The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 06:30 PM

Johnson City Man Arrested After Deputies Find Nearly 900 Rounds Of Ammunition, Other Weapons During Traffic Stop

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (SOURCE: WJHL, WVLT) – Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office said a Johnson City man faces multiple charges after unregistered automatic weapons were found in his possession during a traffic stop on Old Jonesborough Highway on Monday.

Authorities told WJHL a deputy initiated a traffic stop after seeing Scott A. Edmisten, 43, speeding on Old Jonesborough Highway.

During the stop, deputies took Edmisten into custody after learning that his license was suspended for failure to appear in court.

Investigators found a loaded .357 magnum, a loaded .45 semi automatic, a full automatic AR rifle in .223 caliber, 1 full automatic AR rifle in .308 caliber, over 900 rounds of ammunition, as well as survival equipment in Edmisten's possession.

WJHL reports neither of the full automatic rifles were registered or had serial numbers.

Edmisten was charged with speeding, felony evading and possession of prohibited weapons.

He was arraigned in Sessions Court and is currently being held without bond.

Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were called in to assist with the investigation.