Douglas closes out 2011 with 32 percent decrease in crime

Douglas Dispatch

Crime stats released to the Douglas Dispatch by the Douglas Police Department showed Douglas closed out 2011 with crime being down 32 percent.

Sgt. Jose Duarte said arrests for the year were down 26 percent and accidents were down 13 percent which may be attributed to a 64 decrease in reported hit and run collisions as well as a nine percent increase in overall traffic enforcement