Cedar Bluff town officials reviewed July activity from the police, fire and building departments during the town council’s meeting this week .
Police Chief Jeremy Stepps provided the council with an overview of activity handled by the Cedar Bluff Police Department during the month.
Officers issued 123 warnings and 85 citations during July. The department also made 11 misdemeanor arrests and eight felony arrests, along with reporting two drug-related cases and eight ICE-related arrests.
Police served 21 warrants, interviewed six suspects and continued work on three active investigations.
Mayor Warren also recognized Stepps and Sgt. Jamie Chatman for recently attending a police conference. Stepps said the event provided an opportunity to network with other law enforcement professionals and learn more about the growing role of artificial intelligence in policing.
Stepps also presented the Cedar Bluff Fire Department’s July activity. Firefighters responded to 29 incidents, with 14 involving medical calls.
Medical responses included calls involving chest pain, breathing difficulties and falls. The department also responded to four fires, two hazardous-situation calls and two public service requests. Seven calls were classified as non-emergencies.
Building Inspector Mark Perry then updated the council on activity within the town’s building and business sectors.
Perry reported that the town processed 12 building permit requests, seven business license applications and 70 camper permit requests during July.
He also provided an update on the town’s ongoing efforts to clear rights-of-way to improve access for garbage trucks, school buses and other vehicles.
Crews recently completed work near the school and behind the Methodist church. Hidden Point Drive is expected to be the next area targeted for right-of-way clearing.
The reports provided council members with an overview of public safety, emergency response and development-related activity across Cedar Bluff during July.
