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Name:
Harley, Franklin
Date of Booking:
07/02/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault-Strangulation
Officer’s Narrative:
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On Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, at 1505 hours, I was dispatched [10 BLOCK] Hargis Way, in Cartersville, Georgia, in reference to a domestic in progress.
Upon arrival, I spoke with Franklin Harley. Franklin said that he got into an argument with Xavier Young over him using the available data for the WiFi in their house. He said that he unplugged Xavier’s Playstation from the wall, and claimed that Xavier pushed him, which started the physical altercation. Franklin said the he obtained a scratch mark that was visible on his arm when [WITNESS #1] grabbed him to break up the fight.
I then spoke with Xavier. Xavier said that he was playing on his Playstation when Franklin came into his room and began arguing with him about the WiFi. He said that Franklin then began ripping the cords from the Playstation and he attempted to protect the Playstation by grabbing the Console, and Franklin then choked him. I observed a fresh, visible red mark on his neck, consistent with his statement of being choked. He also stated he was unable to breathe. A photograph of his injury was taken.
I then spoke with [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] said she got into an argument with Franklin over Xavier using the WiFi, and Franklin when into Xavier’s bedroom to confront him. She said that she knew Franklin had a history of violence, so she followed him into Xavier’s room and contacted 911. She said that Franklin had pulled the cords out of the Playstation and Xavier grabbed the Playstation. She said when he did, Franklin began attacking him, so she separated both parties from fighting.
Due to both [WITNESS #1]’s and Xavier’s statements being consistent with each other even after being interviewed in separate locations, in addition to the physical injury on Xavier, Franklin was arrested for aggravated assault by strangulation under the family violence act. Franklin was transported to The Bartow County Detention Center and transported to The Cartersville Medical Center for clearance due to high blood pressure. Franklin was later transported back To The Bartow County Detention Center without incident.
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