Statistics given by Barry County Dar Leaf in his report to Barry County Commissioners Tuesday showed 2,329 more complaints were handled by uniformed patrol in 2017 than in 2012. Incidents numbered 9,027 last year, versus 6,698 five years ago.
Last December’s monthly figures show of 68 arrests, 19 were felonies, 65 misdemeanors. In 2012, of the 55 arrests, 21 were felonies, 50 misdemeanors. One hundred thirty nine accidents were handled (61 versus deer) this year compared to 108 (64 with deer) in December, 2012. Alcohol arrests were the same at five for both years.
The K-9 unit was called seven times and officers made 56 home checks, assisting the Swift and Sure, Sobriety and Drug Courts. Criminal histories were run for warrant entry and/or requests 382 times.
At the jail, staff booked and processed 249 persons (as opposed to 158 in December, 2013) released 179 (166 in 2013) and held 77 “weekenders.” Deputies escorted 48 persons to court, processed 150 weekend drug screens to probationers and fingerprinted 94 (44 in 2013).
Inmates were served 7,966 meals at a cost of $1.53 a meal. No repairs were done in December.
In other business, commissioners approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Command Officers Association of Michigan/Sheriff’s Command Unit representing Barry County Sheriff’s command officers.
