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Residents raise concerns about slow State Police response and local coverage in Picture Rocks
Summary
During public comment at the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting, John Burgess said a possible suicide earlier that day prompted a roughly 30‑minute response time by State Police; councilmember Al Little said he would gather data on Hughesville Police ambulance assists and council would contact neighboring jurisdictions for mutual aid options.
Public comment at the Picture Rocks Borough meeting on Jan. 5, 2026 included concerns about public safety response times. John Burgess asked "what was happening with the police service," noting that a possible suicide on Jan. 5, 2026 took about 30 minutes for State Police to arrive, according to the meeting record. The minutes report that councilmember Al Little will gather information about how often Hughesville Police was used for ambulance assists and that council will reach out to other boroughs and townships to see whether they could assist if needed.
The minutes do not record a direct response from Hughesville Police or a timetable for follow‑up; they reflect that council agreed to pursue more information and interlocal outreach. The exchange was logged during the public‑comment portion of the meeting and no formal action or vote on police coverage was taken at that time.
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