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Resident raises concerns about solicitation, council advises calling police for fraud or threats
Summary
A longtime Hampton resident described repeated approaches by people seeking money or to bring an —entourage— to his neighborhood; council advised calling police if a resident feels threatened or suspects fraud.
During the public comment period at Wednesday's Hampton Township council meeting, resident Al Worling said he has been approached multiple times by people asking for money or proposing illicit activities near his Allison Park area home. Worling said he has experienced the incidents —more than 3, 4 times— and asked whether he should call —somebody downtown.— The manager and other council members advised that if people are causing a disruption or a resident feels threatened or suspects fraud, they should call the police. Why it matters: Public-safety and fraud concerns raised during public comment prompted council to reiterate that police should be contacted when residents feel threatened or suspect a scam. Details and context: Worling identified himself as a —lifelong resident Tallikabe Road— and said he enjoys birding and foraging in the Route 8 corridor. No formal action was taken; council noted the advice to call police for disruptive or fraudulent activity.
