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La Center police report rise in calls, urge residents to lock vehicles after overnight auto-prowls
Summary
The council received an update from law enforcement on rising calls for service, recent auto-prowls, a prescription drug takeback event and plans to share surveillance images with the public.
La Center — At the May 28 council meeting, La Center-area law enforcement reported an increase in calls for service, several recent auto-prowls and a successful prescription drug take-back event.
Commander Phil Sample reviewed April comparisons: community-initiated calls rose from 103 (April 2024) to 110 (April 2025), and deputy-initiated contacts rose from 83 to 118, producing a total increase in recorded activity, Sample said. Notable…
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