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Hopewell police report: violent crime up, property crimes down; recruitment and community events planned
Summary
Police Chief Taylor told council violent crime rose from 40 to 48 year-over-year while property crimes fell 27%. He reported 11 sworn vacancies, two new dispatcher positions, and outlined summer community policing, foot patrols, traffic enforcement and events including Community Appreciation Day and National Night Out.
Police Chief Taylor presented the monthly crime and operations update, telling the council that violent crime rose from 40 incidents in 2024 to 48 in 2025, an increase the department attributed primarily to a rise in robberies tied to property-related incidents. He also reported declines: larcenies were down 17% and motor-vehicle thefts decreased significantly, contributing to a 27% drop in property crimes and a 20% drop in total major crimes for the reporting period.
Taylor described…
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