Franklin Police Department
Coverage of Franklin Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Franklin police searching for two men wanted for ATM robbery
Franklin police are searching for two men wanted for an ATM robbery at a bank on Aspen Grove Road. The suspects fled the scene and crashed their vehicle on General George Patton Drive. The investigation involves collaboration with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Brentwood Police.
- Large tree falls on top of vehicle in Franklin, causing traffic issues as storms roll through area
A large tree fell on a vehicle in Franklin, Tennessee, causing traffic disruptions during storms on Sunday evening. The Franklin Police Department and firefighters responded to the incident at Carothers Parkway and S. Carothers Road, while a Flash Flood Warning remained in effect for Williamson County and other Tennessee counties until 9:30 p.m.
- Franklin cold case: Detectives renew plea for information in 1991 Hardee’s shooting
Peggy Cox, a widowed mother of three and active church member, was shot and killed at a Hardee’s drive-thru in Franklin, Tenn., on her birthday in 1991. The case remains unsolved, with police renewing their plea for information over 35 years later, as investigators believe the killing was random with no identified motive.
- How to avoid mail theft: Franklin PD advise residents after uptick
The Franklin Police Department reports an increase in mail thefts targeting residential checks and advises residents to use safer alternatives like electronic payments, post office drop-offs, and secure USPS collection boxes. They urge monitoring bank accounts for unauthorized activity and reporting suspicious incidents to authorities.
- Handgun stolen in Hampton, recovered by police in Franklin
A handgun stolen in Hampton, Virginia, was recovered by Franklin Police Department during a traffic stop in Franklin, Virginia. The recovery occurred after officers identified a subject with an active warrant.
- Franklin soccer coach who drugged, raped boys sentenced to more than three decades in prison
A former Franklin soccer coach was sentenced to 30 years in prison for drugging and raping young boys, pleading guilty to child exploitation and immigration fraud charges. The investigation revealed he produced child sexual abuse material and used counterfeit documents to conceal his identity.
- Man wanted for early-morning gunfire in Franklin
The Franklin Police Department is seeking Timothy 'Bama' Hill, a 53-year-old man wanted for discharging a firearm in Franklin, Tennessee, around 12:30 a.m. on June 13. Hill, a felon prohibited from possessing firearms, faces charges of aggravated assault and felon in possession, and police believe he may be driving a white SUV.
- Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating after crash in Franklin
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. The incident caused a temporary road closure, which has since reopened. The Franklin Police Department provided an update confirming traffic has resumed.
- Going out Friday night? Williamson County Sheriff’s Office warns of stepped-up DUI patrols
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with local police departments and the Tennessee Highway Patrol to increase DUI patrols in memory of Officer Destin Legieza, who was killed by an impaired driver in 2020. The effort aims to prevent impaired driving and encourage safe travel options like designated drivers or rideshares.
- Officers investigating injury crash causing road closure in Franklin
Franklin Police Department officers are investigating a two-vehicle injury crash on Murfreesboro Road near Southwinds Drive, causing road closures and traffic delays. Lanes in both directions remain shut down as the investigation continues.
- DUI enforcement operation to honor fallen Brentwood officer Friday
The Franklin Police Department, Brentwood Police Department, and Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI enforcement operation Friday to honor fallen Brentwood Officer Destin Legieza, killed in 2020 by an impaired driver. The effort aims to highlight the dangers of impaired driving and prevent future tragedies.
- Missing Ky. toddler found safe after drone spots family dog near pool
A 2-year-old child went missing in Simpson County with the family dog, and a drone helped locate the dog near a pool, leading to the child's safe recovery. The multi-agency response and drone technology were credited for the quick rescue.