05/04/2026
The Franklin Police Department was busy last week investigating two large theft cases. Due to the hard work that the officers put into these two cases, much of the property was recovered and arrests were made.
On April 2, 2026 FPD responded to the new construction site of the Franklin High School regarding a breaking and entering with larceny. The suspect broke into the construction site and stole various tools and equipment valued at approximately $7657.00. Sgt. Brandon Hooper, assisted by Officer Tyler Brand, Officer Josh Lanzetta, and Detective Justin Norman, immediately began investigating the case. Officers were able to track down and recover some of the stolen property. After collecting all evidence, officers obtained charges and arrested Chad Wesley Spates for:
- Breaking into a construction site
- Felony breaking and entering
- Felony larceny after breaking and entering
- Possession of stolen property x 2
Spates's bond was set at $50,000.00
On April 28, 2026 FPD responded to Sloan Road regarding a breaking and entering with larceny at a few storage units. The suspect cut the locks, entered the storage units, and stole tools, equipment, and other supplies valued at approximately $8725.00. Officer Taylor Carlton, assisted by Sgt. Matt Bingham, Sgt. Brandon Hooper, and Detective Matt Breedlove, immediately began investigating the case. Officers developed a suspect, which led to locating some of the stolen property hidden in a utility trailer under a pile of freshly cut bamboo. After collecting all evidence, officers obtained charges and arrested Matthew Owen Carpenter for:
- Breaking and entering x 2
- Larceny after breaking and entering x 2
- Possession of stolen property x 2
Carpenter's bond was set at $20,000.00
"Secure your valuables!"
