Crash leads to drug arrest; and charges

A Flomaton man who was out on bond, on probation and had active warrants for his arrest was back behind bars last week following a vehicle crash where he attempted to flee and was later found in possession of methamphetamine.

Joseph Marshall Creamer, 31, 2331 Cary St., was arrested last Wednesday, July 19, and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Escambia County Detention Center and was later issued a $10,000 bond on the new charges.

According to reports released by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Creamer was traveling west near 1120 Old Highway 31 near Pollard about 5:30 p.m. when he lost control of a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The vehicle left the road on the left side, rolled over and went airborne before crashing into the woods.

Flomaton Police Chief Dane NeSmith said police went to the scene, which is outside the police jurisdiction, to assist the fire department.

NeSmith said the officers recognized Creamer noting he had outstanding warrants for his arrest and Creamer attempted to run. An officer pointed his taser at Creamer and Creamer complied. NeSmith said officers detained Creamer until an ALEA state trooper arrived.

According to court records, Creamer told the trooper he was going around a curve and something snatched the vehicle to the right. Records note Creamer was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was able to exit the vehicle.

Records state Creamer admitted he had smoked meth a couple of times throughout the day before the crash.

Court records state Creamer was wearing a backpack and first refused to give consent to search. He later agreed to the search and told the trooper there were drugs inside. He also stated he was high from the meth and marijuana. Inside the backpack, troopers reported finding a small plastic bag containing a substance believed to be meth. The trooper also found a glass pipe used to ingest meth.

Creamer also signed a consent form to have a blood test to determine drug levels.