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๐Ÿ’Š Counterfeit pills can contain deadly amounts of fentanyl โ€” and one decision can change everything.Many fake pills are ...
06/22/2026

๐Ÿ’Š Counterfeit pills can contain deadly amounts of fentanyl โ€” and one decision can change everything.

Many fake pills are made to look like legitimate prescription medication, but may contain dangerous or even lethal substances. You cannot see, smell, or taste fentanyl.

The Franklin County Office of the Sheriff urges parents, teens, and young adults to stay informed and protect one another.

๐Ÿšซ Never take pills not prescribed to you
๐Ÿšซ Never buy pills online or from strangers
๐Ÿ‘€ Look out for your friends
๐Ÿ“ž If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately

Signs of an overdose may include:
โ€ข Trouble breathing
โ€ข Unresponsiveness
โ€ข Blue or gray lips/fingertips
โ€ข Loss of consciousness

One quick call could save a life.

๐Ÿ“ž Emergency: 911
๐Ÿ“ž Franklin County Office of the Sheriff Non-Emergency: 540-483-3000

Stay alert. Stay safe. Stay alive.

๐Ÿ‘” This Fatherโ€™s Day, your presence is the best present.The Franklin County Office of the Sheriff wishes all fathers, gra...
06/21/2026

๐Ÿ‘” This Fatherโ€™s Day, your presence is the best present.

The Franklin County Office of the Sheriff wishes all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures across Franklin County a safe and Happy Fatherโ€™s Day.

As families gather to celebrate, we encourage everyone to:
โœ”๏ธ Drive safely
โœ”๏ธ Buckle up
โœ”๏ธ Never drink and drive
โœ”๏ธ Look out for one another

One reckless decision can change lives forever. Make the choice to celebrate responsibly and come home safe to the people who love you most.

To all the dads who lead, protect, support, and sacrifice for their families every day โ€” thank you. We hope you enjoy a wonderful Fatherโ€™s Day surrounded by those you love. ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ž Emergency: 911
๐Ÿ“ž Franklin County Office of the Sheriff Non-Emergency: 540-483-3000

โ˜€๏ธ Summer officially begins tomorrow!As families across Franklin County head to the lake, the road, the pool, and the ou...
06/20/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Summer officially begins tomorrow!

As families across Franklin County head to the lake, the road, the pool, and the outdoors, the Franklin County Office of the Sheriff would like to remind everyone to make safety part of your summer plans.

๐ŸŒŠ Wear life jackets
๐Ÿš— Donโ€™t drive distracted
๐Ÿพ Never leave pets in hot vehicles
โ˜€๏ธ Stay hydrated
๐ŸŽ† Practice fireworks safety
๐Ÿšค Designate a sober boat operator
๐Ÿง’ Keep a close eye on children near water

A safe summer starts with smart choices, planning ahead, and looking out for one another.

๐Ÿ“ž Emergency: 911
๐Ÿ“ž Franklin County Office of the Sheriff Non-Emergency: 540-483-3000

Letโ€™s make this a safe, fun, and memorable summer for everyone! โ˜€๏ธ

๐Ÿšœ Heading to the Antique Farm Days of Southwest Virginia THIS WEEKEND? ๐ŸŒพJoin the fun at Franklin County Recreation Park ...
06/19/2026

๐Ÿšœ Heading to the Antique Farm Days of Southwest Virginia THIS WEEKEND? ๐ŸŒพ

Join the fun at Franklin County Recreation Park in Rocky Mount and enjoy a weekend celebrating farming heritage, antique equipment, demonstrations, food, and family fun!

As traffic increases around the event area, the Franklin County Office of the Sheriff reminds everyone to:
โœ”๏ธ Watch for slow-moving tractors and equipment
โœ”๏ธ Be alert for pedestrians crossing roadways
โœ”๏ธ Use extra caution in parking areas
โœ”๏ธ Obey traffic directions and posted signs
โœ”๏ธ Stay patient and drive safely

Letโ€™s work together to keep this community tradition safe and enjoyable for everyone attending.

