MP man becomes combative during arrests, damages jail equipment

A Mt. Pleasant man has been charged with third degree criminal mischief after becoming combative after being arrested and damaging jail property.

On July 21, 2019, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Kenneth Arthur Cole Franklin, 29, of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested and transported to the Henry County Jail by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department. During the book-in process at the jail, Franklin became combative and began damaging computer equipment. Franklin is being charged with Criminal Mischief Third Degree, an aggravated misdemeanor; Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations, a serious misdemeanor; and Interference with Official Acts, a simple misdemeanor.

The Henry County Sheriff's office was assisted by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Henry County Jail Staff, and the Henry County Health Center Ambulance crews.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.