Arrest Made in February Shooting & a Message from FPD Chief Justin Brown

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Franklinton Police Department was notified by Riverside Medical Center in reference to a gunshot victim.

Subsequent investigation revealed the victim was shot by 22 year-old Jeremy Dickerson, a  Franklinton resident, at the intersection of 15th and Parker Streets. The shooting occurred following a reported physical altercation. A warrant for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Obstruction of Justice was sought against Dickerson.

On Wednesday (April 30, 2025), Jeremy Dickerson was located and arrested on the attempted  murder warrant and other charges. At the time of arrest, Dickerson was in possession of Schedule I and II (Fentanyl) narcotics along with second Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon. Dickerson was turned over to the Washington Parish Jail with a probation hold.

Chief Justin Brown offered the following statement regarding the arrest. "What we are experiencing in today's society and with young people is an inability to practice conflict resolution and find emotional balance. Everything, it seems, is a crisis of emotion and our youth and communities are suffering because of it. When people begin to understand their lack of emotional self regulation leads to them being controlled by others, then and only then will we, as a community and nation begin to change. Not everything or everyone is worth your time, thought or action. Most conflicts can be resolved through the simple acknowledgement of prioritizing what's important and what's not. For example, bettering yourself, your family and community could be a positive priority. Arguing on social media, fighting, selling drugs and shooting people, especially if you're already a convicted felon, probably not so much."

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.