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BURGLARY AT 4-H CENTER LEADS TO ARRESTS BY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

On January 20th, 2021, Investigators with the FranklinCounty Sheriff’s Office made two arrests for the Burglary at the Smith Mountain Lake 4H Center on January 16th, 2021.

Brian Keith Gillespie, 41 years old of Rocky Mount, VA was charged with Felony Burgl...

BURGLARY AT 4-H CENTER LEADS TO ARRESTS BY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

On January 20th, 2021, Investigators with the FranklinCounty Sheriff’s Office made two arrests for the Burglary at the Smith Mountain Lake 4H Center on January 16th, 2021.

Brian Keith Gillespie, 41 years old of Rocky Mount, VA was charged with Felony Burgl...

LIFESAVING AWARD GIVEN BY SHERIFF

Recently, the Office of the Sheriff gave out several more awards to members.Typically, these awards we have been posting would have been presented at our annual award ceremony, but was cancelled due to COVID.PHOTO: L - R > Deputy Dylan Smith and Sgt. S...

LIFESAVING AWARD GIVEN BY SHERIFF

Recently, the Office of the Sheriff gave out several more awards to members.Typically, these awards we have been posting would have been presented at our annual award ceremony, but was cancelled due to COVID.PHOTO: L - R > Deputy Dylan Smith and Sgt. S...

Member Spotlight - January 2021

Brett has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years with the exception of times when his children where young and when he was away for military enlistment.  He originally joined as a teenager for something to do that would occupy his time. That &...

Member Spotlight - January 2021

Brett has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years with the exception of times when his children where young and when he was away for military enlistment.  He originally joined as a teenager for something to do that would occupy his time. That &...

SHINING STAR AWARD FOR INVESTIGATOR

Recently, the Office of the Sheriff gave out several more awards to members.Typically, these awards we have been posting would have been presented at our annual award ceremony, but was cancelled due to COVID.PHOTO: Investigator Steve McFarling received th...

SHINING STAR AWARD FOR INVESTIGATOR

Recently, the Office of the Sheriff gave out several more awards to members.Typically, these awards we have been posting would have been presented at our annual award ceremony, but was cancelled due to COVID.PHOTO: Investigator Steve McFarling received th...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESENTS AWARDS

Recently, the Office of the Sheriff gave out several more awards to members.Typically, these awards we have been posting would have been presented at our annual award ceremony, but was cancelled due to COVID.PHOTO: L - R > Donna Kelley (35 years with F...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESENTS AWARDS

Recently, the Office of the Sheriff gave out several more awards to members.Typically, these awards we have been posting would have been presented at our annual award ceremony, but was cancelled due to COVID.PHOTO: L - R > Donna Kelley (35 years with F...

Gills Creek Community Meeting

Lorie Smith, Gills Creek Supervisor for the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, would like to announce a community meeting to be held Monday, January 25 at 6:00 P.M. Lorie would like the opportunity to update her constituents on County matters and answe...

Gills Creek Community Meeting

Lorie Smith, Gills Creek Supervisor for the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, would like to announce a community meeting to be held Monday, January 25 at 6:00 P.M. Lorie would like the opportunity to update her constituents on County matters and answe...

INDICTMENTS HANDED OUT IN MURDER CASE FROM 2020

On January 4th, 2021, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigators presented evidence to the Franklin County Grand Jury regarding the above-mentioned shooting incident. Indictments were issued for the following individuals and charges: 

Qu’Shawn...

INDICTMENTS HANDED OUT IN MURDER CASE FROM 2020

On January 4th, 2021, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigators presented evidence to the Franklin County Grand Jury regarding the above-mentioned shooting incident. Indictments were issued for the following individuals and charges: 

Qu’Shawn...

THANK YOU FRANKLIN COUNTY

THANK YOU FRANKLIN COUNTY

COVID -19 INFORMATION

Sharing information from the World Health Organization concerning lessening the spread of COVID - 19.

See photo attached.

BE SAFE

COVID -19 INFORMATION

Sharing information from the World Health Organization concerning lessening the spread of COVID - 19.

See photo attached.

BE SAFE

COVID SCAM INFORMATION

See the flyer / picture attached to this article.

Great information to help all of us be aware of Covid scammers.

This picture was from our neighboring law enforcement partners, Henry County Sheriff's Office

COVID SCAM INFORMATION

See the flyer / picture attached to this article.

