Woman charged in burglary

A Jefferson City woman has been charged in connection with a burglary that took place Friday in Cole County.

Aretha Franklin, 46, is charged with first-degree burglary and hindering prosecution.

A Cole County Sheriff’s Department probable cause statement shows the burglary occurred just before 8 a.m. in the 10900 block of North Street.

The resident of the home told deputies Franklin entered the residence and obtained a loaded handgun that was on a kitchen table. The resident fought with Franklin for possession of the gun and was able to knock it from her hands. Franklin also attempted to take a cell phone, but the resident was able to get it back after another brief struggle.

Franklin gave a fake name to deputies and medical staff who arrived on the scene. It was believed she was under the influence of narcotics.