Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement agency in Franklin County
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Detective fired for alleged 'unconstitutional' Flock camera abuse
Detective Janet Leonard was fired after using the system to "track every movement of a single, private citizen," Sheriff Kevin White said in a release.
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Sheriff: Franklin County detective fired for misuse of Flock Camera system
Detective Janet Leonard was fired after using the system to "track every movement of a single, private citizen," Sheriff Kevin White said in a release.
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Husband, wife dead in apparent Franklin County murder-suicide; child found safe
A husband and wife are dead after an apparent murder-suicide outside a Franklin County home near Lake Royale. A child under the age of 10 was found safe inside the home after reportedly hearing gunshots hours before law enforcement was called to the scene.
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Boy shot multiple times in Franklin County, deputies say
Franklin County sheriff's deputies said a boy was shot multiple times on Friday. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on South Chavis Street near Franklinton.
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Franklin County man sentenced to 10 years for selling drugs that resulted in 1 death
Back in January, Ahmod Talley pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to sell/possess with intent to sell and possession of a gun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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Franklin County man says missing dog was found beaten to death, sheriff's office investigate
Leo Martinez, the dog Nina's owner, said she disappeared early New Year's Day in Franklin County and was found beaten to death and with a trash bag over her head. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Man accused of shooting Franklin County deputy formally charged
Jermaine Branch, 40, faces charges including attempted murder after shooting Franklin County Deputy Taylor Lucas. Both were hospitalized and released. Branch is held without bond and expected back in court on Jan. 12.
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Two sheriff deputies shot in separate incidents in one week
Two sheriff deputies from different counties were shot in the same week, highlighting the dangers law enforcement officers face. Corporal Daniel Allen, who experienced a similar incident two years ago in Oxford, said the shootings could have lasting trauma from the events.
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Franklin County deputy shot in Louisburg; sheriff says suspect in custody
According to 911 dispatchers in Louisburg, the shooting happened on East River Road. Franklin County Sheriff Kevin White on Facebook confirmed that a deputy was shot.
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Franklin County man arrested for missing court in infant son's first-degree murder case
Patrick Rayvon Jordan, 25, was arrested after missing a court hearing for the murder of his 7-week-old son, Chozen. Initially charged with second-degree murder and child abuse, charges were upgraded to first-degree murder. Jordan, now held without bond, is due back in court on Dec. 1.
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Franklin County suspect barricaded in home, reportedly fired shots at deputies
The sheriff's office reported the person barricaded inside a home on Twin Creek Drive fired shots at deputies on the scene. Family members told WRAL News they are asking the man inside the home to come out peacefully.
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Suspects wanted in connection with attempted murder of deputy in custody
Two men in Franklin County believed to be connected to attempted murder of a sheriff's deputy are behind bars. Deputies arrested Thurman Henderson and Malachi Taylor. They are both being held without bond.
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Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, top 10 most-wanted man found in Franklin County
Franklin County deputies arrested Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez, a man wanted for murder in Puerto Rico.
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Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, top 10 most-wanted man found hiding in Franklin County
Franklin County deputies arrested Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez, a man wanted for murder in Puerto Rico.
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Franklin sheriff calls for county manager's resignation after she issues guidance for Helene reimbursements
County Manager Kim Denton wants Franklin officials to document hurricane relief efforts to ensure eligibility for federal reimbursements. Franklin Sheriff Kevin White calls it red tape.
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Two men killed in double homicide in Franklin County, man charged with first-degree murder
Franklinton police are investigating after two men are dead and a man living with them is charged with their murders.
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Teen died from accidentally ingesting fentanyl, Franklin Co. Sheriff says
According to the Franklin County Sheriff, 18-year-old Jacob Cope died from accidentally ingesting fentanyl. Cope was found dead on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.
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Youngsville kennel owner arrested, couple claims their dog died in her care
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office was recently notified by animal control of an illegal kennel operation in Youngsville. Anne-Marie Green has been arrested in connection to this.
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Wife of man killed by Franklin County deputies hopes for change, resources for people in pain
Angela Tripp said she hopes to bring awareness and find ways to help people dealing with chronic pain after Franklin County deputies shot her husband to death.
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Wife of Franklin County man shot, killed by deputies calls for resources for patients with chronic pain
Angela Tripp said she hopes to bring awareness and find ways to help people dealing with chronic pain after Franklin County deputies shot her husband to death.
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Wife: Man was in crisis, had BB gun when deputies shot him
Family members tell WRAL News a man shot and killed by deputies struggled with mental illness and had called for help the same night he was shot.
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4 arrested for string of Dollar General robberies, shootout with Franklin Co. deputies
Sheriff Kevin White says in the days before the confrontation, the same suspects had robbed multiple other Dollar General stores in Franklin County.
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Inside the Franklin County special operations unit: Enforcing death by distribution
Franklin County's special operations unit is one of the leading counties in 'death by distribution' charges. According to the state's department of health and human services, opioid overdose emergency department visits were up in June 2023 compared to the previous year.
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'This was very important to the family': Vigil held Sunday for murdered Franklin County teen
A vigil for Hamilton Mathia Woods, Jr. will be held Sunday afternoon at Mitchiner's Grove Baptist Church.
