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Police chief reports lower incident counts and four arrests in recent vehicle break-ins
Summary
The police chief reported 54 reportable incidents in the period (down from 71 last year), highlighted increased patrol activity and said four people have been charged in a series of vehicle break-ins.
The Onancock police chief reported fewer reportable incidents compared with the prior year, increased special patrols, and tangible enforcement progress in recent vehicle break-ins.
The chief said the department recorded 54 reportable incidents in the reporting period versus 71 during the same span last year, and traffic summonses were down. Officers conducted 1,600 special patrols — roughly 500 more than the same period last year — and the department has charged four people in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins. The chief encouraged residents to lock vehicles and noted the town's camera program continues to assist investigations; several cameras are removable for relocation where break-ins have occurred.
Council requested the chief include a year-over-year comparison column in future reports so members can more easily track trends.
