A tip about a wanted man led Franklin County deputies to a home on Pleasant Hill Road in Martin, Georgia, where they arrested a South Carolina fugitive on a stack of child-sex warrants, authorities said.
Deputies took Dennis Jerry Conner into custody at the residence on Thursday and booked him into the Franklin County Detention Center. Local officials have not shared many details about how the operation unfolded.
Arrest On Pleasant Hill Road
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office received information that a wanted individual might be at a location on Pleasant Hill Road in Martin and moved in on Thursday, according to WYFF News 4. Deputies went to the address mentioned in the tip and arrested Conner at that scene, the outlet reported. Officials did not immediately release additional information about tactics, timing, or who provided the tip.
What He Is Accused Of
Authorities said Conner is wanted out of South Carolina on numerous outstanding warrants, including solicitation of a minor and 11 more warrants for sex offenses, according to WYFF News 4. The station noted that "deputies did not disclose which South Carolina jurisdiction is charging Conner." Officials also have not given a public timetable for any extradition effort or whether Conner might face additional local charges in Georgia.
Legal Next Steps
Because the warrants originate in another state, any move to return Conner to South Carolina would follow the framework set by the U.S. Constitution's Extradition Clause and the federal statute that lays out interstate rendition procedures. Under that law, the state seeking a fugitive's return must provide certified documentation and send an authorized agent to take custody if the transfer is approved. Those rules are outlined in Article IV, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution and its implementing statute, 18 U.S.C. § 3182.
How To Report Tips
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about missing or abused children to call (706) 384-2525. That number, along with the sheriff's office address, is listed on the county website, which also posts information about the Franklin County Detention Center and public records. Authorities say more details about Conner's case will be released when appropriate, once paperwork and any extradition steps are in place.
