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A Mobile man was arrested Nov. 5 on possession of drug and obstruction charges, according to the Atmore Police Department.

Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that William Kelson, 52, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of prescription medication, obstruction of justice using a false identity and possession of drug paraphernalia.

McMann said at approximately 12:45 p.m. on the day of arrest, an APD officer responded to Dollar General on South Main Street in reference to two customers who were allegedly shoplifting.

“Upon arriving at the scene, the officers contacted William Kelson, age 52, of Mobile, as he was attempting to leave the store,” McMann said. “The officers attempted to identify Kelson who at first provided a false name and date of birth. Upon identifying Kelson, the officers discovered that Kelson had an active felony arrest warrant through the Baldwin County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office in reference to a (sex offender registration notification act) violation.”

McMann added that while searching Kelson, the officers discovered over a dozen naproxen pills, a small amount of crack cocaine and items that are used to ingest narcotics.

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