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Sheriff’s public-safety update: May crimes down overall but aggravated assaults rose
Summary
Sergeant Cortez reported that total reported crimes for May were 85 (vs. 80 in April), a roughly 25% reduction compared with May 2025, but noted aggravated assaults rose to 10 (from 4); he also recognized volunteers who brought the Traveling Memorial Wall to the city.
Sergeant Cortez presented the Sheriff's Department public-safety update for May 2026 on June 9, reporting that overall crime in May was lower compared with May 2025 and comparable to April 2026, but that incidents classified as crimes against persons — including aggravated assaults — rose.
Key statistics cited by Sergeant Cortez: total crimes against person and property for May 2026 numbered 85 versus 80 in April 2026; the department recorded an increase in crimes against persons, with aggravated assaults rising to 10 (from 4 in the prior month). The property-crime breakdown he provided included 3 robberies, 7 burglaries, 47 thefts, 17 auto thefts and 1 arson.
Cortez also recognized staff and volunteers involved in the Memorial Day Traveling Wall procession and named multiple city employees and volunteers who assisted in bringing the display to the park, honoring local fallen service members.
Council thanked public-safety staff for the presentation and for the Memorial Wall recognition. No policy actions were taken.