Great information to help all of us be aware of Covid scammers.

This picture was from our neighboring law enforcement partners, Henry County Sheriff's Office

DEPUTY STEPHANNIE MILLS RECEIVES AWARD

DEPUTY STEPHANNIE MILLS RECEIVES AWARD

LOCAL CHURCH GIFTS OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

Halesford Baptist Church donated gift bags to every FCSO employee for Christmas. Each bag had a restaurant gift card and a New Testament Gideon Bible.An email sent stated gift bags were donated from the church's members and for the Franklin Count...

LOCAL CHURCH GIFTS OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

Halesford Baptist Church donated gift bags to every FCSO employee for Christmas. Each bag had a restaurant gift card and a New Testament Gideon Bible.An email sent stated gift bags were donated from the church's members and for the Franklin Count...

BE AWARE OF NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AT SCRUGGS ROAD AND BLUEWATER DRIVE

BE AWARE OF NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AT SCRUGGS ROAD AND BLUEWATER DRIVE

SHERIFF'S OFFICE ACKNOWLEDGES MORE SERVICES HONORS

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office awarded several more employees with years of service awards on Monday, December 21st.

In the attached photo - From Left to RightDeputy Jeff Holland hit the 5 year mark......Deputy Mike Alford has 45 years in la...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE ACKNOWLEDGES MORE SERVICES HONORS

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office awarded several more employees with years of service awards on Monday, December 21st.

In the attached photo - From Left to RightDeputy Jeff Holland hit the 5 year mark......Deputy Mike Alford has 45 years in la...

FOOD GIFTING TO FCSO

FOOD GIFTING TO FCSO

Member Spotlight - December 2020

Ryan is currently the captain of the rescue division at Scruggs Fire and Rescue.  He serves with his wife Denise, who is the First Lieutenant of the rescue division. They have been married for 22 years and have 2 sons that are 20 and 16. &nbs...

Member Spotlight - December 2020

Ryan is currently the captain of the rescue division at Scruggs Fire and Rescue.  He serves with his wife Denise, who is the First Lieutenant of the rescue division. They have been married for 22 years and have 2 sons that are 20 and 16. &nbs...

SHERIFF OVERTON HONORS YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS

Recently, Sheriff Bill Overton honored three deputies who have reached notable years of service with the Office of the Sheriff.

At today's ceremony, Sheriff Overton commented on how honored he was to be able to recognize these three deputies. &quo...

SHERIFF OVERTON HONORS YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS

Recently, Sheriff Bill Overton honored three deputies who have reached notable years of service with the Office of the Sheriff.

At today's ceremony, Sheriff Overton commented on how honored he was to be able to recognize these three deputies. &quo...

Bond Rating Agencies Reaffirm Franklin County’s Very Strong Credit Ratings

Moody’s stated their “rating reflects our (Moody’s) assessment of the County’s general implicit obligation credit strength” and “the County’s sizeable tax base” as well as “healthy & stable reserves and liquidity supported by conservative management a...

Bond Rating Agencies Reaffirm Franklin County’s Very Strong Credit Ratings

Moody’s stated their “rating reflects our (Moody’s) assessment of the County’s general implicit obligation credit strength” and “the County’s sizeable tax base” as well as “healthy & stable reserves and liquidity supported by conservative management a...

FRANKLIN COUNTY YOUNGSTER HELPS DELIVER GOODIES TO OTHERS

Santa’s little helper Branson with the help of his Grandma Dee, called Sgt Johnson asking for help on delivering these goodies he had assembled. He said he wanted Sgt Johnson to pass these out to all the little boys and girls that he may encount...

FRANKLIN COUNTY YOUNGSTER HELPS DELIVER GOODIES TO OTHERS

Santa’s little helper Branson with the help of his Grandma Dee, called Sgt Johnson asking for help on delivering these goodies he had assembled. He said he wanted Sgt Johnson to pass these out to all the little boys and girls that he may encount...

Virginia Employment Commission/Virginia Career Works-Blue Ridge Updates

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF STATUS – VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS BLUE RIDGE ROANOKE CENTER

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Due to the rising COVID numbers in our region at present, out of an abundance of concern for the health and safety of our clients and staff...

Virginia Employment Commission/Virginia Career Works-Blue Ridge Updates

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF STATUS – VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS BLUE RIDGE ROANOKE CENTER

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Due to the rising COVID numbers in our region at present, out of an abundance of concern for the health and safety of our clients and staff...

