The Auburn Police Department had a busy July, answering 2,868 calls for service and investigating a wide range of incidents—from drug overdoses to suspicious activity.
According to the department’s monthly activity report, officers made 84 adult arrests and issued over 600 traffic-related tickets and warnings.
Detectives juggle homicides and felony cases
The Detective Bureau handled 36 new cases and closed 17, including three arrests on felony charges. Detectives also responded to a homicide and a shooting that left two people injured. As of the end of July, they had 229 active cases.
The Identification Bureau processed 239 pieces of evidence and 76 memory cards. Officers made 63 sex offender contacts and sent six evidence cases to the crime lab.
Officers engage with the community
In between investigations, officers took part in several community events. Officer Parker played football with kids before the July 3rd fireworks and also attended “Super Hero” week at Champions for Life.
Officers also ran in the Freedom Eagle Run 5K to support veterans and competed in the 7th annual Chloe Calhoun Memorial Softball Game—beating the Auburn Fire Department.
Common calls and top investigations
July’s report showed a high number of domestic violence investigations (85), reports of suspicious activity (195), and disorderly conduct or noise complaints (97). Police also handled 472 traffic stops and 23 overdose investigations.
Officers issued 409 parking tickets and responded to 18 motor vehicle crashes with injuries. Mental health calls remained significant, with 37 incidents investigated.
Training continues behind the scenes
The department logged 1,636 hours of training in July. Topics included tactical skills, emergency response, and instructor certifications for both new and veteran officers.
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