Police: Couple From Franklin Tried to Prostitute Minor

A couple from Franklin is behind bars today on various charges in connection with the attempted prostitution of a minor.

William Shine, 33, and Julie Shine, 41, both of Franklin, were arrested at around 6 p.m. on Nov. 25, on attempted prostitution of a minor and conspiracy to commit aggravated felonious sexual assault charges, both felonies.

They were held on $100,000 cash bail last night and were scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Sixth Circuit Court in Concord.

State police say the Franklin Police and the Merrimack County Attorney’s Office assisted with the arrest and investigation.

The investigation is still open and active and are looking for anyone with information about the charges or the pair. Call Sgt. Frederick Lulka at Troop D at 271-1162 or 223-8496 if you have information about this case.

According to online reports, William Shine owns a company called Redneck Hauling on Fenton Avenue in Laconia. Julie Shine, according to Facebook, is originally from Bristol.

Editor’s note: The following post was derived from information supplied by the New Hampshire State Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Click this link to find out how to get a name removed from a New Hampshire Patch arrest report.