Posted on: November 26, 2020
The Office of the Sheriff wishes everyone a very, very Happy Thanksgiving!
Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: November 21, 2020
TIPS ON PREVENTING PACKAGE THEFT DURING HOLIDAY ONLINE SHOPPING
Online shopping has seen a steady increase over the past few years, and is expected to increase heavily over the next two months around the holidays. It is estimated that 8 in 10 adults are re...
Posted on: November 21, 2020
80% of all crashes and 65% of all near crashes involve driver inattention within 3 seconds of the crash.
Texting while driving increases your crash risk by 2300% because it involves all THREE kinds of distraction - manual, visual and cognitive.
**Effective ...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: November 18, 2020
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has been forced to make changes to their Christmas charity this year.
See the Channel 10 WSLS story about our decision. The thing to remember is the charity WILL CONTINUE.
WSLS Report
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: November 18, 2020
The Executive Assistant to the Sheriff manages the administrative office operations of the Sheriff; maintains and updates Sheriff’s Office leave (sick, vacation, compensatory and holiday time); reviews the Sheriff’s Office personnel ti...
Posted on: November 16, 2020
Partnering with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office shares the message that "Seatbelts Save Lives".
In 2019, 9,466 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants were killed in crashes in the United States.
Posted on: November 5, 2020
Last week, the 6th and 7th grade at Benjamin Franklin Middle School were taught about the dangers of drugs through the "Too Good for Drugs" Program.
School Resource Officer Deputy Mills worked with Piedmont Community Services, Kristi No...
Posted on: November 2, 2020
The Office of the Sheriff would like to bring a 2020 Law Update to the attention of all Franklin County residents and visitors regarding the use of cell phones while driving.
Effective January 1st, 2021, it will be unlawful for any person to operate a movi...
Posted on: November 2, 2020
Recently, members from New Vision Baptist Church dropped off snacks and "Give Grace" stickers to the Office of the Sheriff to show their support and appreciation.
New Vision Baptist Church teamed with Davis Heating and Air to provide th...
Posted on: November 2, 2020
Sheriff Overton would like to remind all residents and visitors of Franklin County that we have a "Safe Exchange Zone" in our parking lot. This area is located directly behind the Franklin County Jail and to the right of the Courthouse main entr...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: November 2, 2020
Did you know the Office of the Sheriff, County of Franklin has received approximately 484 Domestic Violence calls for service through the Office of the Sheriff County of Franklin E911 Center from January to October 2020? This number is a 96.7% increase fr...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: October 21, 2020
A few months ago, the Bridging the Gap offender program members assisted a local food bank with installing a ceiling in a storage room.
With the help and expertise of Riley Hall with Custom Siding & Remodeling, LLC, and a few local church mem...
Posted on: October 13, 2020
Recently, Franklin County Investigators Steve McFarling and Lt. J. P. Nolen gave a presentation to Cub Scout Troop 180.McFarling talked to the troop on how forensics works for law enforcement and gave a footwear impression demonstration.Lt. Nolen talked a...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: October 12, 2020
"This ride was great!"
That is what many of the over 70 people said after riding the trails from the Blue Ridge Parkway down into Franklin and Floyd Counties.
Charity organizer, Harry Clingenpeel said there were 50 ATVs and they raised over $1000 ...
Posted on: October 12, 2020
From Lisa Landes, WoodmenLife Representative:
"WoodmenLife and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize Deputy Leon Goodin for his commitment to our community for the month of September!
Sometimes all you need is a little ...
Posted on: September 1, 2020
Our schools open on Tuesday, September 8th.
We ask all residents to stay alert, don’t be using their cell phones and watch out for our children.
Residents will see new traffic patterns with the buses on our roadways, students waiting on ...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: August 31, 2020
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know "Who To Call" using the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Free Calling Chart.
From items like health, roads, excavating and much more.
Take a look at this link to our Faceb...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: July 6, 2020
Beginning now, the bridge over the Pigg River on Colonial Turnpike will close for construction. This closure is expected to last until November of 2021. Be advised that travel in this area will be affected with detours!
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Sheriff Spotlight