A 38-year-old New London man is facing two misdemeanor charges following separate incidents in Henry County. Court records show Zackery Charles Franks is charged with first-degree harassment, an aggravated misdemeanor, and making a false report in a 911 call, a simple misdemeanor.
According to a criminal complaint, Franks allegedly sent threatening text messages to a family member August 19, including threats to mix large quantities of bleach and acetone at New London City Park to render people unconscious. He also allegedly threatened to cause an explosion in New London using household chemicals and made threats against family members. Authorities later located Franks at his residence and took him to the Henry County Jail.
The false-report charge stems from an August 17 incident along Highway 218. Court documents allege Franks requested an ambulance, but then told a responding deputy he did not need medical assistance and instead wanted a ride to New London.
