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Gradyville Nell voter arrested following altercation in poll

It all started when 46-year old man refuses to cease talking on cell phone about which candidates to vote for while at the ballot
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By Deputy Adam Cravens
News from the Adair County Sheriff's Office

The Adair Sheriff's Office responded to an incident at the Gradyville-Nell voting place around noon November 4, 2014. Law enforcement was called after an altercation with voting officials and an individual regarding policies.



Jeffrey Franklin, 46 of Adair County was reportedly on his cell phone talking loudly about who to vote for and who not to vote for while at the ballot.

Poll officials told Franklin he was not allowed to be on his phone or discuss who to vote for during the process and he allegedly became hostile towards ballot officials.

Franklin then reportedly attempted to leave the facility with his ballot, but was told he could not, and also became irate, refusing to place the ballot in a spoiled ballot envelope once outside.

Upon arrival Deputy Aaron Rainwater spoke with Franklin and officials privately and he was told again to place the ballot in a spoiled ballot envelope.

Franklin then reportedly tore up the envelope and attempted to feed it into the ballot machine while cursing at officials.

Deputy Rainwater placed Franklin under arrest, charging him with Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor and Removing/Tampering with Ballots a Class D Felony. Franklin was lodged in the Adair County Jail. - Deputy Adam Cravens


This story was posted on 2014-11-05 05:21:57
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