Sex offender jailed after violating law

A convicted sex offender who had registered his home address in Flomaton was arrested for violating Alabama's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act after officials determined he was living in Century.

Darrell Anthony Smith, 51, whose address was listed at 4247 Old Atmore Road, was arrested last week and transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton and jailed on $50,000 bond.

Flomaton police originally confronted Smith when Smith used an extension cord to hook up to power at the Flomaton Library to run electronic devices.

Police Chief Dane NeSmith said Smith admitted...