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Sheriff and EMS report: patrol hours up, fireworks mostly compliant; ambulance tallies noted

Newell City Council · July 6, 2026
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Deputy M. Rodriguez reported 149 hours of coverage in June and said fireworks were "generally well-behaved, with only a few stragglers after the curfew." Ambulance Director Fix reported seven calls in June, four transports and planning for National Night Out on Aug. 4.

Deputy M. Rodriguez delivered the sheriffs monthly report, saying the department logged 149 hours of coverage in June and that "fireworks were generally well-behaved, with only a few stragglers after the curfew." Rodriguez and Fire Chief Erie discussed possible revisions to the city code to restrict certain types of fireworks and to clarify definitions; Mayor Justin Lyman asked staff to schedule a fuller fireworks-regulation discussion at a future meeting.

Ambulance Director Fix provided the ambulance update, reporting seven calls in June with four patients transported to hospitals and one standby for a reported gas leak. Fix said a defensive-driver training class will be held for staff and that the ambulance radio is currently being programmed; Mayor Lyman said he would "reach out when [it is] available." Fix also noted plans for National Night Out on Aug. 4.

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