๐Ÿ“ Franklin County Recreation Park
๐Ÿ“ž Franklin County Office of the Sheriff Non-Emergency: 540-483-3000

Have fun, stay alert, and enjoy Antique Farm Days! ๐Ÿšœโ˜€๏ธ

In observance of Juneteenth, Franklin County courts are closed today.This includes:โ€ข Circuit Courtโ€ข General District Cou...
06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, Franklin County courts are closed today.

This includes:
โ€ข Circuit Court
โ€ข General District Court
โ€ข Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a day to reflect on freedom, history, and progress.

The Franklin County Office of the Sheriff joins our community in recognizing the importance of this federal holiday.

As always, law enforcement and emergency services remain available.
๐Ÿ“ž Emergency: 911
๐Ÿ“ž Non-Emergency: 540-483-3000

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ง๐š๐ซ๐œ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐/๐จ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ž๐š๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐›๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž...
06/17/2026

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ง๐š๐ซ๐œ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐/๐จ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ž๐š๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐›๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ข๐ซ๐œ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ:

Chasity A. Scott (48) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I or II and one count of Drug Possession Sch IV on January 18th, 2026.

Charles M. Barnhart (47) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I or II and one count of Felon Possessing Weapon or Ammo on January 18th, 2026.

Isaac S. Glavan (26) for three counts of Drug Possession Sch I or II and two counts of Prisoner Possessing Unlawful Chemical on February 18th, 2026.

Amanda D. Pagans (44) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I or II, one count of Drug Possession Sch III, and one count of Obstruction on June 1st, 2025.

Josie F. Taylor (67) for one count of Selling Sch I or II Drug, three counts of Distribution of Sch IV Drug, and one count of Maintain Common Nuisance in January 2026 and March 2026.

Daniel S. Honaker (43) for two counts of Drug Possession Sch I or II and one count of Drug Possession Sch VI on January 26th, 2026.

Elisa I. Belcher (42) for two counts of Drug Possession Sch I or II, four counts of Drug Manufacture/Distribute Sch I/II, and two counts of Maintain Common Nuisance in December 2025 and May 2026.

Miguel A. Bocanegra (38) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I or II, one count of DWI, one count of Reckless Driving, and one count of Refusal of Blood/Breath test on October 20th, 2025.

Henry E. Routon (52) for two counts of Drug Possession Sch I or II on March 30th, 2025 and May 29th, 2025.

Joseph L. Gladfelter (40) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I or II on January 15th, 2026.

David A. Smith (64) for three counts of Selling Sch I/II Drug, three counts of Drug Distribution Sch I/II, three counts of Drug Distribution Sch IV, and four counts of Maintain Common Nuisance during the months of January, February and March 2026.

Desirea D. McGrady (42) for two counts of Drug Possession Sch I or II on November 2nd, 2025 and February 20th, 2026.

Grayson S. Hamlett (54) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I or II on December 15th, 2025.

Jason P. Highberger (40) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I or II on September 13th, 2025.

Trenton V. Ray (30) for one count of Drug Possession with Intent to Manufacture Sch I/II on October 31st, 2025.

Brent A. Backus (75) for three counts of Drug Possession Sch I/II in December 2025 and January 2026.

Jessica Gonzalez (34) for one count of Selling Sch I/II Drugs on March 19th, 2026.

Richard E. Holt (50) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I/II and one count of Felony Possessing Weapon or Ammo on January 18th, 2026.

Austin B. Trail (31) for one count of Drug Possession Sch I/II on February 10th, 2026.

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Our commitment to keeping Franklin County safe remains unwavering. These indictments reflect the hard work and dedication of our deputies, investigators, and law enforcement partners in combating the illegal distribution of drugs in our community. We will continue to work in combatting drugs within our community to protect our citizens and improve the quality of life for all who call Franklin County home.

