News Flash

SHARING A MESSAGE FROM PIEDMONT COMMUNITY SERVICES

Marcie Altice (LPC, Clinical Manager) asks us to share. 

She says, “Piedmont Community Services is still providing services to our Community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although our office building is closed to the public, staff are st...

COVID 19 AVOIDANCE REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

Along with other agencies in Franklin County, Standing Watch attempts to remind our residents of ways to avoid catching and spreading this virus.Remember social distancing plays an important role in slowing the spread of this virus.

SHARING A POST FROM PATRICK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is sharing a post from our neighbors in Patrick County.It is reference to Governor’s Order 55 and how churches can properly hold services.(OAG - Office of Attorney General of Virginia)

COUNTY BUSINESS GIFTS SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITH CLEANING PRODUCT

Thursday, April 2, Deidra Nininger from Allied Termite and Pets Control, Boones Mill, stopped by our office and donated several gallons of a concentrated liquid agent rated to kill viruses.

Captain Erik is pictured with Deidra and said, "This is a hug...

GOVERNOR ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER

Today, Governor Northam issued EO-55. This order is in conjunction with EO -53 issued on 3/23/2020.

EO-55 extends some of the restrictions and is a more active attempt to impede non essential public gatherings.

Click the link to view Governor’s Or...

GREAT INFO FOR HANDLING THE STRESS

With all the news and constant barrage of negative situations coming at us today, click this link below and learn how to help yourself manage today’s stress points.

Emotional Well-being

DEPUTIES IN PROTECTIVE ATTIRE

You may see some deputies wearing gear that’s a little unusual for them. Here at FCSO we are committed to the health and safety of our community. That’s why we now equip our deputies with personal protection equipment (PPE). Deputies l...

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...

CARILION CANCELS CHILD SEAT EVENT FOR APRIL

Carilion has notified our office, due to the COVID 19 issue, they have cancelled the April 13th Child Car Seat Event.

They will access the situation and make a decision on the May 11th event at a later time.

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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK WITH COVID-19

The Sheriff’s Office is sharing this information put out by our E911 Center recently.

The number one thing is to stay home if you are sick, whether or not you suspect it may be the corona-virus. If you do go seek medical care, please call ahead t...

PUBLIC IS WARNED ABOUT SCAM ATTEMPT

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was advised today, a resident received a fraud phone call.

The call, claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, actually used a FCSO phone number and asked the resident personal information.

Be adv...

SHERIFF OVERTON ANNOUNCES UPDATE CONCERNING OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SHARES DECLARATION FROM VIRGINIA COURTS SYSTEM

 Below, (long read) is a declaration issued by the Virginia Supreme Court concerning the status of all courts in the Commonwealth. 

 Most ALL cases, hearings and court events are currently on hold (with a very few exceptions)

&...

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF SHARES INFO FROM NEIGHBORING COUNTY

CRCC EVENT HELD BY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Civilian Response and Casualty Care (CRCC) training at the Franklin Center. 

There were two sessions, four hours each, one in the morning and one in the evenin...

SHERIFF OVERTON ANNOUNCES "CHRISTMAS JOY"

Franklin County Sheriff Bill Overton announced today a re-naming of a familiar charity outreach the Office of the Sheriff produces.

 Operation Christmas Tree will now be Christmas Joy.

 Sheriff Overton stated FCSO was no longer able to sec...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS DON'T RIDE DRUNK

If you think driving a car while intoxicated is dangerous, think about riding a motorcycle inebriated.

The Office of the Sheriff encourages all of our motorcycle community to RIDE SOBER.

In 2017 during Labor Day Weekend, 42% of motorcycle crashes resulting ...

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...

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS, "TALK TO YOUR TEENS"

 "Talk to your teens about buckling their seatbelts and save driving practices" is the message from the Sheriff’s Office today.

 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a page dedicated to answering many of you...

SHERIFF'S OFFICE OFFERS WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS

 As of this post, Franklin County has been spared snowed over and icy roadways this winter. But, we know that could change very quickly.

 Not only is speed a factor in "good weather" crashes, but it plays a role even on snow and...

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...