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Police chief reports staffing update, July statistics and announces officer funeral arrangements

Charles Town City Council · September 3, 2024
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Summary

The police chief reported July activity totals (about 800 calls; one overdose; 34 arrests; over 300 traffic stops; 82 crash/incident reports), said new hire Nigel Hall will begin FTO and academy training, and announced the passing of Sgt. Ben Ang with funeral details.

The police chief (speaker 9) briefed council on public-safety activity for July and personnel matters. He reported just over 800 calls for service, one overdose in July, 34 arrests, more than 300 traffic stops and 82 crash or incident reports. He said new hire Nigel Hall has completed the hiring process, will enter FTO and then academy training, and will be in uniform once qualified.

The chief also announced the death of Sgt. Ben Ang, provided funeral- and burial-arrangement details (viewing at Echols, funeral at 11:00 Friday, burial at Edgehill Cemetery), and invited the public to attend. Council thanked the chief and offered condolences.