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SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING FRANKLIN COUNTY MAN

Continued efforts are underway by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to locate a missing 56-year old man, Keith Bentford Perdue. Perdue was last seen via store video surveillance at the Rocky Mount Walmart. 

If you have any information...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE OFFERS WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS

 As of this post, Franklin County has been spared snowed over and icy roadways this winter. But, we know that could change very quickly.

 Not only is speed a factor in "good weather" crashes, but it plays a role even on snow and...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE HOST TRAINING

On Saturday, February 27, 2020 at the Franklin Center, 50 Claiborne Ave, Rocky Mount, VA, FCSO will hold an ALERRT, CRCC and CRASE.

Many acronyms that are related to Active Shooter Training.

First Responder agencies are frequently requested by schools, busi...

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST

A Franklin County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle missing a front license plate and the registration displayed did not belong to the vehicle. During the traffic stop, the deputy searched the vehicle and found about 100 small baggies containin...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE WARNS OF POSSIBLE SCAM

Franklin County Sheriff Office answered a call recently and discovered a potential scam.

 A resident advises of a person promising to pave their driveway. Money was exchanged and the driveway was just partially finished.

 Now, the resident...

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...

DRUG ARRESTS MADE

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announces it has served 16 drug-related indictments in their county. Follow this link to the WSLS -10 website to read the entire story. WSLS -10. Sheriff Bill Overton thanked all the deputies for their w...