Tricks lead to arrest, no treats for Franklin County man

Halloween commenced early on Monday, October 31st as soon after daylight on Monday morning, a resident from the 100 block of Titus County Road 2650 reported that someone had just stolen a late model Kawasaki Mule (Utility Vehicle) from their residence and had left traveling in the direction of Franklin County.

A family member of the owner attempted to intercept or follow the unknown masked driver of the UTV who turned onto private property on the 7000 block of Farm to Market Highway 21 in Franklin, County where he disappeared.

Both Titus and Franklin County Sheriff ’s deputies quickly converged on the location and began to conduct a search of the immediate area. Several other agencies assisted with the search including several members of the Texas Department of Public Safety.