The Woodruff Police Department responded to 101 incidents in July 2025, covering a range of offenses from property crimes to drug violations.
Key Offenses Reported:
Fondling (Forcible): 1 case reported.
Assault (Simple): 2 cases.
Burglary/Breaking & Entering: 2 cases.
Shoplifting: 1 case.
Theft from Motor Vehicles: 2 cases.
Larceny (all categories): 10 cases.
Vandalism/Malicious Property Damage: 4 cases.
Drug/Narcotic Violations: 6 cases.
Weapon Law Violations: 2 cases.
Animal Cruelty: 1 case.
Motor Vehicle Use Without Consent: 1 case.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI): 5 cases.
Liquor Law Violations: 3 cases.
Runaways: 3 cases.
Trespassing: 1 case.
Other Offenses (including warrants, hit-and-runs, and animal issues): 4 cases.
Domestic Violence (2nd Degree): 1 case.
Information/Other Reports (traffic stops, suspicious persons, child neglect, fraud, etc.): 25 entries.
Trespass Notices Issued: 3 cases.
Overall:
Property crimes such as larceny, burglary, and vandalism made up a large portion of reports.
Drug and alcohol-related violations remained significant, with multiple DUIs and narcotics charges.
Police also issued several warrants, traffic stops, and assistance calls, reflecting a broad range of community enforcement activity.
Author: Tracy Sanders
