The Franklin Police Department responded to 8 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests:
Evans Gibson, 65, of Ibert St., Franklin, LA, was arrested on January 13, 2021, at 10:10 AM, on a warrant for Third Ward City Court for failure to appear on the charge of speeding in a school zone. Gibson was booked, processed, and released on a $350.00 bond.
Charles Shelby, Jr., 60, of Verdun Ln., Franklin, LA, was arrested on January 13, 2021, at 11:14 PM, on warrants for 16th Judicial District Court for failure to appear on the charges of driving under suspension, license plate light required, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle, operating a vehicle while license is suspended, and no seat belt. Shelby was additionally arrested on the charge of possession of schedule I narcotics (marijuana) – 1st offense. Shelby was booked, processed, and released on a $5,500.00 bond.