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Council Members Cite Recent Drug-Related Crash, Urge 24-Hour Police Coverage
Summary
Councilman Robbie Liles described a recent domestic call that escalated into a vehicle crash with multiple controlled substances found; he said the incident demonstrates a need for 24-hour police coverage in McBee. Council recorded the report during its regular meeting and discussed patrol limitations.
During council reports, Councilman Robbie Liles recounted a recent incident that began as a domestic call and ended in a vehicle crash. Liles described multiple controlled substances recovered and said the suspect had a "rather good job," arguing this underscores the presence of drug activity in town and the need for around-the-clock police coverage.
"That's just the type of reason why we need 24-hour coverage around McBee, because it is here," Liles said during his report. Council heard the account as part of routine reports; the transcript records the narrative but does not show a motion or vote to change staffing or service levels at this meeting.
