Lawrenceville Police chief Jim White has released his monthly department activity report for July. The statistics indicate that police recieved 340 requests for an officer during the month. Those officers dealt with 12 public nuisance cases, 9 cases of domestic violence and 4 mental health cases. They also were involved in 12 drug investigations, 10 assault and battery cases, 8 cases of theft and shoplifting, 6 cases of child abuse and neglect and 1 incident of vandalism. There were 15 misdemeanor, 13 felony and 1 juvenile arrest made in July while there were 50 ordinance violations. The department handled 11 traffic accidents--9 involved property damage and there were single incidents involving personal injury and hit and run. Lawrenceville police also lent assistance to the Lawrence County Sheriffs Department and the Illinois State Police 5 times each. They assisted emergency fire and medical rescue personnel 5 times and the general public 10 times during July.
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