The County Record has received a copy of the report on a Liberty County Sheriff's Office traffic stop at the center of an FDLE investigation. The report indicates a man was pulled over March 8 on CR 379 for failing to maintain a single lane. During the traffic stop, Sgt. Jody Hoagland reportedly noticed a holstered revolver beside the driver. Sgt. Hoagland had the man step out of the vehicle, then noticed an object in his front right pants pocket. He conducted a pat down search for officer safety and discovered a loaded F.I.E. .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun, with the safety off, in the man's pocket. The man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon on his person contrary to Florida Statute 790.01(2). The report notes the man was lodged in the Liberty County Jail, however, the jail log has no listing of the man ever being booked. As previously reported, FDLE has confirmed an investigation involving the LCSO is underway, but would not comment on any details. The County Record will continue providing updates as they become available.
