Directed patrols conducted by the Ware County Sheriff’s Office last week resulted in personnel involved in dozens of law enforcement encounters that led to eight arrests and more than a dozen citations, Sheriff Carl James said.
The increased presence in targeted county areas resulted from citizen concerns on a number of issues voiced to his office, Sheriff James said in a September 16 social media release announcing the pointed action that followed the next day.
Sheriff James said in his initial post, announcing the patrols, he was doing so in advance as a matter of transparency for citizens in response to the concerns conveyed by others.
“Our goal is to address your concerns directly, deter criminal activity, and ensure the safety of every neighborhood,” Sheriff James said. “We are committed to keeping Ware County a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Among the eight arrests from the encounters were six for suspended or unlicensed driver, a driving under the influence and a reckless driving. The 18 traffic citations written were 12 for speeding, two for failure to maintain lane, as well as one each or no insurance, open container, stop sign, and hands free violations.
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Also, 47 warnings were issued and 68 traffic stops were conducted, Sheriff James said September 18 in a release detailing the results of the patrols.
Teams were deployed directly to the specific areas and neighborhoods where issues were reported issues, ensuring specific enforcement where it matters most, he said. There was an extra presence of marked patrol units and Detectives throughout the county at staggered times to deter criminal activity and ensure the specific concerns of the community are addressed.
The patrols, most of which were between 60 and 90 minutes, began at 2 p.m. and continued in around most of the county until about midnight, WCSO Major Neil Skerratt said. He said the patrols would be on-going based on resident responses.
“Our proactive presence allowed us to monitor traffic, engage with residents, and keep potential violations in check before they could impact your neighborhoods,” Sheriff James said. “These directed patrols are not a one-time event. We will continue to run these operations on a periodic basis.”
Sheriff James reminded citizens to not hesitate to contact his office if they have any issue or safety concern. The electronic tip system is online at waresheriff. com (click the large TIP LINE button) or residents can call (912) 287TIPS(8477).
“Thank you for your continued partnership and for speaking up to help us protect our community,” he said.
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