“White Mike” Found Hiding in Adairsville

Tommy Michael Thornton “White Mike”, 32 of Rome, was arrested this week by Floyd County Sheriff Deputies in Adairsville after a week long search.

Police stated that Thornton was observed on Facebook Live to be in possession of a gun, which was located in his wristband.  Thornton has been a convicted felon since 2004. That incident occurred back on May 19^th.

Reports said that Thornton had told police that he would come turn himself in at the Floyd County Law Enforcement Center back on May 29^th, but failed to show. It was later discovered that Thornton had left the county in order to avoid arrest.

Thornton is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstruction of law enforcement and probation violation.