Franklinton Man Arrested For Drug Distribution and Second-Degree Murder

Franklinton - On October 6, 2024, the Franklinton Police Department requested the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division assist with a homicide investigation after 67-year-old Frankie Crosby of Franklinton was found deceased earlier that day.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Crosby was discovered deceased in his vehicle near the 1400 block of Parker Street in Franklinton. Initial findings indicated that Crosby’s death was the result of an overdose. The Washington Parish Coroner later confirmed that the cause of death was combined drug toxicity. Both cocaine and fentanyl were identified in Crosby’s system.

Following a collaborative investigation by the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division, the Franklinton Police Department, the 22nd Judicial District Court District Attorney's Office, and the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, 50-year-old Dayon Dyson of Franklinton was identified as the source of the illicit drugs that contributed to Crosby’s death. Investigators secured an arrest warrant for Dyson through the 22nd Judicial District Court.

On December 7, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Dyson was located and taken into custody without incident. He was booked into the Washington Parish Jail on charges of Distribution of Fentanyl and Second-Degree Murder. Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.

The Louisiana State Police is serving as the lead investigative agency in this case. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with no further information available at this time.

This case exemplifies the critical importance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies. Through the combined efforts of the Louisiana State Police, Franklinton Police Department, the 22nd Judicial District Court District Attorney’s Office, and the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, we remain committed to addressing the devastating impact of fentanyl in our communities. Together, we are taking decisive steps to crack down on fentanyl-related cases and ensure the safety of our citizens.

The Louisiana State Police reminds the public that a convenient and secure online reporting system is available for submitting tips and reporting suspicious activity. Citizens can access the form by visiting www.lsp.org and clicking the “Suspicious Activity” link or by calling the Louisiana State Police Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

Contact Information:
Trooper Marc Gremillion
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop L
Phone: (225) 877-8417
[email protected]