Posted on: February 9, 2021
The State of Virginia's Burn Law goes in effect on February 15, 2021 - April 30, 2021.
Click on the attached photo, expand for full view and see more details about the Virginia Burn Law.
Sheriff News
Posted on: February 5, 2021
If you are a rising senior at Franklin County High School and are going to college for a Criminal Justice Degree, the VSI offers a scholarship. This is also for those already in college for a Criminal Justice Degree.
Follow the link, below, and apply for t...
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Sheriff News
Posted on: February 4, 2021
In January 2021, the Office of the Sheriff received certification from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VALEPSC) confirming that this department meets the eligibility standards set forth by the U. S. Department of Justice fo...
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Sheriff News
Posted on: February 4, 2021
The Office of the Sheriff has sent out a press release concerning theft from a vehicle and use of the victim's credit cards.
The suspects allegedly broke into a resident's vehicle and stole credit cards, then, used these credit cards at t...
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Sheriff News
Posted on: January 25, 2021
(Fixing an error in our earlier post today......thanks Sgt. Chad Austin)
The new code (46.2-818.2) has been in effect for almost one month.
“It is unlawful for any person, while driving a moving motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth, t...
Posted on: January 4, 2021
Sharing information from the World Health Organization concerning lessening the spread of COVID - 19.
See photo attached.
BE SAFE
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Sheriff News
Posted on: December 28, 2020
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
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Sheriff News
Posted on: December 23, 2020
The Office of the Sheriff would like to remind everyone traveling in the Scruggs Road area to be aware of a new traffic pattern at the Scruggs Road/Bluewater Drive intersection.
There is now a FOUR-WAY STOP at this intersection, where previously only traff...
Posted on: March 26, 2020
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.
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Sheriff News
Posted on: January 15, 2020
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...
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