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Franklin police report fewer violent crimes but a spike in motor‑vehicle thefts
Summary
Chief Patterson told the Franklin City Council the department saw a near 40% drop in violent crime year‑over‑year but a roughly 26% rise in property crime and 50 motor‑vehicle thefts in 2023; he urged community tips and broader recruitment steps including expanding take‑home car radius.
Chief Patterson told the Franklin City Council on Aug. 12 that the Franklin Police Department saw mixed results in its FY23 report: ‘‘we are almost down by 20 reports’’ in violent crime, a nearly 40% decrease, but property crime increased by about 26%, and ‘‘we have 50 motor vehicle thefts,’’ the chief said.
The chief said the department has pursued multiagency work, including membership on the Meherrin Drug Task Force and use of license‑plate…
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