TUPELO – A Tupelo man has been arrested after police investigated multiple burglaries and fraudulent credit card use in the area of Highland Circle and North Madison Street.
According to the Tupelo Police Department, officers responded April 11, 2026, to several reports of burglaries in the area. Victims told police that multiple items had been stolen from vehicles and that credit cards taken in the burglaries had been used several times.
Police also said items were stolen from an enclosed building at one of the homes.
After further investigation, officers arrested 23-year-old Terrell M. Franklin Jr. of Tupelo on April 11 and charged him with one count of burglary of a dwelling, two counts of burglary of an automobile and two counts of credit card fraud.
On April 13, Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Allen ordered Franklin held on a $75,000 bond, according to police.
Authorities said the case will be presented to the Lee County grand jury.
Police also said a juvenile suspect was apprehended in connection with the case. That case will be handled in Lee County Youth Court.
