Proposed Littering Ordinance The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, to consider an amendment to Chapter 50 (Solid Waste) of the Orange County Code of ordinances to include the imposition of monetary fines for littering. All interested persons are invited to attend or submit written comments. Written comments may be submitted by mail to Attn: Alyson Simpson, P. O. Box 111, Orange, Virginia 22960 or by email to asimpson@orangecountyva.gov and must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 22, 2021.
TRIAD SALT Award Presented
At the May 25, 2021 Board of Supervisors ’ Meeting, Supervisor Frame presented Investigator Johnny Thomas with a TRIAD SALT award for his outstanding efforts in reducing crimes against older citizens. On January 4, 2021, the Orange County Sheriff ’ s Office received information that a mentally incapacitated elder in the community was being financially exploited by a male that had befriended him. Investigator Thomas was instrumental in recovering more than $60,000 in property belonging to the elder by serving search warrants, working with other agencies, and medical professionals. Investigations ’ Lieutenant Becky Jones stated, “ None of this would have moved forward without the persistence of Inv. Thomas going above and beyond on the investigation of this case. ” TRIAD is an integral part of community policing, with a focus on reducing unwarranted fear of crime and on improving the qual ity of life for seniors. The program ’ s primary goals are reducing the criminal victimization of older citizens, enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to that population, and provide opportunities for exchange of information between law enforcement and senior citizens. TRIAD also offers presentations regarding a multitude of scams aimed at the elderly. For more information about the TRIAD program, contact TRIAD Coordinator, Deputy Ron Kesner, at (540) 672 - 1536 or the TRIAD website.
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