Crime & Safety

Franklin Man Tries To Bust Into Ex's Home, Gets Maced, Goes On The Lam

Franklin Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information on a man who tried to force his way into an ex's home early Friday.

FRANKLIN, TN — Franklin Police are searching for a man accused of trying to force his way into his ex-girlfriend's home early Friday morning.

Corzell Esmon, 41, is wanted on charges of aggravated criminal trespass and domestic assault after attempting to bust into his ex-girlfriend's Franklin home at 1:40 a.m. Friday. The woman sprayed Esmon with mace and called police, but Esmon fled before officers arrived.

A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information on his whereabouts.

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