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Franklin Police Report Busy Two Weeks with Arrests for DUI, Concealed Weapons, and Financial Fraud

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Published on December 15, 2025
Franklin Police Report Busy Two Weeks with Arrests for DUI, Concealed Weapons, and Financial FraudSource: Facebook/Franklin Police Department

The Franklin Police Department shared a summary of incidents and arrests from November 24 to December 7, in a recent social media post. The report highlighted a range of crimes handled by officers during the two-week period, including larceny and financial fraud.

Sergeant Matt Bingham reported ongoing investigations into a failure to return a concrete mixer and a larceny from a business. Officer Jonathan Lauffer handled cases including a vehicle break-in, a $2,000 scam, and the felony larceny of a U-Haul trailer. Officer Taylor Carlton worked on a residential break-in and the theft of a dirt bike and tools, with the dirt bike later recovered.

The department's Facebook post reported several arrests during this period. Luis Fernando Cruz-Reyes was arrested for driving while impaired, driving without a license, and driving without insurance. Daylon Ashton Ammons was taken into custody for carrying a concealed weapon and drug-related offenses, while Jonathan Wade Hurst was arrested on domestic violence charges.

The department also responded to a hit-and-run collision, property damage incidents, and a death investigation, with no foul play suspected in the latter. Officer Josh Lanzetta handled financial fraud cases, including one involving more than $13,000 taken from a medical office. Other cases during this period included vandalism to personal property and reckless driving.

During this reporting period, the Franklin Police Department recorded 426 calls for service. Officers issued 32 citations and 29 warning tickets and documented seven vehicle collision reports. The full details of these incidents and arrest reports are available on the Franklin Police Department’s Facebook page for community members seeking additional information.