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Sheriff highlights drops in property crime, outlines new drone plan and grants
Summary
York County Sheriff Montgomery told the Board of Supervisors the department saw declines in several property-crime categories, described a new countywide drone/rover project and noted recent grants and equipment purchases that he said improve investigations and safety.
Sheriff Montgomery delivered the York County Sheriffs Office annual update, praising deputieswork, citing multiple year-over-year declines in property crimes and outlining investments in specialized teams and technology.
Nut graf: Montgomery told supervisors the departments traffic unit, added personnel and targeted enforcement drove increases in traffic summonses and a simultaneous drop in accidents, while crime-prevention programs and new investigative equipment contributed to higher clearance rates. He urged continued support for court capacity and for planned projects that will expand public-safety capabilities.
The sheriff opened with a service recognition for Lieutenant Jeffrey Charleville and then reviewed 2025 operations. He said larcenies from vehicles fell to below 100 incidents for the first time in his career, motor-vehicle thefts were down 7.6% and the departments overall incidents were down roughly 14.6%…
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