Wayne County Life

• Make sure all your doors and windows are locked. Presents under your tree may look appealing, but keep them out of view of windows and doors until you are ready to open and exchange them.
• The holidays increase the conact from charities.   Take the time to investigate those that you are unsure about and ask for identification from any stranger that presents themselves at your door.
• While shopping, be alert and aware of your surroundings. Park in well-lighted areas, lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight; carry small amounts of cash and never leave your purse or wallet unattended in shopping carts or on counters when completing purchases. If you return to your vehicle with packages and plan to continue shopping, secure the items in your trunk and move your vehicle.
• If you are gone for a period of time, ask your neighbor to watch your home and report any suspicious activity immediately to 911.

In October, 145 males and 28 females (173 total) were committed to the jail facility, 190 court transports, 12,756 inmate meals were served and $72,050 was collected from 45 inmates released on bail and/or fines. Inmates worked a total of 2,680 hours of labor in laundry, facility cleaning and food service. Court Security Officers cleared 3,512 people entering the Hall of Justice through the magnetometer, securing 119 weapons (knives, razors, and scissors). Deputies traveled 99,677 miles on patrol, investigating 120 motor vehicle accidents, 4 missing persons, 26 animal complaints, 2,108 miscellaneous complaints, 419 minor crimes, 19 major crimes and 16 fires totaling 2,712 complaints received. Deputies issued 387 traffic tickets, 10 DWIs and made 142 misdemeanor and felony arrests. The Records Office processed 33 pistol permit applications and 45 pistol permit amendments requiring a Brady Check. The Civil Office served 118 legal papers and 136 Family Court orders, handled 3 evictions, received $116,042.25 and paid out $113,406.84 to creditors. $12,938.56 was remitted to Wayne County Treasurer Thomas Warnick for the county’s General Fund.

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