While traveling South on Wilkins Street, I observed a black, Ford Ranger traveling in the same direction. I was directly behind the vehicle exiting Walmart. As the vehicle approached the stop sign, it faled to stop and traveled straight through the traffic control device without attempting to stop.
I activated my emergency lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop. The final rest both both vehicles came to the side of the roadway between Wilkins Street and Bay Boulevard. I provided dispatch with the vehicle's tag and my final location. Dispatch advised me that the vehicle's registered owner had a suspended Florida driver's license. …show more content…
Conner provided his driver's license and registration. However, Conner could not provide proof of vehicle insurance. Conner stated "I have insurance through Geico, I just don't have the card." After further inquire, Conner admitted that he failed to pay his insurance premium. Conner also admitted to receiving notice from the D.H.S.M.V. that his license would be suspended for non-payment.
Conner was cooperative and exitied the vehicle when requested. I asked Conner if there were any weapons in the vehicle. Conner stated that he had a revolver undneath his driver's seat. I located the firearm that was in a small carrying case. I then summoned assistance from Officer Esposito.
The firearm was secured in my patrol vehicle as Officer Esposito and Sergeant Lush arrived on scene. The firearm was loaded and contained six rounds. I unloaded the rounds and placed them in the carrying case.
Dispatch conducted a wants and warrants check on Conner with negative results. Dispatch advised me that Conner's Florida driver's license was suspended on 07-18-2017, reference case #:729101925. Conner received notice of the suspension on 07-03-2017. Dispatch further advised me that Conner had no criminal