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Crime & Safety

August 2019 East Granby Police Log

The easiest way to protect your vehicles is to lock the doors and remove valuables when you exit.

First Selectman Jim Hayden has released the following information regarding police activity for August of 2019. Please note that “Total Calls for Service” includes among other things: tickets, accidents, patrol checks, community contacts, administrative assignments, well-being checks and business checks.

Please Note: We've seen a rise in attempted car burglaries: the common theme is that most vehicles have been left unlocked. The easiest way to protect your vehicles and property is to lock the doors. When you exit your vehicle, remove valuables and take the keys with you. If you see anything suspicious, please call the police department right away.

Total Calls for Service

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August – 984 Year to Date - 8993

Accidents

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August - 8 Year to Date – 81 (one minor injury, one fatal)

Tickets

August – 50 Year to Date - 475

Medicals

August - 28 Year to Date - 272

Other Investigations

August – Total of 25 investigations

  • Domestic / Disturbances – (1)
  • Burglary – (2) (one residence, one vehicle)
  • Medical – (1)
  • Larceny – (3) (two stolen vehicles – one of which was recovered) (one stolen item from vehicle)
  • Assist other Agencies – (1)
  • Suspicious Incidents – (14)
  • Assist Citizen with Report – (1)
  • Accidents – (2)

Arrests

  • August 3, 2019 – Dylan Thelning – East Granby – operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

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