2011 Marshal's report shows increase in crime

Town Marshal Mike Wren presented the 2011 year end report at Monday night’s Town Council meeting.

Wren and Deputy Marshal Bryce Peterson responded to 233 calls for service in 2011, up from 211 in 2010. Criminal citations were up from 15 in 2010 to 17 in 2011, and infractions issued were up from 16 to 22.

There were five felony arrests during the last year, including charges of Assault 3, Theft 2 (theft of a motor vehicle), two sexual assaults, residential burglary and possession of methamphetamine. According to Wren, the Assault 3 is going to trial, a warrant has been issued for a suspect in t...