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Police report: overall crime down in 2024; traffic enforcement and regional auto‑theft task force credited with declines
Summary
Police Chief Barrientos reported overall decreases in serious property crimes in 2024 but an uptick in traffic enforcement and mental‑health calls, highlighting regional task‑force partnerships for auto‑theft and special‑response support.
Sierra Madre Police Chief (Barrientos) reported to council that overall serious property crimes (Group A) declined in 2024, while traffic enforcement increased and mental‑health calls rose.
Chief Barrientos said residential and commercial burglaries and thefts declined compared with 2023, while aggravated assaults rose slightly and were primarily associated with domestic incidents. Detective work showed more felony arrests (15 in 2024 vs. 10 in 2023) and…
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