Franklinton NC Police Department

05/24/2026

04/25/2026

4/25/26 7:15 PM East Mason Street at the intersection of East Mason and Chavis Street is closed due to a fallen tree and damaged utility poles.

04/15/2026

Through-trucks with a weight greater than 13,000 lbs are prohibited on Main Street. This means that most dump trucks, tractor trailers, and other similar vehicle types that are passing through Town to get to NC 56 or to destinations outside of Town are prohibited from using Main Street. Through-truck traffic is prohibited on residential streets in the Town of Franklinton as well. Through-trucks should take US-1 to NC 56 rather than exiting onto Main Street or onto residential roadways. We greatly appreciate everyone’s assistance in improving the safety of our roadways and on minimizing the strain on our residential road infrastructure.

03/23/2026

Congratulations to Sgt Kevin Watt for being recognized by American Legion Post 52 as the Police Officer of the Year and to Franklinton Fire Chief Darrell Chalk for being recognized as the Firefighter of the Year!

03/03/2026

The Franklinton Police Department gives our condolences to Trooper Steven Perry’s family and the NCSHP.

**UPDATE** Due to an outpouring of support and a multitude of those looking to help, a GoFundMe account has been established to help support the 9 month old daughter of fallen Master Trooper Steven Perry. Those looking to help can so so by visiting the provided link: https://gofund.me/32d0d6684

Member Line of Duty Death: Master Trooper Steven J. Perry

Dear Patrol Family,

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of one of our own. Master Trooper Steven J. Perry has passed away from an on-duty traffic collision while working in Durham County. Initial indications are that early this morning he was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver while traveling on NC-147. The other involved driver is also deceased from the traffic collision.

Trooper Perry was a member of the 148th Basic Patrol School and has served Durham County throughout his nearly 7-year career. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow troopers who had the privilege of serving alongside him. We ask that you keep the entirety of his family and our Patrol Family in your thoughts.

We would like to thank the Durham County Emergency Medical Services, Durham Fire Department, Durham Police Department and the North Carolina Department of Transportation IMAP Division for their extensive assistance at the scene of this crash.

As further details become available and as a celebration of life service is planned, we will ensure that details are shared.

Please stay safe, take care of one another and keep the family in your prayers.

Warmest Regards,
Colonel Freddy Johnson Jr.

02/22/2026

The Franklinton Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Master Trooper Stien Davis, Jr.

**UPDATE** After the line of duty death of Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr. on February 22, 2026, he leaves behind a soon to be one-year-old son. A tragedy account has been set up for donations at the State Employees' Credit Union. Donations can be made by using account number 64802018 at any local branch.

Member Line of Duty Death: Master Trooper Stien Davis

Dear Patrol Family,

It is with deepest sadness that I inform you of a member’s on duty passing. Master Trooper Stien Davis, Jr. (Troop B, District 7, Robeson County) was involved in a single vehicle collision shortly after midnight this morning and was pronounced deceased.

The initial reports are that he was on duty and traveling in his patrol vehicle when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled off the road and overturned in a swampy roadside area while on NC 130. The specifics related to the cause of the collision are under investigation at this time.

Master Trooper Davis was a member of the 141st Basic Patrol School and served our state and the Robeson County area with distinction. Any forthcoming details related to his passing as well as information related to a celebration of life ceremony will be shared as we move forward.

With Regards,

Colonel Freddy Johnson, Jr.

02/14/2026

02/04/2026

01/26/2026

1/25/26 9 PM Update - The winter precipitation has concluded for Winter Storm Fern. The roads look like an ice rink so please stay home and off of the roadways if you can. Temperatures will remain below freezing until around noon tomorrow so please take it slow and anticipate slick conditions if you must venture out in the morning. Stay warm and stay safe!