Sunday, December 12, 2010

Branford Man Arrested On Firearm Charge

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:                December 12, 2010

Time:                4:00 PM

 

Fanning Springs, Florida-On December 10, 2010 Deputy Jason Gallup stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic violation at 17400 NW Hwy 19.  The driver, John Earl Thomas Jr. is a habitual traffic offender and he has a suspended driver's license. 

 

During the traffic stop Deputy Gallup noticed a shotgun in the vehicle.  A criminal history check on Thomas revealed that he is a convicted felon.  Thomas was arrested for driving on a suspended drivers license and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

 

Defendant:

 

John Earl Thomas Jr.

919 Kort Road

Branford, Fl

W/M, 04/22/58

 

 

 

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
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