WCSO July 2024 police services monthly report

As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO

During the month of July there were 120 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 62 traffic stops were made, resulting in 5 citations.

Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included:

• On July 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard Street for a report of a Larceny from Automobile. The complainant reported that their handicap placard was stolen from their unlocked vehicle sometime overnight. There is no security footage of this incident to aid in the arrest of a suspect.
• Ordinance violation — 1: 300 block of Baker Street for grass ordinance violation. Tag was issued.

The Sheriff’s Office has recently implemented a new, online police-reporting portal. Citizens can now file certain types of police reports online without needing contact with a deputy or having to come into a station. The following types of incidents may be filed online:

• Harassing phone calls/No known suspects
• Identity theft/No known suspects
• Lost property
• Larceny/Theft/No known suspects
• Damaged property/Vandalism
• Accidental/Non-intentional property damage

Any and all incidents can still be reported by calling 911; calling Washtenaw Metro Dispatch’s non-emergency dispatch number, (734) 994-2911; or in person at any of our Community Police Stations. The online reporting portal can be accessed through the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office website at: https://www.washtenaw.org/3439/File-a-Police-Report

At the August 19 meeting of City Council, members questioned Sgt. Joel Gebauer regarding violations they had seen with minors and OUI driving golf carts on the City streets, and also referenced a recent accident at the corner of M-52 and Main Street where one car had blown through the four-way stop. Gebauer explained that with a maximum of two deputies in the City at any given time, it is difficult to monitor all areas at once, and encouraged all citizens to be responsive to situations, depending upon their ability.

“Without your eyes, we just can’t see everything that’s happening in town,” he said. “We appreciate your help.”

He added that if it’s not a situation you can handle, dialing 911 or the non-emergency dispatch number, (734) 994-2911, remain the best ways to get a deputy on-site as quickly as possible.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.