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A Century, Fla. man was arrested on driving under the influence and possession of drug charges on March 23, according to the Atmore Police Department.

Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Dennis Mathis, 27, was arrested for DUI, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and open container.

McMann said at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, an APD officer conducted a traffic stop on Cowpen Creek Road in reference to a vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel. The officer then made contact with the driver, Mathis.

“During the interaction with Mathis, the officer noted signs of impairment and requested he perform field sobriety tests,” McMann said. “Mathis was unable to perform the tests and placed under arrest for DUI. During a search of the vehicle, the officers discovered a small amount of marijuana and items used to ingest narcotics.”

Mathis was then transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton.