Posted on: November 11, 2026 07:30 AM

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Niagara falls man arrested on Thruway for DWI and weapon possession

On November 7, 2026, members of State Police Troop T, SP Buffalo and Troop A Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Rudolph I. Franklin, 41, of Niagara Falls, New York for driving while intoxicated and a felony weapon charge.

 

At approximately 4:15 a.m. on November 7, troopers from SP Buffalo responded to a one-vehicle crash on the New York State Thruway (I-190) northbound in the town of Tonawanda. Upon arrival, troopers observed signs of impairment in the operator, identified as Franklin. Troopers located a loaded five-shot revolver and 80 rounds of ammunition at the scene. Further investigation revealed that Franklin is a current parolee on a felony conviction.

 

Franklin was processed at SP Buffalo and charged with the following:

 

Criminal possession of a weapon, 2nd degree – loaded firearm (felony)

Driving while intoxicated, 1st offense (misdemeanor)

Drinking alcohol or using cannabis in a motor vehicle on a highway (misdemeanor)

Obstructing governmental administration, 2nd degree (misdemeanor)

Vehicle and traffic law violations

From NYSP