Press Release:
DATE:   01/22/2012
LOCATION:   Flying Panthers Motorcycle Club, 544 West Washington, Franklin KY
AGENCIES:   Franklin Police
OFFICERS:    Lt. Art McFadden, Cpl. Dale Adams, Ofc. Debbie Steele, Ofc. Jonathan Johnson, Ofc Justin Casada       

SUMMARY: On 01/22/2012 Kentucky State Police was notified by the Medical Center of Franklin that a shooting victim was seeking medical attention.  The victim was Lancelot Dasilva, age 24, of Antioch TN.  Allegedly, Dasilva was exiting the Flying Panthers Motorcycle Club with other individuals when he heard two shots from an unknown location in the area.  Dasilva arrived at the Medical Center of Franklin approximately two hours after this occurred.  Dasilva was transported to the Medical Center of Bowling Green.  His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.  There are no suspects at this time and the investigation is on going.

Press Release:
DATE:   12/02/2011
LOCATION:   Westview Heights Area (Longview Dr and Lynnwood Dr)
AGENCIES:   Franklin Police       

SUMMARY: Franklin Police have received eleven complaints of unlocked vehicles parked at residences having items stolen from them.  Some of the vehicles had nothing taken and were rifled through.  Some of  the items that were taken were loose change, GPS devices, DVD players and hair styling equipment.  It appears the vehicles were entered in the late night, early morning hours.  Franklin Police encourages persons to always lock their vehicles and report any suspicious persons, particularly during late hours.  Anyone with information regarding these thefts is encouraged to contact the South Central Kentucky crime stoppers at 270-781-CLUE or 866-842-CLUE.

Water Customers Beware
November 14, 2011

City water customers should beware of a new scam targeting home owners.  The office of the Mayor and City Manager has received several concerns from customers. 

A company using the name “HomeServe” with a Louisville, Kentucky address is sending letters to homeowners.  The letters state that their records indicate the home is not covered by Water Service Line Coverage from HomeServe.  The letter offers coverage to maintain and repair the water service line that brings fresh water to your property. 

The letter being sent out refers to the water service line that brings fresh water to your property.  For all city water customers, the city is responsible for maintaining and repairing the line to the water meter.  From the water meter to the house and inside the house is the responsibility of the property owner. 

The Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky and the Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway are cautioning consumers of the mail solicitation from HomeServe.  The Better Business Bureau reports that, “The mailer suggests that the recipient is required to pay an additional fee for the maintenance and repair of their water line.  It instructs the consumer to return a form with their credit card information or to return a check, which will automatically charge the consumer’s account for future payments.”

Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway said, “By filling out these forms, consumers will be incurring charges that are not required by their local utilities.”   Conway suggests that customers contact their water company if they have questions about the merits of any warranty service.

City Manager Kenton Powell said, “We want to protect the residents of Franklin and let them know about companies that are soliciting for services that are not necessary or needed.”

Water customers that have a question or concern about the solicitation should contact City Hall at 586-4497 or the Franklin Police Department at 586-7167.

Press Release :
DATE: 09/17/2011
LOCATION: 406 West Washington Street, Franklin KY 42134
AGENCIES: Franklin Simpson Fire Rescue

SUMMARY: On 09/17/2011 at approximately 22:48 Hrs Franklin Simpson Fire Rescue and Franklin Police responded to a report of a house fire at 406 West Washington Street.  The residence consisted of two apartments.  One apartment was vacant and the other was unoccupied at the time.  Within the vacant apartment two fires had been set.  The fires were extinguished by Franklin Simpson Fire Rescue.  Anyone with information regarding this arson are encouraged to contact Lt. Art McFadden at 270-586-7167, ext 26 or Crime Stoppers at 781-CLUE or 866-842-CLUE.

Press Release :
DATE: 09/15/2011
LOCATION: Rite Aid Pharmacy
AGENCIES: Franklin Police, Simpson County Sheriff's Office
OFFICERS: Lt. Scott Wade, Sgt. Ben Brown, Agent Jayson Paine, Dep. Joey Johnson

ARRESTED: Alvey D. Moore
ADDRESS: 509 West Street Franklin Ky. 42134
AGE: 34  SEX: Male LOCATION: Simpson County Jail
CHARGES: Kidnapping
ARRESTING OFFICER: Lt. Scott Wade

SUMMARY: On 09-12-2011 at approximately 1819 hours, Members of Franklin Police and Simpson County Sheriff's Office responded to a kidnapping complaint in the area of Rapids Road. The ensuing investigation revealed that Moore had entered a vehicle uninvited that was being operated by a female that had just left Rite Aid. Moore instructed the woman to drive him to multiple locations, implying he had a handgun. Moore made multiple threats against the operator during the encounter. As the woman reached a dead end road in the Rapids area, she resisted and Moore fled on foot.

Press Release :
DATE: 09/15/2011
LOCATION: Family Video
AGENCIES: Franklin Police, Kentucky State Police, Simpson County Sheriff's Office
OFFICERS: Chief Todd Holder, Major Dallas Whiles, Lt. Scott Wade, Sgt. Vickie Kristiansen, Sr. Ofc Larry Schultz, Sgt. Ben Brown, Ofc. Deborah Steele, Agent Jayson Paine, Ofc. Justin Casada, KSP Trooper Dukes, Dep. Joey Johnson, and Dep. Roy Lotz.

