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Sheriff outlines stepped traffic and dog enforcement plans for Milo
Summary
Sheriff Joe Carico told the Milo City Council deputies will target speeding, stop sign infractions and underage golf-cart operation during scheduled enforcement weeks and said deputies will issue citations if they must contact a dog owner twice within 60 days.
Mayor Hall invited Warren County Sheriff Joe Carico to respond to council concerns at the Oct. 7 meeting. Carico said deputies will be reminded to patrol Milo for specific infractions during designated weeks each month, focusing on speeding, stop-sign violations, parking in restricted areas and underage golf-cart drivers.
Carico said “if the Sheriff’s Office must talk with the dog owner twice within a 60-day period a citation will be issued,” noting the policy aims to change owner behavior. He added that deputies can serve infractions as calls for service on behalf of the city, which would then be on the Sheriff’s Office record.
On staffing, Carico reported Warren County has 19 patrol deputies, three detectives and 19 jail staff; jail capacity is 86 and the current inmate count is 45. He said a deputy retired in July and the county expects to hire a replacement by spring 2025.
Mayor Hall said the city will post enforcement information online for residents and noted the city must install no-parking signs on Oak Street before the Sheriff’s Office can enforce those restrictions.
No council vote resulted from the discussion; council and Sheriff’s Office agreed on stepped enforcement and follow-up coordination via email to patrol supervisors.
