In a recent government meeting, local officials reported a significant increase in calls for service, totaling 1,537 for the month and 11,764 for the year, marking an increase of 213 compared to the previous year. The meeting highlighted various crime statistics, revealing a total of three sexual assaults, all involving known suspects, and three robberies, with one suspect unknown. Aggravated assaults numbered 13, with methods including strangulation, knives, and firearms.

Property crimes showed a mixed trend; while there was one arson case and 19 burglaries, the overall property crime rate decreased by 193 incidents year-to-date, totaling 112 for the month. Notably, motor vehicle thefts included two Kias, but this category also saw a decline. Non-index crimes, however, rose, with 92 non-aggravated assaults reported, an increase of 89 year-to-date.

Traffic incidents included 80 property damage accidents and 31 personal injury accidents, alongside 779 traffic stops resulting in 343 citations. Code enforcement received 205 complaints, primarily related to grass and weed issues, with an 82% correction rate by property owners.

The meeting also featured a commendable police operation where an officer successfully apprehended a suspect in a sexual assault case involving a minor, showcasing effective police work. Additionally, the fire department reported 457 incidents for the month, with a notable increase in EMS calls, particularly for breathing problems and seizures.

Overall, the meeting underscored ongoing public safety challenges and the efforts of local law enforcement and fire services to address them effectively.