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Police: major crime and motor-vehicle thefts down; shootings and overdoses tracked
Summary
The police chief reported that total major crime is down about 24% year-to-date, motor-vehicle thefts have dropped substantially, and opioid overdoses remain at lower totals compared to prior reporting periods. The department described ongoing enforcement and community-engagement efforts.
The Hopewell Police Department presented its August crime report to council, reporting a year-to-date decrease in major crime categories and continued reductions in motor-vehicle thefts.
Key statistics presented by the police chief included: total violent crime increased by 4% year-to-date (55 incidents in 2025 vs. 53 in 2024); murder, robbery and aggravated assault categories contributed to the totals with a reported…
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