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Royalton police report year‑to‑date calls, recent vehicle thefts and staffing notes
Summary
Police chief Loretta presented a year‑to‑date report (about 571 cases as of yesterday), described several recent vehicle thefts (three in the last four weeks) and said arrests were made in recent cases though prosecution decisions rest with state attorneys.
Police Chief Loretta updated the board on public‑safety activity and staffing at the meeting.
“Year to date we’ve had about 571 calls as of yesterday,” Loretta said, and described recent trends including several vehicle‑theft incidents in the past month. She said officers have made arrests in some recent cases but that prosecution decisions depend on the state attorney’s office and whether witnesses will support charges.
Loretta also outlined patrol patterns and noted staffing constraints—one officer is on limited duty after knee surgery—which affects the department’s capacity for daytime patrols on rural roads. Board members and residents discussed practical safety measures such as strengthened weight‑limit enforcement and additional patrols on affected back roads while longer‑term bridge and road repairs are pursued.
The chief said a fuller year‑to‑date report can be included in the town report and encouraged residents to secure vehicles and avoid leaving keys or valuables in unlocked cars.
