Franklin Co. Deputies Respond To Fewer Calls In July

BROOKVILLE – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department released the monthly activity report for July.

Deputies responded to 12% fewer calls for service last month, with the agency receiving 733 calls compared to 834 in July 2013.

Among the reports received, deputies investigated a burglary report 42 times, a vehicle accident resulting in property damage or personal injury 54 times, and 63 calls for suspicious activity.

Deputies made 47 arrests in July, including 16 alcohol-related offenses, 10 drug-related and 5 for battery.

There was an average of 42 prisoners housed in the Security Center throughout the month of July. The maximum capacity of the jail is 75 inmates.