Friday, March 20, 2009

Officer Douglas Franks Charged with Family Assault

MARSHALL COUNTY

A Scottsboro police officer turned himself in to Marshall County authorities Friday evening.

Douglas Dale Franks of Grant is charged with simple family assault. A source tells WHNT the charge is basically a harassment charge.

Scottsboro Police Chief Ralph Dawe says Franks will remain on the force. He tells WHNT that as far as he is concerned, Franks is innocent until he's proven guilty.

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