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Indian Trail law enforcement reports rising citations, towing of unregistered vehicles and uptick in vehicle break-ins
Summary
A law enforcement representative reported 786 traffic citations and warnings in February, continued towing of vehicles without registration or insurance and recent increases in vehicle break-ins, particularly in apartment complexes; staff described towing procedures and enforcement coordination.
A law enforcement representative updated the council on February enforcement activity and ongoing problem areas, reporting a total of 786 citations and warnings written during the month.
The presenter said the department has continued a program of towing vehicles with fictitious tags, no registration or no insurance and that towing numbers are up year-to-date. They said the town had to remove more vehicles since January and noted that some stolen vehicles originated in Charlotte. The officer urged residents to avoid leaving valuables in vehicles and to lock doors.
A council member asked whether vehicles are impounded and what fees are charged. The officer said the town uses contracted record/tow services that remove and store ineligible vehicles; to reclaim a vehicle owners must show proof of ownership, a valid North Carolina tag, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Tow and storage fees are charged by the tow vendor, not the town.
The officer also warned about an increase in vehicle break-ins, particularly in apartment complexes, saying unauthorized persons have become bolder and are breaking windows. Residents were advised to report suspected criminal activity to the sheriff's office.
