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Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon Added on January 13, 2020 by Sgt. Halverson, PIO to Media Releases

Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

On January 11, 2020, at 2:28 am, the Franklin Police Department Communications Center received a call of shots fired in the 900 Block of Pretlow Street. Upon arriving, units heard a shot fired and a vehicle leaving the scene at a high rate of speed.

An investigation led to the arrest of one of the individuals, Duwayne Faulk of Franklin, who was charged with Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon, Fleeing from Law Enforcement and Driving without a license. Faulk was taken into custody on January 12, 2020 without incident and is being held at WTRJ with no bond. The investigation is ongoing.  

Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to call Franklin Police at 757-562-8575 or Franklin Crime Solvers at 757-562-8599. Information that leads to an arrest can earn the caller a cash reward while remaining anonymous