, according to officials.

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Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Kayla Powers, 37, was arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice.

McMann said at approximately 8 a.m. Monday, Powers accompanied a friend to the APD in reference to a complaint. McMann added the officer then became aware that Powers was wanted by the New Orleans Police Department in reference to an outstanding arrest warrant for felony domestic assault.

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McMann said she was transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton to await extradition back to New Orleans.