Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Sheriff's deputy warns of early-morning car break-ins; department readies mutual aid for Blues & Ribfest
Summary
Fairfield County deputies reported multiple early-morning vehicle break-ins of unlocked cars and said they will use mutual-aid plans to support the upcoming Blues & Ribfest; deputies urged residents to lock vehicles and remove valuables.
Fairfield County Sgt. Strawn told Canal Winchester City Council that deputies filed several reports this morning of vehicles entered overnight and that the incidents appear to be crimes of opportunity rather than forced-entry smash-and-grab incidents. "It's a crime of opportunity. Leave your car doors locked. Do not leave anything valuable inside of them," he said.
Council members asked about arrests and broader regional trends. Strawn said officers had observed a suspicious vehicle leave town and that investigators had not made related arrests yet but were following leads. He also said deputies are coordinating with Columbus-area officers and have a plan to provide mutual aid for the upcoming Blues & Ribfest. "We met with some City of Columbus officials... we have a plan in place, and, worst-case scenario, if something does happen, we have a plan in place for mutual aid to help combat it," Strawn said.
The briefing included a recommendation for residents to secure vehicles and avoid leaving valuables visible. Council members thanked deputies for patrols at local parks and youth gatherings.
