It has been two months since we last provided a report for the Chronicle. The delay is due to how busy we’ve been over this period. Here’s just a fraction of what we’ve been dealing with:
14 incidents of Family Harm, including family arguments, physical assaults, breaches of Protection Orders, and more.
4 serious assaults (non-family).
10 dishonesty offences, including 6 burglaries, 1 instance of fraud, and 3 thefts.
4 mental health incidents.
20 traffic crashes and driving offences.
And many more…
We’re very aware of the increase in “boy racer” activity around town. The burnouts are glaringly obvious and have become a real eyesore. We’re fed up with it, and we know many of you are too. The noise is disruptive, often waking you up at night, and the mess left on the roads is embarrassing. It’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or worse.
We’re doing all we can to stop this anti-social behaviour, but we need your help. If you see this happening, call 111. If you can get registration numbers or record it on your phone, even better. If you hear it but can’t see it, still call 111. It’s crucial that these incidents are logged so we can track the frequency and better respond. Don’t assume someone else has called – the more calls, the more urgent the response.
Not all incidents can be attended immediately, but logging them helps us build a clearer picture of when and where these burnouts are occurring, allowing us to focus our resources more effectively.
This will take time, but rest assured, we’re targeting these vehicles for traffic offences, licence breaches, and vehicle fitness checks. This will help get these offenders off the roads.
As we move into the busy summer period, you’ll notice more patrols around town. There will be no warnings for seatbelt violations, cellphone use while driving, drink driving, or speeding. These rules are in place to keep everyone safe.
From Linda, Raewyn, and Andrew.
