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Cecil County deputy reports traffic enforcement, DUI arrest and plans for increased school-hour patrols
Summary
Corporal Dix told the council that deputies made traffic stops and an arrest involving a suspicious vehicle and DUI; the Sheriff's Office participated in the Holiday Tractor Parade and will explore shifting patrol hours to cover school arrival and dismissal.
At the Dec. 15 Town of Cecilton meeting, Corporal Dix of the Cecil County Sheriff's Office reviewed monthly activity, reporting increased traffic enforcement, a suspicious-vehicle stop resulting in an arrest tied to a DUI, and department participation in the Holiday Tractor Parade.
Dix said deputies typically patrol on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and try to provide additional coverage during school arrival and dismissal. The council discussed winter staffing, which is sometimes reduced in December through February (and occasionally March); council members asked that deputies consider shifting hours so officers are present during peak school times. Administrator Cooper said he will discuss options with Corporal Dix.
The transcript also records a resident concern about social-media threats; the Sheriff's Office noted awareness of the report and said it would follow up. No formal directives, citations, or change in staffing levels were recorded in the minutes.
