Crime & Safety
Cobb Chamber CEO Arrested for Gun in Airport
David Connell's attorney said his client made a mistake by bringing the loaded weapon in his briefcase to Hartsfield-Jackson.
Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell was arrested today after authorities found a loaded gun in his briefcase at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
Connell’s .380 calibur handgun and two loaded clips were discovered at 7:40 a.m., according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Connell was arrested at 11:02 a.m. and transported to Clayton County jail, the AJC says. His attorney, Michael Maloof, told the newspaper that he expected Connell to be released on bond later in the day.
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WSB-TV reported at 5:45 p.m. that Connell was still in jail.
Maloof and Chamber spokeswoman Amy Selby said the incident was an accident and that Connell mistakenly brought the wrong briefcase to the airport.
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Connell was headed on a business trip, according to the Chamber.
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