* Police Chief Harold Cantrell reported his department responded to 903 calls for service during May including 30 motor vehicle accidents and issuing 163 citations.
Cantrell said the following arrests were made: 1 for felony theft by taking at Walgreens, 2 for driving without a license, 3 DUI arrests, 2 affrays, 1 for false statements, 2 for obstruction, 1 for attempting to obtain/ attempting to obtain dangerous drugs fraudulently, 2 for wanted persons, 1 simple battery - family violence, 1 possession of methamphetamine, 1 child molestation/ public indecency/ open container and 1 arrest for hit and run.
Police also answered 20 calls for disorderly persons, 34 suspicious activity calls, 1 arson investigation, 28 alarm calls and 20 domestic disputes.
* Fire Chief Steve Roper reported his department responded to 114 calls during May including 7 structure fires, 3 vehicle fires, 7 grass or brush fires, 4 auto accidents with injuries and 49 emergency medical calls. For the year, Jasper fire personnel have responded to 476 calls.

Source: Pickens Co. Progress