Man Wanted in South Carolina on Multiple Sex Offenses is Arrested in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday who was wanted in South Carolina on numerous outstanding warrants, including charges related to the solicitation of a minor.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies received information on February 26, 2026, regarding a subject wanted out of South Carolina for multiple warrants. Authorities said the warrants included one count of solicitation of a minor and 11 additional warrants for sex offenses.

Deputies from the Criminal Investigations Division and Patrol Division located and took Dennis Jerry Conner into custody without incident at a residence on Pleasant Hill Road. The arrest was made based on the outstanding South Carolina warrants.

Officials said the sheriff’s office remains committed to protecting county residents, particularly children.

Anyone with information regarding missing or abused children is encouraged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 706-384-2525 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 24-hour call center at 800-843-5678 or visit missingkids.org.