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The city saw a steep decline in thefts from autos, from 6,985 to 5,652. Minor thefts declined from 3,915 to 2,992. As well, shoplifting reports went from 3,488 to 2,478. Assaults, mischief and sexual offences saw declines of 5-10%, although one outlier was an uptick in robberies, from 388 to 430. Also, homicides declined from 21 to 12, although attempted murders remained the same at 16 in each of the past two years. Gang activity indicators were also down, such as “shots fired” calls fro...

Sheriff Mike Navarre believes Alertizen 911 Alerts present a false sense of criminal activity in a neighborhood. Author: Carla Bayron (WTOL) Updated: 7:32 PM EST March 12, 2021 LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Some residents in Lucas County are no longer receiving crime alerts, after the countys newly-elected sheriff chose not to renew a partnership with the private company sending them.  Sheriff Mike Navarre said he believes Alertizen 911 alerts present a false sense of...