Lawrenceville Police Chief Jim White has now released his departmental report for the month of May.
There were 350 requests for an officer during the month. They handled 3 mental health calls and 5 cases of domestic violence. There were 14 drug investigations, 8 assault and battery investigations, 8 theft investigations, 3 burglaries and 2 cases of vandalism undertaken in May.
Officers made 16 felony and 16 misdemeanor arrests in May along with 1 juvenile arrest. They also issued 14 ordinance violations and 16 traffic tickets.
There were 10 traffic accidents that occurred during the month. 9 of them involved property damage and the other was a case of hit-and-run.
Lawrenceville officers lent their assistance to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department (LCSD) and Illinois State Police (ISP) 5 times in May and assisted emergency fire and medical services 4 times and the general public 9 times.
Circle K working to upgrade Shelbyville location, Speedway seeking another location near casino
Connect with Indiana 211 to find local warming centers during the winter weather season
Shelby County to receive $1 million in road-funding grants
Greenfield Police ask for the public's assistance to find runaway
Veterinary bill passes out of committee
Captain Lopez talks holidays, future for Shelbyville Salvation Army
Brackets announced for historic Shelby County basketball tournaments
Santa Claus lights downtown Shelbyville Christmas tree
