- Officers issued a citation to the owner of a pit bull terrier who had been left in a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot during one of the hot days earlier in the week.
- Last Friday, our police assisted the Sheriff's Office in executing two search warrants which were performed in conjunction with search warrants served by members of the DEA earlier. The final warrants were served on 705 Clarke Avenue and 602 Laurel Street. Cash, drugs, and drug paraphernalia were seized.
- Clarence Jackson Jr. was arrested on an outstanding warrant and turned over the the Sheriff's Office.
- Animal Control and our officers investigated a report that a juvenile was bitten by a pit bull terrier on the sidewalk in front of 402 Fifth Street. The investigation continues and the Health Department is also involved.
- Our K-9 Drug unit assisted the State Police on a traffic stop on Rt. 13. The K-9 scanned the stopped vehicle and alerted to the presence of drugs. A subsequent search uncovered two bags of marijuana. The New York driver was arrested by MSP.
- Donnease Sturgis was charged with Trespassing at Wal-Mart.
Fire Company
- The volunteers burned down the abandoned house at Clarke Avenue and Oak Street as part of a training exercise.
Main Street Coordinator
- Our application to become a designated Main Street Community has been submitted to the State.
City Docks
- Two boaters were warned against performing work on their boats which spilled over onto the dock.
- Two boats have been removed from the dock by the owners at the city's request.
Public Works
- Crews focused on the Cypress Festival. Bathrooms were painted and coordinated work was done with the Chamber in preparation for the amusements.
- Weed killer was applied to city sidewalks.
Golf Course
- Pesticides have been applied to the tee boxes.
- A used roller was picked up this week for use at the course.
Upcoming Events:
- MARVA Performing Arts Theater will play host to a traveling New York Theater Group who will present "Driving Miss Daisy" on Friday and Saturday nights (20th &21st)
- The Costen House will hold an art show at the Cypress Park near the flag pole on Saturday afternoon (21st)
- Next weekend, the fairgrounds will be hosting "Jeeps on the shore" for the weekend.
