FRANKLIN COUNTY — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office recently received a new patrol vehicle purchased with grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

Sheriff David Bartoni says the receipt of this grant is a great cost saving measure to the taxpayers of Franklin County.

The addition of this new patrol vehicle will help ensure that deputies continue to have the equipment needed to safely and effectively fight crime in Franklin County.

The sheriff’s office extends its gratitude to the USDA and appreciates the assistance given by the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency in obtaining the funding.