Century woman accused of providing false information during traffic stop: NorthEscambia.com

A Century woman is facing several charges after allegedly providing false information to deputies following a traffic stop near Walnut Hill.

An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested Jami Makala Owens, 28, on Lambert Bridge Road near Velor Road.

Owens provided the deputy with a false name, date of birth, driver’s license number and Social Security number, according to an arrest report.

The traffic stop occurred when a police officer stopped two vehicles that appeared to be traveling together. One of them was driven by a man who had an outstanding arrest warrant.

The sheriff’s office said Owens’ current driver’s license was suspended in 2020, but the name and driver’s license number she provided came back at the time as valid from Alabama.

She was charged with knowingly driving with a suspended license and obstruction of justice for providing a false name.

The incident occurred on May 19, and Owens was arrested this week on an outstanding arrest warrant. She remained in the Escambia County Jail Saturday morning with bail set at $6,500.