Franklin Police Department

Flooding resulting from rain across the Midstate is impacting portions of Williamson County, according to county officials. Multiple roads are affected, including Peytonsville Road being closed at John Fitzgerald Road, and heavy ponding reported in areas like Gosey Hill Road. Residents are urged by officials to be cautious while traveling and use alternate routes.

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a Franklin Police Department vehicle early Wednesday morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the DUI suspect.

A driver was charged with DUI after crashing into a Franklin Police Department patrol vehicle on Interstate 65 near CoolSprings Galleria. The incident occurred during an investigation of an earlier crash, with the officer outside the cruiser, avoiding potential serious injury. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and emphasizing the dangers faced by first responders at roadside scenes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.