Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

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Juvenile arrested after threats toward Sesser-Valier school staff, students

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Franklin County sheriff warns drivers about hazards at rural intersections

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Registered sex offender arrested on felony registration violation charges in Franklin County

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Texas man sentenced in Franklin County child pornography case

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Illinois man arrested after nearly $160K boat purchased with bad check, deputies say

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Two arrested in Franklin County burglary investigation

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Person found dead after shooting and house fire in Benton

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Franklin County sheriff’s office announces heartbreaking loss of K-9 Vader after battle with illness

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Traffic stop in Franklin County leads to drug and firearm charges

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Traffic stop leads to methamphetamine charge in Franklin County

Franklin County authorities seek whereabouts of absconded sex offender

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Sheriff’s office seeks public help locating three wanted individuals

Anonymous tip leads to recovery of stolen ATV in Franklin County

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Woman charged in Franklin County after allegedly shooting husband

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Rend Lake kicks off 2025 summer recreation season

Man arrested for burglary at Zeigler-Royalton High School

Franklin County Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in locating wanted individuals

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Sheriff's office suspends on-site visitation due to construction

Franklin County K9 Stryker receives protective vest donation

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Franklin County Sheriff's Office retires K9 Riot due to medical condition

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Franklin County authorities seek public's help in locating wanted individuals

K9 locates meth and fentanyl during traffic stop

Deadly crash in Franklin County

Suspects at large after high-speed chase