๐Ÿš—โ˜€๏ธ STOP. LOOK. LOCK.Heatstroke deaths inside vehicles can happen in minutes โ€” even on mild days.Every time you park:โœ”๏ธ ...
06/16/2026

๐Ÿš—โ˜€๏ธ STOP. LOOK. LOCK.

Heatstroke deaths inside vehicles can happen in minutes โ€” even on mild days.

Every time you park:
โœ”๏ธ STOP and check the back seat
โœ”๏ธ LOOK before locking your vehicle
โœ”๏ธ LOCK your doors so children cannot climb inside unattended vehicles

Most tragedies happen when routines change, distractions occur, or a sleeping child is unintentionally forgotten.

Helpful reminders:
๐Ÿงธ Leave a purse, phone, or shoe in the back seat
๐Ÿ“ฑ Ask daycare providers to call if your child is absent
๐Ÿ”‘ Keep vehicles locked at all times

If you see a child alone in a vehicle and believe they may be in danger:
๐Ÿ“ž Call 911 immediately.

Emergency responders would rather respond early than too late.

๐Ÿ“ž Franklin County Office of the Sheriff
Non-Emergency: 540-483-3000

One quick check could save a life.

๐Ÿ’œ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminds us that protecting older adults starts with awareness, compassion, and communi...
06/15/2026

๐Ÿ’œ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminds us that protecting older adults starts with awareness, compassion, and community.

Scammers, abusers, and financial predators often target seniors through:
๐Ÿ“ž Phone scams
๐Ÿ’” Romance scams
๐Ÿ’ต Financial exploitation
๐Ÿ  Isolation and neglect

A simple phone call, visit, or wellness check could make a life-changing difference for someone you love.

The Franklin County Office of the Sheriff encourages our community to:
โœ”๏ธ Check in on elderly neighbors and family members
โœ”๏ธ Watch for unusual financial activity or sudden behavior changes
โœ”๏ธ Be cautious of requests for money, gift cards, or personal information
โœ”๏ธ Report suspected abuse or exploitation immediately

If you believe an older adult may be in danger or being exploited:
๐Ÿ“ž Emergency: 911
๐Ÿ“ž Franklin County Office of the Sheriff Non-Emergency: 540-483-3000
๐Ÿ“ž Adult Protective Services: 888-832-3858

Together, we can help protect the seniors in our community. ๐Ÿ’œ

Today we celebrate the symbol of our nationโ€™s freedom, unity, and resilience โ€” the American Flag.On Flag Day, the Frankl...
06/14/2026

Today we celebrate the symbol of our nationโ€™s freedom, unity, and resilience โ€” the American Flag.

On Flag Day, the Franklin County Office of the Sheriff honors the Stars and Stripes and all those who have served and sacrificed under it.

May we always remember the values our flag represents:
โญ Freedom
โญ Courage
โญ Service
โญ Patriotism

We proudly stand with our community in honoring the red, white, and blue today and every day.

Happy Flag Day, Franklin County!

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWEST RECRUIT GRADUATES Sheriff Overton and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office proudly congratulat...
06/13/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWEST RECRUIT GRADUATES

Sheriff Overton and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office proudly congratulate four of our members on their graduation from Basic Recruit Academy on June 10, 2026.

Over the past several months, these deputies have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to serving the citizens of Franklin County. As they reach this important milestone in their law enforcement careers, they will now continue their training through the Field Training Program and begin applying the knowledge and skills they have gained in the academy.

Congratulations to:

โ€ข Deputy Richardson โ€“ Patrol Division
โ€ข Deputy Rumley โ€“ Patrol Division
โ€ข Deputy Blankenship โ€“ Corrections Division
โ€ข Deputy Lawrence โ€“ Corrections Division

Please join us in congratulating these deputies on their hard work, determination, and accomplishment. We are proud of their success and look forward to watching them continue to grow and serve our community.

Address

70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA
24151

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