Franklin County Sheriff's Office

09/02/2026

Happy Labor Day

Labor Day, celebrated the first Monday in September, was created by the labor movement and is dedicated to American workers social ...

08/21/2026

It’s a Feel Good Friday here at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office!

Our K-9 Units have been putting in the work right alongside their handlers and our patrol deputies to help keep the streets of Franklin County safe.

These K-9s do far more than just ride along. They train hard, work hard, and use their incredible abilities to assist our deputies in locating narcotics, conducting searches, protecting their handlers, and helping us serve our community every day.

And when the job is done, we think they’ve earned every reward they get for being good boys!

We’re proud of our K-9 teams, our patrol deputies, and everyone working together to make Franklin County a safer place.
Mambo might be thinking, “Do you see what I’m smelling?” — but we’re just thankful he and the rest of our K-9s are always ready to go to work!

08/06/2026

07/31/2026

Back-to-School Safety Tips for 2026

The Franklin County Sheriffs Office would like to remind you that the start of the school year is a busy time for the entire ...

07/08/2026

🚧 The Bridge on Alabama Highway 243 Is Now Open! 🚧

Great news! The bridge on Alabama Highway 243 is now open to traffic.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation during the closure while improvements were being completed. Please continue to drive safely, obey all posted speed limits, and use caution as traffic patterns return to normal.

We appreciate everyone’s support and wish you safe travels!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office! 🇺🇸

Today, we proudly celebrate 250 years of American freedom and honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering determination of those who secured our nation’s independence.

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this historic milestone, let us remember the brave men and women—past and present—who have defended the liberties we enjoy every day. Their service and sacrifice are the foundation of our great nation.

As you celebrate, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to do so safely:
🎆 Enjoy fireworks responsibly.
🚗 Never drink and drive—designate a sober driver or call for a ride.
🇺🇸 Watch out for your neighbors and lend a helping hand when needed.
👮 If you see suspicious activity or an emergency, don’t hesitate to call 911.

While many are enjoying time with loved ones, our deputies, dispatchers, detention officers, and emergency personnel remain on duty, committed to protecting and serving the citizens of Franklin County throughout the holiday.

From all of us at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and blessed Independence Day.

God Bless Franklin County, God Bless Alabama, and God Bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸

06/23/2026

Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence!

The Franklin County Sheriffs Office wishes you and your family a safe and exciting Fourth of July holiday! The Fourth of July, known ...

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Safety

The Franklin County Sheriffs Office would like to remind everyone to stay safe and be responsible as we approach Memorial Day ...

04/24/2026

***PRESS RELEASE***

On April 13, 2026, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office released information regarding the arrest of Abigail Marie Roberts on multiple serious s*x offense charges. Since that time, the investigation has continued and resulted in warrants being issued for Micheal Clinton Chambers, 26, of Carrollton, Georgia.

After obtaining the warrants, Franklin County investigators traveled to Randolph County, Alabama, where they worked with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office to search several locations for Chambers. During the investigation, it was determined that Chambers had returned to Carrollton, Georgia.

With the help of the Carrollton Police Department, and using a description of the vehicle he was believed to be in, Chambers was located and detained on behalf of Franklin County authorities.

Chambers agreed to be extradited to Franklin County, Alabama. He was transported and booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on April 23, 2026, at approximately 10:54 PM. He is currently charged with the following:

30 counts of Dissemination of Child Po*******hy
30 counts of Production of Child Po*******hy
11 counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 12
3 counts of So**my, First Degree
1 count of Directing a Child to Engage in Sexual Intercourse/So**my
1 count of Enticing a Child for Immoral Purposes

We understand there is strong public interest in this case. However, not all details can be released at this time, out of respect for the victim and the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

This case is still active, and additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance: the Franklin County Department of Human Resources, the Cramer Center, the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office, 25th Judicial Circuit Digital Forensics, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, and the Carrollton Police Department.

These types of cases are difficult to hear about, but they are even more difficult for the victims and their families. We ask the public to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. If you are aware of crimes like these, please report them to your local law enforcement agency.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.