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Sheriff's office reports 231 calls and 104 traffic stops; council warned about park vandalism
Summary
A Wright County Sheriff's Office representative told council there were 231 calls for service and 104 traffic stops in the last month and flagged vandalism at a local skate park; council members asked for increased attention to park signage and patrols.
A Wright County Sheriff's Office representative updated the council on recent public-safety activity.
The sheriff’s representative reported the previous month’s statistics: "The last month, calls for service that we have is 231. Traffic stops are 104," and said seasonal patterns have increased outdoor activity and visibility. He noted officers would be more present in neighborhoods and urged residents to slow down and watch for people outdoors.
Council members raised concerns about vandalism at local parks, including spray-painting at Thorsen (Thorson) Park's skate facility and requested increased patrols and attention to signage. The sheriff’s representative said deputies would monitor problem areas and coordinate with staff as needed.
