For Immediate Release: April 29, 2024

HCSO Deputies Arrest Previously Convicted Felon, Firearm Recovered

Hamilton County, TN – On Friday, April 26th, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy assigned to the downtown patrol initiative conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for its expired registration.

Upon further investigation it was discovered the plate did not belong to the vehicle and the driver’s license was revoked.

A strong odor of marijuana was noted by the HCSO deputy, and as the vehicle was being searched the suspect admitted to being in possession of a loaded shotgun, which was safely recovered along with loose ammunition.

The suspect, Cedric Conner, is a previously convicted felon who was charged with Aggravated Assault in 2004 when he had shot someone.

Mr. Conner is being charged with:

• Unlawful Removal of Registration

• Driving on a Revoked License

• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

He was then transported to the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center without incident.

No further information is available at this time.