9321-R4_ML&P_TownOfBuxton_2024-2025

Buxton Police Department Annual Report January 1 st , 2025 – December 31 st , 2025 Chief Kevin R. Collins Buxton Police Department Annual Report January 1 st , 2025 – December 31 st , 2025 Chief Kevin R. Collins 2025 ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 2025 ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

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Traffic violations continue to keep the department busy, with officers stopping 1,734 vehicles. Of those stops, officers cited 144 drivers for traffic violations. Some criminal summonses charged this year include, 26 charges of speeding 30mph or more above the posted limit, 51 charges of Operating While License Suspended or Revoked, 20 charges of Operating Without a License, 30 charges of Operating with a Suspended Registration, and 29 arrests for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs. Officers stopped 28 drivers for Operating While Using Handheld Device. The most prevalent reason for traffic stops continues to be speed, year after year, this year tallying in at 391 stops for speeding 15 to 19 over the limit. Officers will continue to take a strong stance on enforcement actions in 2026 and encourage motorists to drive safely. Officers also handle a variety of calls that may not result in a criminal investigation or charges but serve to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our citizens. (See below – Statistical Data of these calls) Traffic violations continue to keep the department busy, with officers stopping 1,734 vehicles. Of those stops, officers cited 144 drivers for traffic violations. Some criminal summonses charged this year include, 26 charges of speeding 30mph or more above the posted limit, 51 charges of Operating While License Suspended or Revoked, 20 charges of Operating Without a License, 30 charges of Operating with a Suspended Registration, and 29 arrests for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs. Officers stopped 28 drivers for Operating While Using Handheld Device. The most prevalent reason for traffic stops continues to be speed, year after year, this year tallying in at 391 stops for speeding 15 to 19 over the limit. Officers will continue to take a strong stance on enforcement actions in 2026 and encourage motorists to drive safely. Officers also handle a variety of calls that may not result in a criminal investigation or charges but serve to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our citizens. (See below – Statistical Data of these calls)

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