PANAMA CITY — Police have arrested a 28-year-old man who allegedly attempted to outrun them with methamphetamine and several syringes in his possession, according to a Panama City Police Department news release.
While patrolling the parking lot of the 23rd Street Wal-Mart at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, officers saw 28-year-old Nicolas Heath Camlin duck behind a vehicle when he noticed their patrol car approaching, according to the report. Officers made contact with Camlin and asked for his name and date of birth but could not identify Camlin by the last name of Richardson he told police.
Further investigation revealed his identity and that Camlin had an active warrant in Bay County for a violation of probation. Upon hearing the confirmation of his warrant, Camlin attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. A search of Camlin revealed he had methamphetamine and several syringes on him, police reported.
Camlin was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer without violence, and providing false name to a law enforcement officer. Camlin was transported to the Bay County Jail where he was also served with his warrant.