Delaware State Police
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Cpl/2 John "Wes" Barnett Jr.
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Armed Robbery Suspect Apprehended by Troopers Thanks to Citizen’s Tip

Released-Sunday, April 6, 2008

Dover-Earlier today at approximately 12:00 p.m., troopers from Troop 3 apprehended Franklin O. Harrison after an anonymous tip led officers to a home located along the 200 block of President Drive, Dover (Capitol Park).

Harrison was located inside the home and taken into custody without incident.  He was taken to Troop 3 and formally charged with the following felony criminal offenses: Robbery 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, eight counts of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, and seven counts of Aggravated Menacing. 

Harrison was also charged with a plethora of traffic offenses including, Driving While Suspended, Speeding, and Reckless Driving. Harrison was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the Delaware Correctional Center in lieu of $127,925.00 secured bail.

The Delaware State Police would like to thank members of the media and concerned members of the public who continue to work with the law enforcement community.

 

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Armed Robbery Suspect Sought by Police

Released-Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Dover-Criminal investigators assigned to the Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit are seeking the publics’ help with locating a 20-year-old Dover man wanted on numerous felony warrants including robbery and felony assault.

Franklin O. Harrison is described as a black male, approximately 6'2", 183 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.  He is known to frequent Capitol Park, Kentwood Mobile Home Park, and Queen Street in Dover.

Harrison is known to carry handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous. He is also goes by the nickname of “Popeye”.  His last known address was along the 100 block of Queen Street.

Harrison has active warrants for Assault 1st Degree (F), Robbery 1st Degree (F), and Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony (F), Aggravated Menacing (F) and Conspiracy 2nd Degree (F).

These charges stem from a March 11, 2008 incident in Capital Park where Harrison allegedly burned a 19-year-old female victim causing second degree burns to her upper body.  He also menaced the victim with a handgun. Detectives would like to speak to anyone with information about this incident.

Harrison also has additional weapons related warrants out of Troop 3 stemming from a September 2007 Capitol Park incident where he menaced several other victims with a handgun.  He was also involved in a pursuit with police in January 2008, which also resulted in warrants being obtained.

Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Franklin O. Harrison  should call Troop 3 (302) 697-2104 ext. 309 attention Det. Goode, or Crime Stoppers 1-800-TIP-3333. Online tip submission can be made via the internet at http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/crimstop.htm 

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