One arrested after attempted robbery of Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop
John Todd Sem
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) made an arrest after an attempted robbery of the Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop on Hixson Pike.
HCSO arrested John Todd Sem in connection to the attempted robbery Friday October 25, 2024.
HCSO reported that deputies responded to the shop after a hold-up alarm was triggered.
The suspect was described as a mixed race male.
He attempted to rob the establishment while a handgun was visible in his waistband.
He later fled the scene, and fortunately didn’t cause any injuries or successfully rob the shop.
Later Friday evening, HCSO reported they arrested Sem.
In the process of detaining Sem, deputies uncovered a handgun.
The handgun was reported as stolen from Georgia.
Sem was transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center on the following charges:
- Attempted Armed Robbery
- Possession of a Small Amount of Suspected Cocaine.
