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 27, 2020
VDH has made a listing of safety tips that involve all of us around Halloween.Check out their post.On this night (October 31st) let's all watch out for those walking and crossing roadways. Be alert Franklin County.
VDH Halloween Tips
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Sheriff Spotlight
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 30, 2020
The Department of Motor Vehicles along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recognizes October as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month. The Virginia Crash Data indicates pedestrian crashes, fatalities and injuries trended higher in 2019 th...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 22, 2020
On Saturday, September 19th, the members of the Office of the Sheriff received not one, but TWO treats!
Individually packaged meals were provided by the
The Landing Love Project for our day and night shifts. Pictured is Tiffany Silva (owner of Th...
Posted on: September 21, 2020
Last week, our local
Kupkakery Bakery donated some sweet treats to the Office of the Sheriff! They came in perfect timing to give us a sugar rush to get through this rainy day!
Thank you!!
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 16, 2020
Back in February 2020, the Sontag Elementary School PTO held a fundraiser auction to raise money for purchasing new playground equipment for their school. Items for the auction were donated from local and state businesses, artists, and vendors.
T...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 16, 2020
Recently, the local McDonald’s gave the Office of the Sheriff gifts of food coupons. We so appreciate this generosity. Thanks McDonald’s!Pictured L-R: Sgt. Megan Patterson and McDonald’s staff, Amanda Rucker, Owner/Operator a...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 14, 2020
Friday September 11th, members of the Office of the Sheriff were treated to lunch and dinner by a resident in our Smith Mountain Lake area. The food came with a message of encouragement for our deputies that was very much appreciated.
Our favorite piece of...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 14, 2020
This week our
Franklin County Public Schools began instruction again and we were SO EXCITED to see all of these kids’ faces! It was a very different atmosphere with new restrictions and precautions but was good to get back into!
To all ...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 14, 2020
The Office of the Sheriff received a special food gifting, recently. Thank you from the very bottoms of our hearts to Cody and his parents for delivering three dozen Krispy Kreme donuts to our office today. Cody heard about how some of our deputies were t...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 10, 2020
Not long ago, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a wonderful assortment of gifts from the Cosmato Family.
Patrick and Donna have been supporting the Office of the Sheriff for several years with their fantastic offerings of food and suc...
Posted on: September 9, 2020
Thank you both for the support and delicious food!
Pictured are Sgt Patterson wi...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 9, 2020
Recently, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from the local Pizza Hut. Management there asked for a deputy to come down and pick up 6-7 pizzas. This food gifting was from an anonymous donor or donors.
Posted on: September 9, 2020
This week, the founders of Strong Tower Ministries stopped by the office to deliver a hand made painting as a gift and show of support. Each color in the painting has a specific meaning: the Teal represents PTSD and Mental Health Awareness for first respo...
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Sheriff Spotlight
Posted on: September 2, 2020
A 7yr old Glade Hill boy, Trevor Smith, celebrated his birthday in grand fashion on Tuesday, September 1. Trevor, a huge supporter of Law Enforcement and 1st Responders, was visited by members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s ...
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Sheriff Spotlight
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
WoodmenLife and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize the Executive Assistant to Sheriff Overton, Wanda Fralin for her commitment to our community for the month of August! Sometimes heroes are the supporting staf...
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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