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Resident urges cameras and patrols at Mako Park after assault, council to meet vendor

Columbia Borough Council · May 13, 2026
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Summary

A resident told Columbia Borough Council that vandalism and drug use at Mako Park have driven families away; staff said a camera vendor will meet the borough and estimated three new cameras could cost about $13,000–$15,000.

A resident who identified himself as Scott Frederick pressed Columbia Borough Council on May 12 to boost enforcement and surveillance at Mako Park after describing an attack he said occurred there.

"Replace the cameras and get more police presence down there," Frederick said, urging hourly drive-bys and operational cameras. He recounted being accosted and struck…

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