Contact: Sergeant Scott Halverson 757-562-8587
PRESS RELEASE
shalverson@franklinpolice.org
Shots Fired / Attempted Murder
On 05 April 2021, at approximately 8:56 p.m., Franklin police officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 700 block of Oak Street. While responding to the call, officers observed an individual matching the description provided by callers. Contact was made with To’Quawn Newsome, a 22-year-old resident of the City of Franklin. Investigation resulted in Mr. Newsome being arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Willfully Discharging a Firearm in a Public Place.
Additionally, warrants have been obtained for Quatavious Sharpe, a 19-year-old resident of the City of Franklin. Mr. Sharpe is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 190 pounds. Mr. Sharpe is wanted for Attempted Homicide and Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle.
If anyone has information about this crime, they are asked to call the Franklin Police at 757-562- 8575 or Franklin Crime Solvers at 757-562-8599. Information that leads to an arrest can earn the caller a cash reward while remaining anonymous.
PRESS RELEASE
shalverson@franklinpolice.org
Shots Fired / Attempted Murder
On 05 April 2021, at approximately 8:56 p.m., Franklin police officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 700 block of Oak Street. While responding to the call, officers observed an individual matching the description provided by callers. Contact was made with To’Quawn Newsome, a 22-year-old resident of the City of Franklin. Investigation resulted in Mr. Newsome being arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Willfully Discharging a Firearm in a Public Place.
Additionally, warrants have been obtained for Quatavious Sharpe, a 19-year-old resident of the City of Franklin. Mr. Sharpe is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 190 pounds. Mr. Sharpe is wanted for Attempted Homicide and Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle.
If anyone has information about this crime, they are asked to call the Franklin Police at 757-562- 8575 or Franklin Crime Solvers at 757-562-8599. Information that leads to an arrest can earn the caller a cash reward while remaining anonymous.
To’Quawn Newsom – Arrested
Charges: Va. State Code §18.2-308.2 – Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Va. State Code §18.2-280 – Willful Discharge of a Firearm in a Public Place
Quatavious Sharpe – Wanted
Charges: Va. State Code §18.2-26/18.2-32 – Attempted Murder
Va. State Code §18.2-154 – Shoot into an Occupied Vehicle
