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SHERIFF'S OFFICE REMINDS EVERYONE TO BE SAFE ON ROADS

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to be safe on the highways this summer.In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, the Office of the Sheriff have put together a photo reminder of ways you can be a safe drive.Let’s all ...

FCSO SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a possible suspect vehicle in relation to the armed robbery incident on Monday, June 29, 2020 in the Providence Church area. Anyone who may have information on this incident or this ...

NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT JULY 1

One new traffic law allows authorities to charge a person with reckless driving if his or her vehicle is traveling 85 miles per hour.Another states it will now be mandatory for slower drivers using the left lane to move over without the need for an audibl...

VIRGINIA MOVES TO PHASE 3

Beginning Wednesday, July 1, Virginia will move into a Phase 3 guideline dealing with Covid-19. Here is a link to a PDF file comparing Phase 2 to the newly instituted Phase 3.

Phase 3

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LOOKING FOR BURGLAR

Someone broke into Exchange Milling Company this past weekend.

Please call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office if you have any information. 540-483-3000

See link here for more details.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED

BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU SHARE

The Office of the Sheriff wants to remind all residents to use precautions when sharing personal information on their social media platforms. Some information can be used by hackers to gain access to important accounts. Being proactive in protecting your ...

SHERIFF’S OFFICE GIVES TIPS TO PREVENT THEFT

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office advised residents today ways to prevent package thefts. Online shopping has seen a steady increase over the past few years. It is estimated that 8 in 10 adults are regular online shoppers. Unfortunately, stat...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE WEBSITE UPDATES

The Office of the Sheriff is always trying to keep our website up to date with current topics and helpful links to assist our community members. Take a look at the website’s new "How Do I" tab to get answers for various commonly asked ...

GOVERNORS ORDER NUMBER 63: REQUIREMENT OF WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE BUILDINGS

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Governor Northam signed Executive Order Number 63 into effect mandating the wearing of face coverings inside of buildings. 

The Office of the Sheriff wants to reiterate the importance of continuing precautions as our comm...

VIRGINIA'S MOVE OVER LAW IS IMPORTANT

Recently a Bedford County Deputy Sheriff was out of his vehicle on Rt. 460 working another call when a motorist slammed into the rear of his patrol car.

It is a reminder how important for all of us to be aware when driving and obey Virginia’s Mov...

PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

The Office of the Sheriff wants to remind everyone to be proactive in deterring vehicle break ins and loss of personal property from their vehicles. As the warmer weather is upon us, the additional vehicle traffic and outside activities have picked up. Fa...

CARE PACKAGES DONATED TO OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

Today, May 11th, Holley Insurance of Rocky Mount donated gift baskets to members of the Office of the Sheriff. Alice Underwood Smith said "The gift baskets are a thank you from your friends at Holley Insurance for everything that you guys do to make ...

2-1-1 VIRGINIA RESOURCE

Did you know you can dial 2-1-1 to find community services in your area? Its free and confidential! When you dial you will be connected to a trained professional who can provide referrals for health and human services. 

These include food banks, s...

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.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECKS

Carilion will begin holding monthly child car seat safety checks at the Rocky Mount Fire Department, 1250 North Main Street in Rocky Mount and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will be assisting periodically.

The first check will be held on Mo...

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...