Scams
Two men in LaGrange have reported that they have given someone by the name of “D” cash as down payments towards the purchase of cars, and have not been able to contact him.
According to police reports, “D” presented himself as an auto dealer and informed the two victims that he purchases cars from auto auctions in Columbus. One of the victims has given “D” $1,500 as a down payment towards the purchase of a car. The other victim has given “D” almost $1,000 in payments.
If anyone has information about this incident, please contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603 of the Troup County Sheriff’s’s Office at 706-883-1616.
Thefts, Burglaries
• A man in the 100 block of Pine Circle said that someone broke into his home and stole a watch valued at $60 and a cell phone valued at $50.
• A man in the first block of Hines Road said that someone went into his residence and stole a 32 inch LG TV, a PlayStation 3, and several PlayStation games. The value of the stolen merchandise is undetermined.
• A man in the 100 block of Auburn Avenue said that someone broke into his home and stole a Sony PlayStation valued at $300, a Toshiba laptop valued at $300, a Nintendo Wii valued at $200, a Sony PlayStation 2 valued at $200, and $100 in change.
• A woman on Vernon Road said that someone in a blue Nissan stole two hand carts valued at $175 each.
• A woman in the 100 block of Youngs Mill Road said that someone broke into her home and stole a 32 inch Sony flat screen TV valued at $550, a Wii game system valued at $350, an eMachine laptop valued at $200, a DVD player valued at $150, about 15 DVDs valued at $150, a Game Cube valued at $300, and various gifts to which the values are unknown.
• A man in the first block of Timothy Street said that someone stole his 17 inch Rally rims valued at $1,200 and four tires valued at $400 off of his 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Damages
• A woman in the 500 block of Everette Street said that someone broke her glass door, causing almost $200 in damage.
• A woman in the 900 block of Mooty Bridge Road said that someone severely keyed her 2000 Honda Accord causing, about $2,000 in damage.
• A man in the 100 block of Turner Street said that someone kicked in his door, causing less than $500 in damage.
• A woman in the 800 block of Borton Street said someone broke a window at her residence, causing $200 in damage.
• A member of Leete Hill United Methodist Church said that someone cut the outside phone wires, causing $100 in damage.
• A woman said that someone keyed her car in the 600 block of Broad Street (LaGrange College), causing less than $500 in damage.
First, I know who sentence criminal to jail, so apparently that was not directed to the LPD but it does require them to make an arrest.
Second, so if they live in the community that is being vandalized then why dont they take your advice when off duty and be a good neighbor.
Third, part of preventing crime is also being seen in the community doing postive things as well as pulling over people for actual offenses. If the people know they are a postive part of the community, then maybe they will be willing to get involved more.
Finally, I have gone through the training, been away from my family during holidays, birthdays and even go in knowing that its possible that I may not get to celebrate another one, so before you pass judgement on my opinions then why dont you walk in my shoes and many of those I know that didnt make it home. Its a choice in careers we made and know the dangers, but yet love what we do(no longer in this line of work). So, you catch'em and we'll keep'em and lets just agree to disagree. You have your opinion and I have mine. This is my opinion and I'm sticking with it. See you on election day my friend.(Dec. 4)
You do, however, make my point very clear that you think you can police better than the police and I am still not sure why you mention election day. You obviously fail to realize that the LaGrange Police do not work for the Sheriff....
Have you studied LPD stats to see what offenses have the most arrests? It is not drugs...... refer to the annual report posted on www.lagrange-ga.org
First off, LPD has nothing to do with how long someone remains "locked up". That has everything to do with elected judges, a bad economy resulting in offenders being paroled earlier than in times past, and a whole host of other factors.
Second, LPD has not "given up". I assure you that these officers, who you obviously forget live in this community too, do not want people breaking in homes either. If it were only as easy as "catching them in the act". There are only about eighty sworn officers at LPD but yet over thirty thousand citizens. How about watch out for your neighbors stuff and cooperate with the police when something happens in your neighborhood. Better yet, there are more citizens then police so if you see something call 911 and don't hang up until an officer arrives. Keep the bad guy in sight or at least take note of what he looks like and which way he went if he runs off.
Third, part of deterring crime is making traffic stops....the vast majority of which are on Troup County residents not people from out of town as you assert. If you do not believe any of this, file an open records request and it can be verified or schedule a ride along to see what OUR local officers do and deal with every day.
Finally, if you think you can do it better, apply, get hired, go through the training, and do it better! I'm sure our local police would love to have you help. Then you too could spend nights, holidays, birthdays, and other special occassions away from your family while being criticized by someone who has no real knowledge of what you do and how you serve on a daily basis.