LAWRENCE COUNTY - JUNE 28, 2023 - Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day reports his department is staying busy keeping the community safe and actively fighting crime in Lawrence County.
Community events are keeping the department and its four reserve officers busy. The department has been supporting community events which include the BedRock Biker Rally, Judah Festival, Springville 5K, Limestone Heritage Festival, and the Lawrence County 4-H Fair.
Photo: Several police officers respond to a officer needing assistance in Mitchell recently
During the Lawrence County Council meeting Tuesday night, Day gave the 2nd Quarter activity report for his department.
The department has responded to 2,492 calls for service which included the following:
Issued 548 traffic warnings
Issued 103 traffic tickets
26 arrests from traffic stops
130 arrests
711 civil notifications
123 case reports
Attempted 165 warrant services
115 traffic accidents investigated
The jail counts continue to climb in Lawrence County with recent changes to Indiana Department of Corrections policy changes, and warrants issued for Probation Violations and Failure to appear in court warrants.
Total Inmate Counts:
MALE - 109
FEMALE - 31
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - 11
PAROLE HOLDS - 4
LEVEL 6 - 16
The sheriff gave the county council updates on the security changes at the Lawrence County Courthouse Plaza and approved his request for $24,435 to finish the project.
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