Governor's Executive Order #72

Governor's Executive Order #72

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS “NO ONE LIKES A DISTRACTED DRIVER.”

Distracted driving doesn’t always mean you are on your cell phone. Here are just a few examples of distracted driving;

Changing the radio stations or volumes….adjusting the heat or AC…..looking for something you dropped in t...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS “NO ONE LIKES A DISTRACTED DRIVER.”

Distracted driving doesn’t always mean you are on your cell phone. Here are just a few examples of distracted driving;

Changing the radio stations or volumes….adjusting the heat or AC…..looking for something you dropped in t...

Member Spotlight - November 2020

Station 15 (Westlake)

Lynn was born and raised in Franklin County. He began volunteering at Franklin County Rescue Squad in 2001, partly influenced by the 9/11 attacks. He has always enjoyed helping others and wants to give back to the community. That oppo...

Member Spotlight - November 2020

Station 15 (Westlake)

Lynn was born and raised in Franklin County. He began volunteering at Franklin County Rescue Squad in 2001, partly influenced by the 9/11 attacks. He has always enjoyed helping others and wants to give back to the community. That oppo...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE MAKES ARREST ON STORE ROBBERY

Several days after someone robbed Old Kingery Store on Grassy Hill Road, Franklin County Sheriff's Office Investigators made an arrest in the case.

Shirley Kina-Darath Sigmon of Franklin County was arrested on November 25th with charges of Robbery...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE MAKES ARREST ON STORE ROBBERY

Several days after someone robbed Old Kingery Store on Grassy Hill Road, Franklin County Sheriff's Office Investigators made an arrest in the case.

Shirley Kina-Darath Sigmon of Franklin County was arrested on November 25th with charges of Robbery...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PROMOTING “PHONE DOWN, IT'S THE LAW”

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 ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PROMOTING “PHONE DOWN, IT'S THE LAW”

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 ...

PHONE DOWN, IT'S THE LAW

PHONE DOWN, IT'S THE LAW

Member Spotlight - October 2020

Odell Gray - Ferrum Fire Department

Odell has lived in Franklin County the majority of his life. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1985.  He attended VCU and Ferrum College, eventually graduating  from Ferrum.  Aft...

Member Spotlight - October 2020

Odell Gray - Ferrum Fire Department

Odell has lived in Franklin County the majority of his life. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1985.  He attended VCU and Ferrum College, eventually graduating  from Ferrum.  Aft...

Media Advisory-9-25-2020

Media Advisory 9-25-2020

Media Advisory-9-25-2020

Media Advisory 9-25-2020

Member Spotlight - September 2020

Anna D. - Callaway Rescue Squad

Anna is 18 years old, she obtained her EMT-B certification while in high school. She graduated this year and is currently attending Virginia Western Community College to obtain a Health Sciences Degree. She plans to eventual...

Member Spotlight - September 2020

Anna D. - Callaway Rescue Squad

Anna is 18 years old, she obtained her EMT-B certification while in high school. She graduated this year and is currently attending Virginia Western Community College to obtain a Health Sciences Degree. She plans to eventual...

Member Spotlight - August 2020

Chris Esposito - Career Staff

Chris is a Firefighter/Paramedic for Franklin County Public Safety and also serves as a fill-in captain. He has worked for Public Safety since early 2013. Chris grew up in Danville, VA and moved to Franklin County after becomi...

Member Spotlight - August 2020

Chris Esposito - Career Staff

Chris is a Firefighter/Paramedic for Franklin County Public Safety and also serves as a fill-in captain. He has worked for Public Safety since early 2013. Chris grew up in Danville, VA and moved to Franklin County after becomi...

New Franklin County Animal Shelter "Grand Opening"

The "Grand Opening" of the new $1.4 million, 6,000 sq ft facility will be Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The public is welcome to tour the facility, there will be a law enforcement K9 demonstration...

New Franklin County Animal Shelter "Grand Opening"

The "Grand Opening" of the new $1.4 million, 6,000 sq ft facility will be Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The public is welcome to tour the facility, there will be a law enforcement K9 demonstration...

EXTENDED BRIDGE CLOSURE ALERT ON COLONIAL TURNPIKE

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!

EXTENDED BRIDGE CLOSURE ALERT ON COLONIAL TURNPIKE

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!

