Summer Heat Brings Summer Crime

Louisville Police Chief L.M. Claiborne indicates that property crime is up in the area. A spike in break-ins particularly in vacant homes or homes not occupied on a full time basis has occurred through the summer. Claiborne is asking neighbors to keep a close check on each others’ properties and report any suspicious activity. An increase in property crime in Louisville mirrors the problems in the County. Acting Sheriff David Edwards recently indicated that the spring and summer months have brought an increase in thefts across the County as well. The majority of these involve mobile, easily disposed of items such as 4-wheelers, trailers and lawn mowers. The thefts average 3-5 a day which puts a strain on the limited staff of officers and investigators. Edwards also states that personal assaults including sexual assaults are on the rise.

Claiborne also wanted to inform the public of the City’s participation in a federal grant program- the DUI Enforcement Program. Funds from this program allow the city to commit one full time officer to DUI enforcement. “100% of his job involves traffic stops and motorist contact.” said Claiborne. Claiborne indicated that the position, while sometimes unpopular with the public was necessary to keep alcohol impaired drivers off the streets.
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