More arrests in Franklin

June 29, 2021
On June 28, 2021, at approximately 6:00 PM, the Franklin Police Department received multiple calls of shots fired in the area of Willow Street and Fifth Street involving vehicles. Officers arrived on scene and began investigation efforts. Deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle in the area of Willow Street and Wall Street and upon searching; a hand gun with a high capacity magazine was located in the waistband of the passenger. The subject was then transported to the Franklin Police Department for questioning, and was subsequently arrested on the following charge.
Irvyon James, 18, of Seventh St., Franklin, LA, was arrested on June 28, 2021, at 11:30 PM, on the charge of illegal carrying of a weapon. James was booked, processed, and held on a $1,000.00 bond.
The Franklin Police Department is asking that if anyone has any information or was a witness to the above incident, to please call the Franklin Police Department at (337) 828-1716. You can remain anonymous.
Chief Morris Beverly