Chase
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Friday,
April 29th, 2016 Vol. 21, Issue 17
Town meeting sheds light on crime
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by Cavelle Layes CMP revealed, during last week’s the motivation behind the crimes were. community meeting, that drugs Crime Analysis Specialist, Sarah Palmer, have been the main motivator stated that the main driver behind recent behind the Chase break-ins. crime in Chase has all been drug related. The Chase Community Hall was full Sgt. Heebner noted that while there isn’t during last Friday’s community meeting a large direct gang presence, maybe one addressing the recent crime activity in or two members, there is an element in the area. the area which connects back to large A panel of four RCMP members were gangs throughout the province, including present: a crime prevention specialist Kelowna, Chilliwack and Surrey. from Surrey, a crime analysis specialist While most of the comments made by from Kelowna, and Chase RCMP SGT. Chase residents were overall support of Gary Heebner. The members explained the efforts made by local law enforcement, the behind-the-scenes actions police some did have concerns. must take when dealing with crimes such A number of residents wondered why as break-ins from their specialties point there were not more police patrols of you. throughout the night, especially during Chase residents presented a wide range the times when crime seems to spike. of questions to the panel, including what ...Continued on page 3
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