Traffic stops lead to three arrests

Atmore police made traffic stops on three consecutive days that led to three Atmore residents going to jail on charges that included drug possession, DUI and receiving stolen property.

Darren Knighten, 33, was charged with drug trafficking, unlawful possession of marijuana II and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jaylon North, 21, was charged with receiving stolen property and DUI.

Rickey Maddox, 32, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

All three suspects were transported to the Escambia County Detention Center i...