ARRESTED: Alvey D. Moore
ADDRESS: 509 West Street Franklin Ky. 42134
AGE: 34  SEX: Male LOCATION: Witt Road
CHARGES: Rape 1st, Robbery 2nd
ARRESTING OFFICER: Lt. Scott Wade

SUMMARY: Members of the Franklin Police, Simpson County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky Stae Police responded to a robbery complaint at Family Video on 09-12-2011 at approximately 2331 hours. The ensuing investigation revealed that Alvey D Moore had sexually assaulted the female clerk and stolen approximately $285.00 in cash and the clerk's cellular phone valued at $479.00.

Chief Todd Holder organized a large force of law enforcement personnel to conduct a manhunt for Moore. Moore was located and arrested on Witt Road at approximately 0353 hours on 09-13-2011. Moore is currently incarcerated at the Simpson County Jail with a $50,000.00 cash bond.

Press Release :
DATE: 08/26/2011
LOCATION: Hoover, AL
AGENCIES: Franklin Police
OFFICERS: Lt. Art McFadden

SUMMARY: Lt. Art McFadden completed a 3 week advanced computer crime course hosted by the United States Secret Service at the National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama.  The course, Network Intrusion Response Program (NITRO), is designed to train law enforcement officers how to investigate unauthorized access to computer networks.  This training was in conjunction with Lt. McFadden’s responsibility’s as his assignment as a member of the the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force.  Chief Holder stated “Franklin Police is committed to being able to provide the best service possible, from traditional crimes to high tech crimes.  High tech crimes create havoc and impact people financially and cannot be dismissed as a low priority.  By assigning officers to these different types of crimes we have a well rounded agency to service our community”.  Lt. McFadden is only one of  three investigators in the State of Kentucky with this training.

The completion of this program proves the level of commitment to further help the Citizens of Franklin, no matter the types of crime involved.  Each Franklin Police Officer averaged 62.5 hours of training this year away from their families attending training.  These included firearms instructor courses in Richmond, KY, computer forensics, Hoover, AL, and Fleet management, St. Louis, MO.  All out of state training was free.  Officers that attended out of state done so with grant monies from either the state or Federal government agencies.  Travel, food, lodging, materials and course costs were sole responsibility of the sponsoring agencies.

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Press Release :
DATE: June 24, 2011
LOCATION: Richmond KY
AGENCIES: Franklin Police
OFFICERS: Sgt. Ben Brown, Sgt. Vickie Kristiansen

SUMMARY: The Franklin Police is proud to announce the graduation of  Sgt. Vickie Kristiansen on June 24, 2011 from Advanced Police Supervision (APS), a three week course designed for newly promoted Sergeants.  The course was held at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond KY.  Sgt. Kristiansen had the highest GPA in her class and was the first female to be key note speaker at a graduation.  Sgt. Kristiansen was promoted to a patrol supervisor from criminal investigations.  Sgt. Kristiansen has a Bachelors in Arts in Sociology from Western KY University and has a Masters in Justice Administration from the University of Louisville.  Sgt. Kristiansen is the third Franklin Police Sgt to complete this course.

Sgt Ben Brown graduated from APS on April 1st, 2011 with a GPA in the top 10 percent of his class.  Sgt. Brown was promoted to patrol supervisor from patrol Corporal.  He has a Bachelors in Arts in Criminal Justice from Harding University in Arkansas.

Chief A. Todd Holder stated “we are committed to training because it is the thing we LIVE by.” Sgt Brown and Sgt. Kristiansen have shown not only the citizens of Franklin their level of professionalism but the entire law enforcement Community in the Commonwealth.”

Press Release :
DATE: July 21, 2010
LOCATION: Simpson County Justice Center
AGENCIES: Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and Franklin Police
OFFICERS: Lt. Art McFadden
SUSPECT: Stacie Leigh Duke
AKA: Stacie Leigh Canler; Stacie Leigh Thompson
ADDRESS: Franklin, KY 42134
AGE: 30  SEX: F  RACE: White

On 07/02/2010 Franklin Police was notified by AOC that they had been conducting an investigation regarding missing funds from the Simpson County Circuit Court Clerks Office located in the Simpson County Justice Center .  The initial investigation revealed a discrepancy of approximately $22,791.00 since 05/14/2009.  The joint investigation determined that Stacie Duke, an employee as a bookkeeper, had allegedly taken the funds.  During the course of the investigation it was revealed that Ms. Duke had been allegedly taking funds illegally for approximately three years.

A Simpson County Grand Jury returned an indictment of Theft by Unlawful Taking-Over $10,000,-1 count-Class C Felony on July 19, 2010.  A Indictment warrant was issued on July 20, 2010 and a bond was set by Judge Castlen in the amount of $10,000.

Lt. McFadden stated: “This is another example of why there needs to be checks and balances in every financial situation involving public or private funds.  Too many times good and honest people are put in precarious positions with large sums of money.  Without proper checks and balances, unfortunately sometimes good people do bad things.”

Update 07/26/2010:
Stacie Duke was taken into custody by the Bowling Green Police Department from the Medical Center of Bowling Green.  Ms. Duke was transported by the Simpson County Sheriff's department to the Simpson County Detention Center.  Ms. Duke was released after a $10,000 cash bond was posted.

Update 06/28/2011:
Stacy Duke plead guilty to five counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking Under $10,000.00 in Simpson County Circuit Court presided by the Honorable Thomas Castlen, Special Judge.  Ms Dukes' guilty plea included a sentence of 5 years to be served concurrently and a fine of  $5000.00.  Ms. Dukes' fully admitted to stealing the funds from the Circuit Court Clerks Office during the open court proceedings and had also confessed to police in a written statement and a recorded interview.  Her final sentence is scheduled for July 26th, 2011 at 10:00AM in Circuit Court at the Simpson County Justice Center.