Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
BOURBON — Bourbon Police Department (BPD) Chief William “Bill” Martin updated the Bourbon Town Council on the October 2022 monthly activity report.
Chief Martin reported 691 Daily Log Entries. The BPD Activity Report for October 2022 included 5 accidents reported, 11 uniform traffic tickets, 0 ordinance tickets, 22 school patrols, 2 written warnings, 31 verbal warnings, 4 vehicle identification checks, 32 traffic details including radar checks, 2 motorist assists, 7 attempts to locate and 10 foot patrols.
The BPD Criminal Activity Report for October 2022 included 2 felony arrests, 1 misdemeanor arrests, 7 case reports assigned, and 2 alarms.
The BPD Administrative and General Report included 88 office details, 0 firearms applications, 1 record checks / processing, 15 general complaints, 34 requests for service, 104 security checks, 61 public contacts, 20 assists to other agencies, 5 animal complaints, 1 notice served, 8 doors or windows found open, 4 family disturbance complaints, 6 suspicious persons or vehicles, and 15 calls to 9-1-1.
Bourbon Police officers made six arrests for speed with those averaging an average speed of 18.0 mph over the speed limit, one arrest for Operator Never Licensed, one arrest for Expired Registration Plates, two arrests for False and Fictitious Registration, one arrest for a Learner’s Permit Violation, two arrests for Operating While Intoxicated, and one arrest for Battery.
In addition to his report, Chief Martin informed the council that Alex Truty submitted his resignation to be effective November 14. The council approved his resignation and approved his request to be retained part time.
Chief Martin asked the council for direction on the position. The council was in favor of replacing Truty’s full time position. Chief Martin will follow the appropriate protocols for seeking his replacement.
Vice President Les McFarland asked the council on behalf of Marshall County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD), where Truty would be working full time, for approval for the department to purchase Truty’s bullet proof vest at a prorated rate. The vests are specially fitted to each officer. According to McFarland the prorated purchase rate would be $480 of $800. McFarland recused himself from the vote as an employee of the MCSD. The council approved.
