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Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Official Media Release
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On August 30 and into the early morning hours of August 31, 2007 deputies from the Special Response Team and Narcotics and Burglary Team conducted intense foot patrol of the city due to information received regarding increased numbers of intoxicated pedestrians, people urinating in public and other incidents involving disorderly conduct. Throughout the evening deputies made thirty-two(32) field contacts, issued numerous warnings, cited six(6) people for the city ordinance of disorderly conduct (five of which involved urinating in pubic), and two(2) were arrested for pedestrian under the influence. The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is working with city council in an attempt to deter inappropriate and criminal behavior in the downtown area. Sheriff McClure wants to keep the downtown area a safe place for parents to bring their children without having to be exposed to these types of incidents.
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