News Flash

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHARES MESSAGE FROM LOCAL VDOT

VDOT has informed the Office of the Sheriff of ramp closures due to paving. Please allow yourself extra travel time, and drive safe.

The North Bound ramp off 220 to 220 Business will be closed from 5:00 PM Sunday, August 9, 2020 to 6:00 AM Monday, August 1...

DID YOU EXPERIENCE IT?

Many Franklin County residents have indicated they felt a “shaking of the home” just after 8am this morning.

The National Earthquake Center has stated a 5.1 magnitude quake occurred at 8:07 AM just southeast of Sparta, NC.

A smaller eart...

SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARREST ON CASE

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a report of a breaking and entering at Exchange Milling Company at 1380 Franklin Street in Rocky Mount.

The incident occurred on June 13-14 where surveillance footage showed a white male ...

RECENT SCAM ATTEMPTS

Several folks have recently received phone scam attempts with the ruse of a family member being in jail and needing money.

Even if they call you by name, this is probably a scam. Ask them a personal question that only your family member would know.&nbs...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REMINDS DRIVERS "DON'T TEXT WHILE DRIVING"

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ANSWERS CALL IN HENRY AREA

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office update on incident in the Henry area on July 14, 2020

Incident July 14

SHERIFF'S OFFICE JULY NEWSLETTER

July 2020 Newsletter

SHERIFF'S OFFICE REMINDS EVERYONE TO BE SAFE ON ROADS

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to be safe on the highways this summer.In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, the Office of the Sheriff have put together a photo reminder of ways you can be a safe drive.Let’s all ...

FCSO SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a possible suspect vehicle in relation to the armed robbery incident on Monday, June 29, 2020 in the Providence Church area. Anyone who may have information on this incident or this ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LOOKING FOR BURGLAR

Someone broke into Exchange Milling Company this past weekend.

Please call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office if you have any information. 540-483-3000

See link here for more details.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE WEBSITE UPDATES

The Office of the Sheriff is always trying to keep our website up to date with current topics and helpful links to assist our community members. Take a look at the website’s new "How Do I" tab to get answers for various commonly asked ...

2-1-1 VIRGINIA RESOURCE

Did you know you can dial 2-1-1 to find community services in your area? Its free and confidential! When you dial you will be connected to a trained professional who can provide referrals for health and human services. 

These include food banks, s...

IMPORTANT TO WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY

See photo (attached)

Great information from the Franklin County Department of Public Safety.

Note #5 on how to turn off the water.

Also remember, use your drying towel to open the door/s/ exiting the restroom area.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECKS

Carilion will begin holding monthly child car seat safety checks at the Rocky Mount Fire Department, 1250 North Main Street in Rocky Mount and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will be assisting periodically.

The first check will be held on Mo...

DRUG SATURATION PATROL

Drug Saturation Patrol-1/13/20-10a-10p

Total Traffic Stops-36

Areas Patrolled- Virgil Goode Hwy, Town, Doe Run, Sontag, Henry, Boones Mill, Redwood, Sydnorsville, Wirtz, Callaway, Ferrum, Snow Creek

Race/Gender-Includes All Occupants of Vehicle

Black Males-9

W...