Fleeing Flomaton police ends in jail

An Athens, Ala., man first observed on Martin Luther King Drive in Flomaton without a seatbelt is accused of attempting to elude the police and clocked doing 62 mph in a 25 mph zone, running through stop signs then exiting his vehicle in an attempt to flee.

Shavakie Devon Johnson, 44, was arrested and charged with a felony count of attempting to elude, resisting arrest and driving under the influence. He was also issued citations for not having his seatbelt on and driving while his license was revoked.

Police reports state about 7 p.m. Monday, March 25, Flomaton Officer Dewayne Longmire was on...