Law Enforcement

The 2010 Washington Town & Country Fair was a large success as far as safety and security is concerned, according to Washington Police Chief Ken Hahn. “This year’s Fair was tremendous as far as security is concerned,” stated Chief Hahn. “The weather was good for three of the five days, which helps, and we also have gotten our operations down to where we only need minimal tweaks each year. Crowds were large but well behaved overall. Altogether it was a very successful Fair,” advised Chief Hahn.

08/02/10 through 08/08/2010

3 Arrests

1 Juvenile Into Custody

10 Traffic Summons

13 Parking Warnings

3 Non-Traffic Summons

Calls for Service:

5 Misc. Complaint

3 Suspicious Activity

1 Vandalism

2 Disturbance

2 911 Hang-Ups

1 Harassment

1 Animal Complaint

2 Alarms

2 Motor Vehicle Accidents

1 Warrant Investigation/Apprehension

5 Misc. Ordinance Violations

8 Misc. Traffic-Related Incidents

By Sue Blesi

On Wednesday, Aug. 4, the Franklin County Drug Task Force heard about a possible ongoing heroin sales in Union. With the assistance of the Union Police Department, an investigation was made at the Riverview Trailer Park where they found a white female, 19, who they were familiar with from a previous heroin investigation. It was later discovered that she had hidden approximately three-and-a-half grams of heroin in a body cavity. She was one of three people arrested there.

By Sue Blesi

Lt. Kyle Kitcher, Assistant Chief of Police with the Union Police Department sent in the following press releases.

August 5: Drug Violation – Possession Marijuana. A suspect on South Oak admitted to having a pipe with marijuana in his pocket and was issued citations. He was identified as an 18-year-old male from Robertsville.