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-Information courtesy Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Youngsville Police Department are seeking your assistance in identifying the individual photographed below.
The individual in the photos is a person of interest in the recent motor vehicle breaking and enterings that have been plaguing local subdivisions since July 1.
If you have any information on the identity of the individual pictured below, please call Crime Stoppers at (919) 496-7867.
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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
On July 25, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division arrested Franklin County resident Arturo Aguilar Canchola, age 31, for one (1) count of Statutory Rape of a Child.
Arturo Aguilar Canchola is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond.
This matter remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time.
If anyone should have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, please call Detective Dean Woody at 919-340-4369.
Terry M. Wright, Chief of Staff
On July 25, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division arrested Franklin County resident Arturo Aguilar Canchola, age 31, for one (1) count of Statutory Rape of a Child. Arturo Aguilar Canchola is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond. (FCSO photo)
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On June 7, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued a warrant for the arrest of a Wake County resident, John Claude Benson III, age 39.
Charges consisted of the following: one (1) count Felony Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child by an Adult and three (3) counts Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child.
On July 22, 2019, John Claude Benson III was arrested and served on the above-listedcharges at the Franklin County Courthouse where he turned himself in.
John Claude Benson III was placed under a $400,000.00 secured bond.
On June 7, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued a warrant for the arrest of a Wake County resident, John Claude Benson III, age 39. Charges consisted of the following: one (1) count Felony Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child by an Adult and three (3) counts Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child. (FCSO photo)
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-Franklin County Press Release
On July 11, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Special Response Team arrested Franklin County resident, Jerome Usher Jr., age 33, for multiple drug violations.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit received multiple complaints alleging that Jerome Usher Jr. was involved in the illegal use and sale of controlled substances in and around the Bunn area. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit was able to corroborate the information and the investigation led to the arrest of Mr. Usher as well as the execution of the search warrant at his residence.
On July 11, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Special Response Team arrested Franklin County resident, Jerome Usher Jr., age 33, for multiple drug violations. (FCSO photo)
The investigation and arrest resulted in the seizure of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia and US Currency.
Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “Addressing the illegal use and sale of drugs in our communities continues to be a priority for our staff. This emphasis will continue to be a primary focus as we continue to work towards making all of our neighborhoods safer.”
Jerome Usher Jr. 1010 Alford Mill Road Bunn, NC 27508
Jerome Usher Jr. was charged with the following: One (1) count of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Crack Cocaine, one (1) count of Sell and Deliver Crack Cocaine, and one (1) count of Maintain a Dwelling/Vehicle for the purpose of Selling Controlled Substances.
Jerome Usher Jr. was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $20,000 secured bond.
For more information regarding this investigation, or to provide information regarding drug activity in your community, please contact Sergeant Ken Pike at (919)496-2186.
Terry M. Wright, Chief of Staff
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On July 3, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, along with the assistance of the Community Action Team, arrested Robert Steven Kinton, age 22, a Franklin County resident.
After a traffic stop, Kinton was charged with Possess Stolen Motor Vehicle, Felony Flee/Elude Arrest with Motor Vehicle, Possess Heroin, Injury to Personal Property, Reckless Driving to Endanger, Resisting Public Officer, Possess Drug Paraphernalia, DWLR.
In addition, Kinton was served with an outstanding warrant for Provide Tobacco/Vapor Product to an Inmate.
Kinton was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $105,000 secured bond.
On July 3, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, along with the assistance of the Community Action Team, arrested Robert Steven Kinton, age 22, a Franklin County resident. After a traffic stop, Kinton was charged with Possess Stolen Motor Vehicle, Felony Flee/Elude Arrest with Motor Vehicle, Possess Heroin, Injury to Personal Property, Reckless Driving to Endanger, Resisting Public Officer, Possess Drug Paraphernalia, DWLR. (FCSO photo)
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On June 18, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division with assistance from the Community Action Team arrested Demetrius Edward Jones, age 25, a resident of 455 Loblolly Circle, Louisburg.
On June 18, 2019, at approximately 1 a.m. deputies were dispatched to 320 Loblolly Circle, Louisburg after the resident heard someone forcing open her back door. Based on the description of the suspect and the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office K-9, Demetrius Edward Jones was taken into custody.
Demetrius Edward Jones was charged with one (1) count of First Degree Burglary and was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $70,000 secured bond.
Terry M. Wright, Chief of Staff
On June 18, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division with assistance from the Community Action Team arrested Demetrius Edward Jones, age 25, a resident of 455 Loblolly Circle, Louisburg. Jones was charged with one (1) count of First Degree Burglary and was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $70,000 secured bond. (FCSO photo)
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On June 5, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Amanda Lynn Strickland, age 26, a Rocky Mount resident.
Amanda Lynn Strickland was charged with one (1) count of Breaking/Entering, one (1) count of Larceny After Breaking/Entering and one (1) count of Possession of Firearm by Felon.
Amanda Lynn Strickland was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $75,000 secured bond.
Terry M. Wright, Chief of Staff
On June 5, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Amanda Lynn Strickland, age 26, a Rocky Mount resident. Amanda Lynn Strickland was charged with one (1) count of Breaking/Entering, one (1) count of Larceny After Breaking/Entering and one (1) count of Possession of Firearm by Felon. (FCSO Photo)
On November 16, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued a warrant for the arrest of Terry Jermaine Johnson, a Franklin County resident.
Charges consisted of the following: one (1) count of Felony Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child <= 15 Years Old and one (1) count of Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child.
On Thursday, April 18, 2019, with the assistance of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Terry Jermaine Johnson was taken into custody during a vehicle stop, without incident.
Terry Jermaine Johnson is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Facility under a $350,000.00 secured bond.
Terry Jermaine Johnson DOB: 05/30/1977, 335 Wilders Lane Louisburg, NC 27549.
On Thursday, April 18, 2019, with the assistance of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Terry Jermaine Johnson was taken into custody during a vehicle stop, without incident. Charges consisted of the following: one (1) count of Felony Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child <= 15 Years Old and one (1) count of Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child. (Photo courtesy FCSO)
On March 21, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Dustin Privette, a Franklin County resident.
Dustin Privette was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and Enter, one (1) count of Larceny after Break and Enter, and one (1) count of Felony Larceny of Stolen Vehicle.
Dustin Privette is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $30,000.00 secured bond.
Dustin Privette, 3001 Sledge Road Louisburg, N.C. 27549, DOB 10/04/1989.
On March 21, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Dustin Privette, a Franklin County resident. Dustin Privette was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and Enter, one (1) count of Larceny after Break and Enter, and one (1) count of Felony Larceny of Stolen Vehicle. (Photo courtesy FCSO)
On February 11, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued a warrant for the arrest of David Alan Brantley, a Wake County resident. Mr. Brantley was charged with: (1) one count of Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child.
On March 14, 2019, with the assistance of Wake County Sheriff’s Office, DavidAlan Brantley was arrested and served on the above-listed charge.
David Alan Brantley was given a $15,000 secured bond and is currently being held in the Wake County Detention Center,
David Alan Brantley – 102 Knott Drive Knightdale, NC 27545, DOB: 12/01/1998.
On February 11, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued a warrant for the arrest of David Alan Brantley, a Wake County resident. Mr. Brantley was charged with: (1) one count of Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child. (Photo courtesy FCSO)
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