Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree gave his fiscal court a snapshot of the spring this past Monday morning, showcasing what’s been a busy start to the calendar year.
In a brief breakdown of 565 calls answered from May to June, Acree said some of the numbers were interesting and, at times, unfortunate.
They include:
— 16 calls for accidents without injury, and six with;
— 47 calls for animal complaints, which can involve dogs on the loose, cattle/horses in the road, and other creature concerns;
— 47 calls on attempts to serve legal documents;
— six domestics, five disputes and four disturbances;
— 11 arrests made;
— 14 requests for extra patrols regarding unusual activity, speeding and more;
— 11 thefts;
— 19 traffic stops, many proactive;
— 42 citations for reckless drivers;
— 20 welfare checks;
— and one drug activity investigation opened.
Acree told Magistrate Mike Wright and the others that, while drug arrests were down in recent months, investigations are different from citations stemming through other calls of service.
Asked if fentanyl, a dangerous drug additive, has entered Trigg County’s borders, Acree didn’t hesitate.
And just like it is with the Cadiz Police, Acree confirmed that his agency has full access to NARCAN — a strong overdose antidote.
Furthermore, Acree noted the calls for extra patrol in May were important for one key reason.
Magistrate Barry Littlejohn said, in his district, many of the animal complaints have been dog-related — particularly with breeds like pit bulls and rottweilers.
Acree said the 47 animal-related calls are high, but with no county leash law, it “puts his office in a tight spot” unless a dog is “actively aggressive.”
In other sheriff’s office news:
— Acree said he’s back to full staff with two new deputies: former Hopkinsville Police Department’s Ryan Gallogly and Lyon County Sheriff’s Office’s retired Joe Witherspoon. This is following the resignation of Jared Warner, who’s headed to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office.
— And Judge-Executive Stan Humphries said it might be easier to see more calls during the summer months, as Trigg County’s population surges from 14,000-plus on average to 35,000-plus with recreation and lakes visitors.
