The Franklin Police Department responded to 28 complaints over the past holiday weekend and made the following arrests:
Denise Reaves, 49, of Hamilton St., Franklin, LA, was arrested on February 17, 2023, at 9:17 AM, on a warrant for Third Ward City Court for failure to appear on the charge of front lamps on bicycles. Reaves was booked, processed, and held on a $313.00 bond.
Davis Howard, 44, of Sixth St., Franklin, LA, was arrested on February 18, 2023, at 7:37 PM, on a warrant for 16th Judicial District Court for failure to appear on the charges of no seat belt and operating a vehicle not covered by security. Howard was booked, processed, and released on a $200.00 bond.
Damien Perro, 38, of Becky Dr., Franklin, LA, was arrested on February 19, 2023, at 12:02 AM, on the charges of simple assault and remaining where forbidden. Perro was booked, processed, and released on a $1,500.00 bond.
Joseph Darby, 41, of Hamilton St., Franklin, LA, was arrested on February 20, 2023, at 3:55 PM, on a warrant dated February 16, 2023, for domestic abuse battery and aggravated assault. Darby was booked, processed, and held on a $25,000.00 bond.
Ronald Lumpkin, Jr., 21, of Railroad Ave., Franklin, LA, was arrested on February 21, 2023, at 5:21 AM, on the charge of third degree rape. Lumpkin was booked, processed, and held on a $150,000.00 bond.
Lawrence Gilton, 23, of Grand Prix Blvd., New Iberia, LA, was arrested on February 21, 2023, at 1:12 PM, on the charge of illegal carrying of a firearm. Gilton was booked, processed, and held on a $25,000.00 bond.