On January 11, 2023, at approximately 5:37 PM, the Franklin Police Department responded to a complaint in reference to a vehicle that was involved in a hit and run accident in the area of Main Street and Northwest Boulevard.
At approximately 6:40 PM, the Franklin Police Department responded to a call of a subject that was driving in the cemetery near Sterling Road and had struck several graves. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the driver.
During the course of the investigation, the driver of the vehicle located in the cemetery was also identified as the suspect involved in the hit and run accident prior.
Martin Sonnier, 56, of Bridge St., Parks, LA, was arrested on January 11, 2023, at 6:55 PM, on the charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated – 2nd offense, criminal damage to property – 40 counts, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and hit and run driving. Sonnier was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.