Two Teens Arrested in Franklin County for Attempted Murder of Sheriff’s Deputy
Two teenagers are behind bars without bond after being arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy, Benjamin Spleen, according to officials.
Franklin County Sheriff Kevin White confirmed the arrests of 18-year-old Malachi Johan Taylor and 19-year-old Thurman Henderson on Saturday following an intense manhunt near Louisburg.
Taylor faces multiple charges, including:
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Attempted first-degree murder
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Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver marijuana
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Felony possession of cocaine
Henderson is also facing a slew of charges, including:
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Felony accessory after the fact to attempted first-degree murder
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Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver marijuana
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Felony possession of cocaine
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Fleeing or eluding arrest
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Resisting a public officer
Both suspects are currently being held without bond at the Franklin County Jail.
Authorities have not yet released details about the circumstances leading to the alleged attempted murder or the current condition of the deputy involved.
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