Member Spotlight - July 2020

Michaelynn H. - Red Valley Rescue Squad

Michaelynn is a single mother of a 15-year-old son. He is an A/B honor roll student. He was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of six.  She says, “He is such a bright, intelligent, and loving youn...

Member Spotlight - July 2020

Michaelynn H. - Red Valley Rescue Squad

Michaelynn is a single mother of a 15-year-old son. He is an A/B honor roll student. He was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of six.  She says, “He is such a bright, intelligent, and loving youn...

Member Spotlight - June 2020

Baylor Janney - Boones Mill Fire Department

Baylor has been a volunteer at Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department for almost 2 years. When he isn’t at the fire station, you can find him working for his dad doing interior construction or working for Boones M...

Member Spotlight - June 2020

Baylor Janney - Boones Mill Fire Department

Baylor has been a volunteer at Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department for almost 2 years. When he isn’t at the fire station, you can find him working for his dad doing interior construction or working for Boones M...

Member Spotlight - May 2020

Ron Gearheart - Career Staff

Ron is a career Paramedic/Firefighter/Chaplain with Franklin County Department of Public Safety. He is an Associate Pastor at New Vision Baptist Church. He has been married to his wife Michele for over twenty years “bless her h...

Member Spotlight - May 2020

Ron Gearheart - Career Staff

Ron is a career Paramedic/Firefighter/Chaplain with Franklin County Department of Public Safety. He is an Associate Pastor at New Vision Baptist Church. He has been married to his wife Michele for over twenty years “bless her h...

Member Spotlight - April 2020

George T. - Scruggs Fire, Rescue & Dive

George has been part of the Smith Mountain Community forever! Just ask anyone. With over 60 years of Public Safety experience, George, formerly Chief of the SML Marine Division, is now with Scruggs VFRD. He is al...

Member Spotlight - April 2020

George T. - Scruggs Fire, Rescue & Dive

George has been part of the Smith Mountain Community forever! Just ask anyone. With over 60 years of Public Safety experience, George, formerly Chief of the SML Marine Division, is now with Scruggs VFRD. He is al...

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.

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.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Franklin County residents are urged to practice healthy disease preventing practices including:

• Washing hands often with soap
• Avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
• Staying home if you are sick
• Cleaning ...

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Franklin County residents are urged to practice healthy disease preventing practices including:

• Washing hands often with soap
• Avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
• Staying home if you are sick
• Cleaning ...

Member Spotlight - March 2020

Morgan Y. - Glade Hill Rescue Squad

Morgan is 20 years old.  She took the EMT class through Franklin County High School during the spring semester of 2017 with Eric Newman.  Mr. Newman’s class introduced her to EMS and is part of the reas...

Member Spotlight - March 2020

Morgan Y. - Glade Hill Rescue Squad

Morgan is 20 years old.  She took the EMT class through Franklin County High School during the spring semester of 2017 with Eric Newman.  Mr. Newman’s class introduced her to EMS and is part of the reas...

Member Spotlight - February 2020

Mark Tatum - Company 14

Mark is 1st Lieutenant at Henry Volunteer Fire Department.  He has been with Company 14 since 2002 when the department was founded.  Mark is happily married with 2 children, John Mark and Samantha Ann Tatum. &n...

Member Spotlight - February 2020

Mark Tatum - Company 14

Mark is 1st Lieutenant at Henry Volunteer Fire Department.  He has been with Company 14 since 2002 when the department was founded.  Mark is happily married with 2 children, John Mark and Samantha Ann Tatum. &n...

Member Spotlight - January 2020

Rena Jennings - Career Staff

Rena was raised and still lives in Bedford County.  She has 4 awesome children who live close to her,  including her grandson,  Bear.  She attended Staunton River High School. After graduatin...

Member Spotlight - January 2020

Rena Jennings - Career Staff

Rena was raised and still lives in Bedford County.  She has 4 awesome children who live close to her,  including her grandson,  Bear.  She attended Staunton River High School. After graduatin...

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 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...

Volunteer

Becoming a volunteer for a fire department or rescue squad is a time consuming adventure but it is nonetheless rewarding.  Use our volunteer application to join us today!

Volunteer

Becoming a volunteer for a fire department or rescue squad is a time consuming adventure but it is nonetheless rewarding.  Use our volunteer application to join us today!