[rkimball]

What ever happened to the sheriff's arrest blotter that was published weekly in the Villages Daily Sun? A representative of the Sun told me that they dropped the column but would publish this information daily in The Villages Suns Daily Briefs column but I have yet to see any in over two weeks. If you were/are also interested in this column you should call the Sun and express your wishes.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rkimball

What ever happened to the sheriff's arrest blotter that was published weekly in the Villages Daily Sun? A representative of the Sun told me that they dropped the column but would publish this information daily in The Villages Suns Daily Briefs column but I have yet to see any in over two weeks. If you were/are also interested in this column you should call the Sun and express your wishes.

I have noticed the same thing and I will call tomorrow during business hours. I have had good luck calling the Sun and asking for the editor of the news portion and I think her name is Rena or Reba. She is always good at answering questions.

Let's call and find out.

[crummybuttons]

OMG! are you afraid you'll see your name in the blotter?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by crummybuttons

OMG! are you afraid you'll see your name in the blotter?

No, just so some folks can complain that nothing is ever printed there.

[zcaveman]

Everyone does realize that the police blotter is only excerpts from the real police blotter. It is basically meaningless unless you are just looking to see if you can find a couple of Villagers name in the blotter.

Z

[hoopsterdad]

probably not enough room with all the ads.

[travelguy]

Do we really need to know this information? Afterall, when/if charges are dropped for whatever reason we never see a re-traction or apology. Sometimes law enforcement makes a mistake. If you want this information look on the internet, or better yet find something constructive to do with your extra free time.

[ugotme]

As many cops have told me - If they posted ALL the items in the paper you would be shocked and amazed.

Those published are just tidbits.

[EdV]

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by EdV

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Darn..when I see that you edited a post to NOTHING, I know I have missed something good, thought out and worthwhile.

[BlueHeronFan]

Originally Posted by travelguy

Do we really need to know this information? Afterall, when/if charges are dropped for whatever reason we never see a re-traction or apology. Sometimes law enforcement makes a mistake. If you want this information look on the internet, or better yet find something constructive to do with your extra free time.

I miss it. For me it was a good for knowing what is going around here. For instance, knowing how many 20-30 somethings are living in The Villages on Parole or Probation, and get caught in some violation like breaking & entering or selling drugs.

Information is not a bad thing. Wonder why you seem to think it is.

[EdV]

Actually Gracie, in this case it wasn’t well thought out. I had found a link to the Sumter County Times police blotter and posted it, only to realize it was 2 years old and required a paid subscription to view current events.

My bad.

[graciegirl]

I asked her why the residents parade hadn't been mentioned and she too directed me to the front of the Thursday insert. And she also said "It hasn't happened yet".

I wasn't really very satisfied with her answer to my question as to why the police blotter disappeared, because I liked to read it too. She said that they were trying to publish those kinds of things when they happened rather then wait until the blotter was published. I didn't further inquire because I am a wimp and not a journalist.

Brenda Starr girl reported has been fired.

[rkimball]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have noticed the same thing and I will call tomorrow during business hours. I have had good luck calling the Sun and asking for the editor of the news portion and I think her name is Rena or Reba. She is always good at answering questions.

Let's call and find out.

What happened? I think to many VRs picked up for drinking.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by rkimball

What happened? I think to many VRs picked up for drinking.

What's a VR?

Bill