Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating a Suspect Wanted for Failure to Appear for Aggravated Battery
Published March 15, 2023
Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating a Suspect Wanted for Failure to Appear for Aggravated Battery
Union Parish, Louisiana - Authorities in Louisiana are asking for help locating a suspect wanted for failure to appear for aggravated battery.
On March 14, 2023, the Union Parish Sheriff's Office (UPSO) reported that it is seeking the whereabouts of 35-year-old Brandon Rashawn Franklin. According to authorities, Franklin is described as 5’10” tall, and 153 lbs. He is known to frequent the Farmerville, Louisiana area.
Franklin has outstanding felony warrants for Failure to Appear for Aggravated Battery. He also has several misdemeanor warrants for failing to appear.
Authorities are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of this person to call (318) 368-3124 or submit an anonymous tip on the Union Parish Sheriff's Office Mobile App. Reference Case 2021F0059167
A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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