Hopkins Co. SO searching for wanton endangerment suspect

The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a suspect from Dawson Springs that they describe as possibly armed and dangerous.

According to an informational post, deputies are looking for 39-year old Joseph Franklin of Dawson Springs, who is wanted for five counts of wanton endangerment, three counts of terroristic threatening, criminal mischief, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and use of restricted ammunition during commission of a felony.  He is described as a white male standing six feet tall and weighing approximately 160 lbs.

Anyone who sees Franklin or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Hopkins County Crime Stoppers at 270-825-1111.