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Waste Management renews $65,000 safety grant; Morrisville police report spike in vehicle thefts
Summary
Waste Management confirmed a $65,000 safety grant to support Morrisville’s motor carrier enforcement program; Police Chief Grama reported two robberies, two burglaries, 42 retail thefts and 12 vehicle thefts in July and outlined plans to increase patrols using donated resources.
MORRISVILLE, Pa. — Waste Management representatives told Morrisville Borough Council they again funded the borough’s motor carrier safety work with a $65,000 grant, and Morrisville police reported a mixed crime picture for July that included a high number of vehicle thefts.
Bob Jones of Waste Management said the company continues to partner with the borough on truck‑safety efforts and confirmed the donation amount is unchanged from the prior year: “So with that said, again, for this year, we were able to, pull together a safety grant in the, in the amount of $65,000.” Council accepted the donation and thanked the company for supporting local enforcement that helps keep truck traffic off residential streets.
Police Chief Grama reviewed July statistics to council: two robberies, two burglaries and 42 retail thefts (24 arrests tied to those thefts). He said the department recorded 12 motor vehicle thefts in July concentrated near Plaza Boulevard, Melvin, Reynard and Carlisle and that patrols will be increased in those areas. Chief Grama also highlighted the department’s co‑responder program metrics for the prior month and the role of a donated Tahoe vehicle (described as an $80,000 donation) to support motor carrier enforcement.
Council and the chief praised National Night Out turnout and the work of civilian partners such as the co‑responder Taylor, whose reported activity from 7/20 to 8/19 included 16 clients and 42 encounters totaling 11 hours, 31 minutes.
Council accepted the updates and said donated funds and new staffing will be used to expand targeted enforcement in areas with the highest theft counts.
