The Crossville Police Department and Crossville Fire Department released their latest monthly report (August 2023) to be reviewed by the city council in their meeting tomorrow night (September 12, 2023).

The report states:

CITATIONS ISSUED (63)

Registration violations – 16

Light law violations – 13

Insurance violations – 9

Speeding – 9

Seatbelt violations – 6

Ran traffic light – 5

Improper use of traffic lanes – 2

Texting while driving – 1

Violation of open container law – 1

Failure to exercise due care – 1

OFFENSES (80)

Top violation-type offenses include:

Thefts – 26

Fraud – 7

Vandalism – 6

Vehicle theft – 6

Burglary – 3

ARRESTS – 161

Top violation-type arrests include:

Warrants served – 40

Public intoxication – 21

Drug violations – 16

Possession of drug equipment – 15

DUI – 13

Driving on a revoked, suspended, or no license at all – 13

JUVENILE VIOLATIONS – 42

Vaping violations – 18

Assault – 14

Runaways – 5

Assault on an officer – 3

Resisting arrest – 1

Hit and run – 1

ACCIDENTS – 123

Minor – 90

Without injury – 19

With injury – 14

ANIMAL CONTROL CALLS – 53

The Crossville Fire Department responded to a total of 228 calls in August 2023. The majority of calls (160) were to assist in rescue and emergency medical services. Crews went to the scene of 12 fires last month. The report indicates 33 false alarms or false calls.