On August 22, 2026, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 79 after observing a vehicle without a tag.
The driver provided an Alabama identification and was identified as Kelvin Johnson. A driver’s license check revealed that Johnson had a temporary license that restricted his driving privileges to the state of Alabama. The check also showed that Johnson had an active warrant out of Alabama.
During the investigation, the deputy conducted a pat-down of Johnson and located a Glock pistol concealed in his waistband.
The deputy checked the firearm’s serial number, and the gun was confirmed to have been reported stolen out of Alabama. The entering agency confirmed that the firearm was stolen.
Johnson was placed under arrest.
Sheriff John Tate commends the deputy for the thorough investigation and attention to detail during the traffic stop. This incident is another example of how a routine traffic stop can lead to the recovery of a stolen firearm and the apprehension of someone wanted by another jurisdiction.
