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Residents credit new streetlight and cameras as police report shows traffic enforcement and arrests
Summary
Residents thanked the Board for a streetlight and camera installation after reporting reduced vandalism; Police Chief Richard Bell presented April activity numbers including 82 traffic citations and six DUI arrests.
Residents from Pebble Beach Lane told the Board on May 5 that a recently installed streetlight and cameras have reduced vandalism and safety incidents in their neighborhood.
Julio Algarin, Phillip Mount and Robert Ferko each thanked the Board and Police Chief Richard Bell, saying that problems have decreased since the Township acted on the Chief’s recommendation to install lighting. Chief Bell presented the department’s April statistics: 1,284 calls for service, 82 traffic citations, six DUI arrests, 34 accident investigations, 77 reported violations, and 17 adult arrests. He also noted that officers completed training on new firearms and red-dot sights and that the department participated in the Aggressive Driving Campaign.
Township Manager Edward C. Wagner said the streetlight recommendation came from the Police Chief after initial complaints; residents at the meeting credited the measures with a noticeable drop in crime in the immediate area.
The Board recognized the reports and thanked staff and volunteers who supported recent community events, including the annual egg hunt and planned community clean-ups.
