Montgomery is facing a concerning spike in violent crime, despite overall progress in reducing crime rates. Mayor Steven Reed addressed the issue, highlighting the need for stronger laws and community involvement.
“While our first six months were very positive, seeing crime declined by 28.3% in the first six months, we realize that there’s been a spike over the last 10 days that’s just simply unacceptable,” said Mayor Steven Reed.
Residents are on high alert following the recent 10-day surge in violence, prompting discussions on tougher laws and better support for youth. Mayor Reed emphasized the importance of preventing repeat violent offenders from being released…