Colebrook Police Department
December 31, 2010
2010 has come and gone. Now we are forging ahead into 2011. The police department has been working hard to do its part in this tough economy. We have tried to make things last longer. We have reduced mileage on the cruiser again. Day and night foot patrols have increased.
2010 was a tough year for camp burglaries and copper thefts. Both crimes were throughout the North Country this year. The area law enforcement officers need the assistance of their local communities. People are asked to take notice of strange vehicles in their area. Noting the license plate is the greatest help. All too often, someone has information on a vehicle but there is not a plate number.
The Colebrook Police Department worked its first drug case from beginning to end in 2010. It was a department wide effort that was very successful. It was made possible by a donation from a private citizen.
Incidents and arrests were up from 2009 with 333 incidents and 89 arrests compared to 352 incidents and 105 arrests in 2010.
The police department would like to remind residents that they should continue to be wary of frauds whether by E-mail or phone. A number of new frauds started hitting E-mail accounts in 2010. We have worked with the U.S. Postal Inspector about any new frauds. The U.S. Government has worked in conjunction with several foreign governments to bring some of these people to justice. A good rule of thumb is if it involves Western Union,
it is probably a fraud.
There have been some creative phone calls involving people soliciting money for family members that are in jail or in the hospital. These people are able to search names and find relatives that live in a general vicinity. The Internet is a dangerous tool. It is important you limit the amount of personal information you put out over the net. This includes things such as Facebook and MySpace.
The police department is looking for your assistance in combating any criminal activity. There is an 800 number that you can call and give information on drug activity. The number is 1-800-NAB-DOPE (800-622-3673). You can give any drug information at that number and your information will remain anonymous. You can also call and leave
information regarding any crime at 237-9912 Ext 19. Be sure to ask for voice-mail.
Stephen Cass
Chief of Police
Town of Colebrook
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