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Taft police chief reports February incident statistics, highlights DUI enforcement
Summary
Taft Police Chief McMahon reported February totals: 913 incidents, 378 calls for service, 535 officer-initiated incidents, 120 written cases, 56 total arrests (49 misdemeanors, 7 felonies), and singled out Officer Telez for 26 DUI arrests since Jan. 1.
Chief McMahon of the Taft Police Department presented monthly statistics for February and highlighted local enforcement priorities.
The chief reported 913 total incidents in February, including 378 calls for service, 535 officer‑initiated incidents, and 120 written cases. He said the department recorded 56 total misdemeanor and felony arrests for the month (49 misdemeanors and 7 felonies). Chief McMahon specifically noted Officer Telez ("Telez") for 26 DUI arrests since Jan. 1 and said the department continues to prioritize removing impaired drivers from city roadways.
During council discussion members asked whether crime was trending up or down; the chief said overall crime has been steadily declining over recent years but acknowledged recurring problems with vehicle burglaries in particular areas and described mutual aid cooperation with the county sheriff’s office.
The department report was informational; the council offered verbal appreciation and did not take formal action on the statistics.
