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Franklin County Sheriff

Franklin County Detention Officer and Inmates Charged; Drugs and Contraband

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— press release from Franklin County Sheriff Kent D. Winstead

Drug Arrest

On March 8, 2021, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group arrested Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer, Chase Garnett Strickland for providing contraband to an inmate. In addition to the arrest of Mr. Strickland, inmates Deaven St Charles Holmes, Joseph Butler Bradley Jr., and Jason Todd Wrenn were also charged with felony drug
charges.

These charges originated after the Sheriff’s Office received information that inmates were getting access to marijuana, marijuana edibles, cigarettes, and other contraband inside jail facilities. The Special Operations Group began an investigation and, through various investigative techniques, was able to validate the information. As a result of this investigation, detectives determined Mr. Strickland was a supplier of these illegal and prohibited items to inmates.

The investigation also exposed an elaborate pyramid-type scheme involving multiple inmates that gained access to these prohibited items and distributed them to other inmates once the contraband entered the facilities. Multiple outside sources were established to handle the finances of each transaction to ensure payment before delivery of the illegal substances and/or
prohibited items.

In addition to the arrest warrant, a search warrant was executed at Strickland’s residence at 694 Hill Road Franklinton, NC. Detectives discovered marijuana during the search. Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “Once we received information alleging illegal activity, our Special Operations Group made this investigation a priority and then reacted quickly to identify the
source and others that were involved in distributing contraband to inmates. There is zero tolerance for this type of activity inside or outside of our facility. This investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are expected.”

Charges Include:

Chase Garnett Strickland
28 years old
694 Hill Road
Franklinton, NC 27525

Chase Garnett Strickland was charged with one (1) count of Provide Contraband to an Inmate.

Chase Garnett Strickland was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $25,000
secured bond for the above charge.

Deaven St Charles Holmes
29 years old
15 Casino Lane
Franklinton, NC 27525

Deaven St Charles Holmes was charged with one (1) count of Provide Contraband to an Inmate and one (1) count of Possession of Controlled Substance/Jail Premises.

Deaven St Charles Holmes is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $150,000 secured bond for the above charges.

Joseph Butler Bradley Jr.
34 years old
3862 Emmaus Church Road
Mount Olive, NC 28365

Joseph Butler Bradley Jr. was charged with one (1) count of Conspire to Provide Contraband to an Inmate.

Joseph Butler Bradley Jr. is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond for the above charge.

Jason Todd Wrenn
37 years old
3420 Hwy 39 S.
Louisburg, NC 27549

Jason Todd Wrenn was charged with one (1) count of Conspire to Provide Contraband to an Inmate.

Jason Todd Wrenn is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond for the above charge.

For more information concerning this investigation or to report drug activity in your neighborhood, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.

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COVID-19 Outbreak Reported at the Franklin County Detention Center

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-Press Release, Franklin County Government

The Franklin County Health Department (FCHD) reports that as of Friday afternoon two (2) staff–members and thirty (30) inmates have tested positive for COVID–19 at the Franklin County Detention Center in Louisburg, NC. 

Staff from the Franklin County Health Department and the Franklin County Sheriff‘s Office are working together to address this outbreak for the safety of inmates and staff. 

Working in consultation with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the FCHD and the Sheriff‘s Office quickly implemented testing of inmates and Detention Center staff, contact tracing, quarantine/isolation measures and enhanced cleaning protocols. 

The FCHD will continue regular testing of inmates and staff, contact tracing and the use of quarantine and isolation protocols in response to this outbreak. 

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated that “the safety of our staff and inmates are our top priority and we will continue to work with the Health Department and follow CDC guidelines and all safety protocols as we move forward.” 

Local Health Director, Scott Lavigne, stated that “the early testing of inmates and staff, contact tracing, the use of quarantine/isolation measures and the wearing of face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE), will greatly assist us in resolving this outbreak.” 

The Franklin County COVID–19 Emergency Operations Center will issue additional statements as more information becomes available.

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Franklin Co. Detention Center Inmate Found Deceased

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

On March 7, 2019, at approximately 5:30 a.m. while conducting inmate checks for the detention center cells at the Franklin County Detention Center, a male inmate, age 32, was discovered deceased. There were no signs of foul play or suspicious activity.

Per standard procedure, the State Bureau of Investigation was requested by this agency to investigate the death.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated that “the Sheriff’s Office is saddened at the loss of life and extends their condolences to the individual’s family.”