Landrum Police Department monthly report

This report covers the Landrum Police Department for the month of February 2016.

Traffic

There were 33 total citations issued in this category: two for disregarding a stop sign, one for a traffic control device, one for driving on the wrong side of the road, two for DUS, two for expired tags, two for failure to register a vehicle, one for failure to surrender a suspended driver’s license, one for no proof of insurance, three for no vehicle license, one for operating an uninsured vehicle and 17 for speeding. One arrest was made for DUS.

Criminal

There were 13 total citations in this category and each citation followed up with arrest: one for assault and battery, one for assault or cruelty to children, two for possession of drug paraphernalia, three for possession of methamphetamine, two for simple possession of marijuana, three for trespass after notice and one for vandalism of property.

Criminal investigations

There were 13 total criminal investigations: one for assault by a mob, two for burglary or breaking and entering, one for child custody and welfare investigation, one for child neglect, one for domestic violence high and aggravated, one for hit and run with property damage, one for impersonating a public official, one for larceny of tag, two for malicious damage to personal property and two for petty larceny.

Additional department activities

There were 36 additional activities in this category: three accident reports, three funeral escorts and 30 warnings.

Warrant service

There were two warrants issued in this category: zero bench warrants and two arrest warrants.

– From staff reports

SportsPlus

Community

Blood drive to honor memory of Tara Atkins planned for Dec. 17

Community

Millard named a Top 100 Financial Advisor

News

Polk boys top field, girls share second in Polar Bear 1 meet

Community

Rev. Jimmy “Hambone” Camp named Landrum Citizen of the Year

Community

Landrum business owners facing charges after alleged kidnapping, sexual assault

Community

Households can apply for Low-Income Energy Assistance

Community

Well disinfection kits still available

Community

The Christmas House in Inman shines bright for the holidays

Community

Landrum Lions Club donates $2,500 to Operation Hope

Arts

TFAC to host talented young artists as Showcase of Excellence returns

Business

The Real Me TRiM Clinic launches in Landrum

Community

Rosary-Making Workshop, Advent Concert to take place at Good Shepherd

Community

Blue Ridge Ringers to perform in Columbus

Community

‘Holiday Fest’ set for December 6 at Sunny View Elementary School

Community

Give blood during the holidays to provide help and hope 

Community

27th Annual TubaChristmas Concert Set for December 7 

Community

Gourmet Nut Sale supports local Rotary Club initiatives

Landrum Cardinals

Landrum High School Fall Sports Review

Community

Chamber of Commerce announces new date, location for Feed the Foothills event

Arts

Sweden Comes to Tryon: Director Andreas Thelander hosts fika at the Fitzgerald

Arts

Tryon Arts and Crafts School to host Literary Open Stage

Community

Grant allows Saluda third-graders to enjoy Catawba Science Center

Community

Annual Christmas Party at Tim Edwards Landscaping set for December 7

Campobello

Norfolk Southern’s abandonment of Saluda Grade set to proceed without environmental impact statement