PRESS RELEASE
April 28, 2026
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Firearm
Crisp County, GA
On April 26, 2026, a deputy from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of one individual and the recovery of a stolen firearm.
At approximately 1:00 a.m., a Crisp County deputy observed a Lexus traveling northbound on Joe Wright Drive at 18th Avenue. The vehicle failed to dim its headlights for oncoming traffic and later stopped improperly in a crosswalk at the intersection of Joe Wright Drive and 16th Avenue. These violations prompted the deputy to initiate a traffic stop.
During the stop, the deputy noticed the driver and front-seat passenger switching seats. The deputy made contact with Ian Kleckley, who was in the front passenger seat and had been the driver.
A records check revealed that Kleckley had an active warrant from Crisp County. With assistance from a responding supervisor and the Cordele Police Department, deputies searched the vehicle and discovered a loaded 9mm handgun, which was confirmed to have been reported stolen by the Cordele Police Department.
Ian Kleckley, a 21-year-old male from Cordele, was transported to the Crisp County Jail and charged with the following:
- Theft by receiving stolen property (Felony)
- Driving with a suspended or revoked license
- Failure to dim headlights