Reckless Flomaton man jailed for meth

Atmore police respond to reckless driving complaint, make stop and make drug arrest

A call to Atmore police about a vehicle traveling recklessly on Highway 31 from Wawbeek heading toward Atmore led to a traffic stop that ended up sending a Flomaton man to jail after officers reported finding a plastic bag of methamphetamine inside his vehicle.

Jesse Ellis, 38, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton.

According to reports released by the Atmore Police Department, about 11:20 p.m. on Aug. 26, police received a call concerning reckless drivi...