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Camper raises safety concerns about after-dark visitors at county lake
Summary
A long-term camper told the Marion County Commission she has observed unfamiliar people using campground showers after dark and asked the county to consider cameras and other steps to protect overnight campers.
Arlene Sticker, who identified herself as a regular camper at the county lake, told the Marion County Commission that she has observed people arriving after dark to use restroom and shower facilities and said the visitors ppear to be homeless. Sticker said she has called 911 once when she believed a couple were on the grounds and that sheriff eputies arrived after the pair had left. She asked the commission to consider security measures such as cameras.
Why it matters: Sticker said she is the only paying camper at the lake right now and described feeling unsafe when unfamiliar people arrive at night.
What was said
rlene Sticker: "I have been camping out at the county lake. And more recently, I have noticed that there are individuals that come in after dark. They take showers...they always wait till after dark to come in." She said she called 911 one Sunday evening; officers arrived after the visitors had left.
Commission response and context
Commissioners thanked Sticker for bringing the concern to the meeting. County staff indicated the issue can be referred to the sheriff's office for follow-up; commissioners discussed whether additional security measures (for example, cameras) should be considered and asked staff to note the concern for follow-up. No formal action or funding for security measures was taken at the meeting.
Ending
Sticker closed by urging the commission to "put your thinking caps on and start thinking about how can we make life better here." The commission acknowledged the comment during the public-comment portion and moved on to administrative items.
