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Wasco police report shows lower mid‑month collisions; city reports nearly 18 tons collected in community cleanup
Summary
The police lieutenant reported fewer traffic collisions (three mid‑month) and active enforcement in May; staff reported the April 25 community cleanup collected about 17.8 tons of material, and the council agreed to publicize the cleanup’s impact.
The Wasco Police Department presented mid‑month public safety statistics and city staff summarized results from the recent community cleanup.
A lieutenant reported data for May 1–15: 1,047 incidents (502 calls for service and 545 officer‑initiated activities), 247 traffic stops, 95 citations (including 21 for speeding), 97 criminal cases and 42 arrests. He noted a decrease in traffic collisions in the reporting period (three collisions, one involving DUI) and highlighted the department’s community engagement programs such as PAL and a May 29 bicycle and pedestrian safety event.
City staff reported results from the April 25 community cleanup: approximately 17.8 tons of material collected, including about 5 tons of scrap metal/white goods, 1 ton of mattresses, 0.74 tons of waste, 0.77 tons of tires and multiple counts of on‑site trash collections. Councilmembers praised the effort and suggested using utility-bill mailers and other channels to publicize the cleanup’s results and encourage future participation.
No formal action was taken; council thanked staff and volunteers.
