Atmore man caught in burglary attempt on game cameras
Jackson Stallworth, 63, of Atmore was arrested during a burglary in progress on Oct. 17 after homeowners noticed the man on their game cameras, according to the Atmore police department.
Prior to the arrest, officers were notified that Stallworth was blacked out in his vehicle in an adjacent cotton field, according to previous reports by CBS42.
Officers said when Stallworth noticed the them approaching him, he turned on his headlights and turned his vehicle around. He then accelerated at a high rate of speed from the cotton field onto South 21st Avenue.
They said he attempted to turn onto Airport Road, but lost control and struck a utility pole. Stallworth attempted to drive away, but only made it a short distance before his vehicle stalled.
Stallworth has since been booked in the Escambia County Jail without bond on possession of burglary tools charges, resisting arrest and criminal trespass third degree.