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Located in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and led by Sheriff Bryan Linder, the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office is honored to serve this great community.

10/23/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 next October 30, 2026!

Sheriff Bryan Linder and Deputies are excited as we prepare to welcome our seniors to the 2026 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘼𝘿 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙁𝙧𝙮 to be held Friday, October 30, 2026.

This year we will again have the 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 at Winnsboro United Pentecostal Church, Family Life Center, Loop Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Doors open to seniors age 65 and older at 10:30am. The meal will be served at 11:30am. This is a great opportunity to learn more information on current events in Franklin Parish, hear crime prevention tips and learn more about other issues pertinent to our seniors, and fellowship.

For more information or to RSVP contact our Deputies at FPSO at (318)435-9735, by Monday, October 26, 2026. Mrs. Tasha and Mrs. Dewanna are awaiting your call! We look forward to seeing you next Friday!!

10/17/2026

During the 2026 Regular Legislative Session Senator Glen Womack and Representative Neil Riser sponsored four bills designating a portion of highways in Franklin Parish in memory and in honor of Franklin Parish residents.

House Bill 675 designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Assistant Chief Bill 'Putt' Linder Memorial Highway".

Senate Bill 159 designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 17 in Franklin Parish as the "Sergeant Rogelio "Roy" Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Highway".

Senate Bill 182 designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Mayor Billy Cobb Memorial Highway".

Senate Bill 103 designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as "Gladys Edwards Highway".

Assistant Chief Bill 'Putt' Linder faithfully served the Wisner Police Department. His end of watch was October 10, 2004.

Sergeant Rogelio "Roy" Gonzalez, Jr. faithfully served the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office. His end of watch was July 15, 2005.

Mayor Billy Cobb served as the first full-time Mayor of Winnsboro, serving in that capacity for 12 years, after serving as councilman. He passed away March 18, 2024.

Gladys Edwards is a LHSAA High School Hall of Famer with many records set coaching basketball across Northeast Louisiana.

Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office was proud to play a part as three of the signs were placed on Franklin Parish Highways today.

Sheriff Linder stated, "I am grateful to all who played a part in this process and to those that came out to honor these individuals and their service." He reminded those present that as you see these signs across our parish and state, remember that each of them represents a story, and means a great deal to the local communities, friends and families.

He thanked Senator Womack and Representative Riser for sponsoring the bills.

Sheriff Linder is the son of Assistant Chief Bill "Putt" Linder and attributes his service in law enforcement to the lessons learned by his father.

09/07/2026

Sheriff Bryan Linder and Deputies would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Labor Day!

07/29/2026

Sheriff Bryan Linder & Deputies congratulate Deputy Garrett Talley, Deputy Jacob Jones, Deputy Ben Russell and Deputy Chandler Boles on their graduation from the 160th North Delta Training Academy and obtaining their Level Two and Level Three POST Certification. Deputy Boles recieved the Most Improved Physical Fitness Award and Deputy Jacob Jones recieved the Top Physical Fitness Award. We are proud of you!

07/22/2026

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Sheriff Bryan Linder and the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will conduct a Boater Education Course at Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office MERIT, located at 6963 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA.

Seating is limited and registration is required via this link: https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/196303

The course conducted by John Miller will run from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, with lunch provided by Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office.

This free boating course includes information on choosing a boat, classifications, hulls, motors, legal and equipment requirements, navigation rules, navigation charts, trailering, sailboats, and related subjects that include canoeing, personal watercraft, and more. Participants who complete the course will receive a Boater Education Certificate.

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1984, must have this certification to operate a boat.

For more information click the link above, or contact us at (318)435-4505.

07/04/2026

Sheriff Bryan Linder and Deputies of the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office wish you a Happy Independence Day! We hope your July 4th is happy, blessed, and safe!

06/27/2026

Sheriff Linder and Chiefs Box, Hendrix and Rigdon had the privilege of joining Sheriffs and Deputies from across the state at the Swearing-In Ceremony of DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson as the 2026-2027 President of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association in Mansfield, LA on Thursday.

Although DeSoto Parish is on the opposite side of the state, Sheriff Richardson has always been a great friend to Franklin Parish.

Congratulations Sheriff, DeSoto Parish and the LSA Executive Team is fortunate to have you! We are looking forward to the year ahead.

06/24/2026

Sheriff Bryan Linder and Deputies congratulate Investigator Aaron Touchet for graduating from the 2026 Session of Leadership Franklin.

Leadership Franklin is a yearlong program that involves training our leaders of today and tomorrow. Aaron, we are proud of you!

Pictured is Major Brandon Box, Investigator Aaron Touchet, Deputy Stacy Moroni, Chief David Rigdon and Sheriff Bryan Linder.

06/21/2026

Sheriff Bryan Linder and the Deputies of the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office wish you a Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

Sheriff Bryan Linder reports that at approximately 1851 hours, today, June 19, 2026, the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office Dispatch received an Emergency 911 call from Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Winnsboro regarding a fire in a resident's room with sprinkler system activation.

Law enforcement, fire, EMS, hospital and other nursing home staff responded to the scene to provide assistance. The single resident of the room where the fire was contained to was transported to Franklin Medical Center for treatment.

The hall where the fire began was evacuated of staff and residents and count was cleared of the full facility with all residents and staff accounted for.

Sheriff Linder stated, "We are grateful for the swift response from many agencies throughout the parish. Specifically, Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office, Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service, Franklin Medical Center nurses, the Director and Staff of Plantation Manor, District Five/Winnsboro Fire Department, Baskin Police Department, Baskin Fire Department, Gilbert Police Department, Wisner Police Department, Winnsboro Police Department, and off duty Legacy Nursing Home staff. Each person present worked cooperatively to ensure the safety of the residents. We are blessed that the fire was quickly contained and did not spread."

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Winnsboro, LA

Telephone

+13184354505

Website

http://www.franklinsheriff.net/

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