After reviewing the mid-year crime stats for 2022, we would like to release the numbers for January through August 2022. There is also a comparison to the same time frame from 2021. With the exception of car burglaries and car thefts, overall crime has decreased for the same time frame this year. Homicides in the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office’s jurisdiction are down 29% over this same time last year.
Original source can be found here.
Jefferson County will see the following event take place this week.
Senator Katie Britt spoke out against what she called political gamesmanship by Democrats regarding Department of Homeland Security funding during a Fox News interview. She urged bipartisan talks while highlighting Republican efforts to ensure payment for federal workers involved in national security.
Senator Katie Britt appeared on Fox News’ The Will Cain Show voicing strong support for voter ID requirements under the SAVE America Act. She urged fellow senators—especially Democrats—to back legislation aimed at ensuring election integrity.
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