Franklin Police and Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Owens. At 9:30, Tuesday night, officers attempted to stop the car Owens was driving. After Owens pulled over, he bailed out of the car and fled on foot in the area of Liberty Pike & Sycamore Drive. He remains at large. Owens is a convicted felon who was out of custody on Community Corrections.
Franklin Police have issued a *SILVER ALERT* for 88 – year old Billie Suitt Wellons.
Wellons is missing from 1101 Downs Blvd. She may be headed to Knoxville to visit some family. She would be driving a gray 2005 Honda Civic TN Tag P7671L.
If you see Ms. Wellons or have information on her whereabouts, call 9-1-1.
Franklin Police are hoping that someone may recognize a suspect who stole two delivered packages from a porch on Fair Street. There is a cash reward for information.
Franklin Police are looking for information about an auto theft suspect who stole a black, 2014 Toyota Rav4 from the Eagles Glen subdivision.
The vehicle was stolen from the driveway after the owner left her keys and purse in the unlocked vehicle. This video shows the suspect lurking in the area on the morning of the theft.
There is a cash reward if you think you recognize the suspect.
Franklin Police and Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward to anyone who can identify this December 24 burglar. At 4:00 am, he threw a landscaping rock through the glass door to McAlister’s Deli on Cool Springs Boulevard.
Once inside, the burglar forced open two cash registers and rummaged through the business for other valuables. Responding officers were alerted to the in-progress burglary when the alarm was activated by the forced entry, but the suspect was gone before they arrived.
Take a look at the tattoo or moles above the burglar’s right eye.
Lt. John Lawrence began his career with the Franklin Police Department February 3, 1992. Prior to achieving the rank of Lieutenant, Lawrence has enjoyed serving the Department and Franklin community as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team member and commander, and Patrol Sergeant. His most recent assignments include Chief Firearms Instructor and Rangemaster.
Lt. Lawrence grew up in Arkansas before joining the Army, where he served as an Infantryman, in the 101st and Korea. Lawrence continued his service to America in The National Guard and Army Reserve for 21 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant.
Lt. Lawrence has degrees from Arkansas State University and MTSU. He is also a Class 252 graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy.
“Lt. Lawrence has served both his country and the City of Franklin,” said Chief Deborah Faulkner. “He accomplished so much as a member of the FPD. I am grateful for him and wish him the best in his retirement.”
John’s contributions to the Franklin Police Department over the past 29 years have been immeasurable, and he will be greatly missed by his Franklin PD family.
Colleagues, friends & citizens can leave their sentiments and well-wishes for Lt. Lawrence by posting them in our Leave a Reply field, below.
The widespread Nashville area communications outage has impacted most of Williamson County 9-1-1 lines and many of the non-emergency numbers used to reach public safety organizations throughout the county.
For police, fire, or medical assistance call: (615) 790-5550
AT&T customers and others experiencing a cellular outage may be able to utilize their mobile phone to place calls and to send and receive text messages while connected to WiFi. To activate WiFi calling, follow the instructions below:
iPhone Users:
Be sure you are connected to a working WiFi network
Go to settings and click “Cellular”
Click on “Wi-Fi Calling”
Slide “Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone” to ON
Click “Enable” Wi-Fi Calling
Follow the prompts to enter your home address and then click “Verify address. or confirm”
Android Users:
Pull down the notification shade and long-press the Wi-Fi icon to enter Wi-Fi settings.
Scroll to the bottom and select “Wi-Fi Preferences”.
Tap “Advanced”.
Select Wi-Fi Calling and flip the switch to “On”.
If you have a monitored burglar, fire, or medical alarm – your alarm may not currently notify emergency responders. The only reliable way to currently request police, fire, or medical assistance in most of Williamson County is by calling: (615) 790-5550.
Officer Ed Baynes began his 25-year career with the Franklin Police Department in 1995 as an Emergency Dispatcher. Quickly falling in love with serving others in crisis, he soon transferred to the Patrol Division as a full-time Franklin Police Officer and has enjoyed serving the Franklin community ever since!
In addition to his current assignment to the Department’s Field Operations Division, Baynes was instrumental, as a Field Training Officer, in training dozens of new Franklin Police Officers. “I intentionally stayed in patrol for my entire career because that’s where I’ve loved serving,” said Baynes. “Wearing a uniform and driving a police car every day gave me an incredible opportunity to interact with some amazing citizens whom it’s been a distinct honor to serve.”
“Officer Baynes has dedicated his life to protecting the people of Franklin,” said Chief Deborah Faulkner. “His professionalism and caring attitude inspired all of us. We wish him the very best in his retirement.”
Officer Baynes has called the Franklin area home since he was 13. He looks forward to spending more time with family and working with his church. Ed’s contributions to the Franklin Police Department over the past 25 years have been immeasurable, and he will be greatly missed by his Franklin PD family.
Colleagues, friends & citizens can leave their sentiments and well-wishes for Officer baynes by posting them in our Leave a Reply field, below.
Today the Department bids farewell to a beloved, long-time employee, Angela Hardemon. Angie, as her friends call her, started her career with the Franklin Police Department as an Emergency Dispatcher in 1984. Since that time, she has served as a Parking Enforcement Officer, Records Clerk, Administrative Assistant, and currently serves as the Department’s Records Unit Supervisor. Today is her last day on the job.
Service to the community runs in Angie’s family. Her mom, Miss Eddie retired from the City Clerk’s Office in 2013, her brother, Keith, serves in the Street Department, and her daughter, Alicia, is a Victim/Witness Advocate with the District Attorney’s Office. A proud Franklin High School graduate, Angie has always called Franklin home.
“Ms. Hardemon has worked so hard for so long,” said Chief Deborah Faulkner. “She has always been focused and dedicated to the Franklin Police Department. She deserves to have this special time with her family. We will all miss her smile.”
Retired Sergeant, Barbara Derricks
In her distinguished career, Angie has served under six different Franklin Police Chiefs, and fondly remembers Sergeant Barbara Derricks (Ret.) encouraging her to apply at the FPD in 1984. “Sgt. Derricks was so encouraging, and helped to give me a start at a career I’ve loved for decades,” said Hardemon. “I’ve had some incredible opportunities along the way and will be forever grateful for my FPD family. They’ve helped shape me, and taught me what being a good person and leader is all about.”
Angie’s thoughtfulness and her daily presence at Headquarters will be missed by her colleagues and life-long friends. She looks forward to spending more time with family, especially her 9-month-old grandson, Uriah Matthew Campbell.
COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS, AND CITIZENS CAN LEAVE THEIR SENTIMENTS AND WELL-WISHES FOR Angela hardemon BY POSTING THEM IN OUR LEAVE A REPLY FIELD.
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