Monthly Archives: August 2021

Been thinking about a career with the FPD? There are only two weeks left to apply

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Reminder: Through September 10, the Franklin Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. Testing will be held on September 27th. Qualified applicants will be contacted with test day instructions upon successful completion of their application.

  • $47,500 for P.O.S.T. Certified Officers, increasing to $50k after probation
  • $44,000 for entry-level, non-P.O.S.T. Certified Officers
  • Take-home car program
  • 4-day work week
  • On-site fitness facilities
  • Vacation & sick leave, paid personal days, and paid holidays
  • Shift differential pay
  • Annual uniform & equipment allowance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • TCRS enhanced retirement

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Repeat drunk driver held after hit & run crash

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Vasiliy Birak
Age: 48
Columbia, TN

A Columbia man remains behind bars for his second DUI after nearly striking a pedestrian and shattering a telephone pole on Saturday.

Shortly after 4:00, Saturday afternoon, officers responded to the hit & run crash in the 1100 block of W. Main Street. Officers found the truck on Downs Blvd and determined that the driver, 48-year-old Vasiliy Birak, of Columbia, was impaired.

Charged with DUI – 2nd Offense, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon, Leaving the Scene of a Crash, Failure to Report a Crash, and Violation of the Implied Consent law, Birak remains jailed on a $15,500 bond. His court date is pending.

Drive Drunk, Get Nailed
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Suspect using fake ID’s wanted for defrauding middle Tennessee banks of thousands

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Franklin Police and Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of a bank fraud suspect.

This man is using a variety of fake ID’s that contain his picture, but several different identities, to withdraw thousands from customer accounts at banks across middle Tennessee. At one of the banks, he was seen driving a blue BMW.

There is a cash reward for anyone who can help put a name to this face.

Call Crime Stoppers: (615) 794-4000
or click to submit an anonymous eTip
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Wanted: Ezekias Walton — Cash reward for information on his whereabouts

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In April, Franklin Police asked for the public’s help with identifying a man who fled from officers attempting to arrest him for cocaine possession. That suspect has been identified as Ezekias Walton. Franklin Police and Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information on Walton’s whereabouts.

Call Crime Stoppers:
(615) 794-4000
or click to submit an anonymous eTip
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Credit card crook wanted by Franklin Police

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Franklin Police are hoping someone might recognize this woman. She’s wanted for using stolen credit cards at the Cool Springs Target. The loss in this case is nearly $3,000. There is a cash reward for information.

Crime Stoppers: (615) 794-4000
or click to submit an anonymous eTip
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Reminder: Franklin PD Accepting Applications for Police Officer, through September 10

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Reminder: Through September 10, the Franklin Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. Testing will be held on September 27th. Qualified applicants will be contacted with test day instructions upon successful completion of their application.

  • $47,500 for P.O.S.T. Certified Officers, increasing to $50k after probation
  • $44,000 for entry-level, non-P.O.S.T. Certified Officers
  • Take-home car program
  • 4-day work week
  • On-site fitness facilities
  • Vacation & sick leave, paid personal days, and paid holidays
  • Shift differential pay
  • Annual uniform & equipment allowance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • TCRS enhanced retirement

click-to-apply-button

Three grab-and-go shoplifters wanted, in Franklin

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Franklin Police are seeking information on the identity and whereabouts of these three. On August 6, they grabbed more than $1,000 in merchandise at the Cool Springs Lowe’s and left without paying.

Franklin Police and Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward that leads to their identity or capture.

Recognize them?
Call Crime Stoppers:
(615) 794-4000
or click to submit an anonymous eTip
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Austin Cornett, pharmacy burglary suspect, in custody

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Austin Cornett
Age:27

On May 24, Franklin Police asked for the public’s help to identify the burglar in this May 18 Walgreens video, where the suspect hid inside the Murfreesboro Road store until after it closed, and then tunneled into the pharmacy through the drywall, stealing a large quantity of opioid pain killers.

Citizen tips led to the identification of the suspect as Austin Cornett. After Franklin Detectives developed information that he may be hiding out in East Tennessee, they worked with police and media there to offer a reward for information leading to Cornett’s capture.

On Monday night, Franklin Police received a tip that Cornett was hiding out in a Jacksboro home. Franklin Detectives quickly coordinated with Campbell County Deputies who arrested Cornett at that home a short time later.

Franklin Police transported Cornett from Campbell County to Williamson County today, to face his burglary charge for the May break-in at Walgreens.

Franklin Police commend the engaged citizens who came forward with information in this case that led to Cornett’s identification and capture.

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Contractor arrested for vandalizing Franklin boutique

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Christopher Bryson
Age: 41
Franklin, Tennessee

An investigation into the July 24 vandalism of the business at 128 Holiday Court has resulted in the arrest of 41-year-old Christopher Bryson, Tuesday.

Detectives determined that Bryson spray-painted the building and a vehicle at that location. Bryson is a contractor who had been working for the victim.

Charged with Felony Vandalism, Bryson is due in court on October 26. He is currently being held on the $2,000 bond set by the Magistrate.

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Franklin Police needs your help locating this suspect for auto burglary and fraudulent use of credit card

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Do you recognize this suspect?  He is wanted for burglarizing a vehicle at The Academy of Cool Springs Daycare in Franklin at 4:20pm on July 8th and stealing a purse.  The suspect then used a credit card from that purse at Wal-Mart in Franklin charging a total of $828 and then using the card at a Kroger in Brentwood for a total of $818.

Recognize him?
Call Crime Stoppers: (615) 794-4000
or click to submit an anonymous eTip
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