Groveport Messenger - August 27th, 2023

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Madison Township tire drive
Madison Township will hold a tire drive
on Sept. 13 from 1-7 p.m. in Brobst Park,
5321 Winchester Pike, where residents of
Madison Township (including Canal
Winchester and Groveport) can recycle
rimless junk tires. No commercial vehicle
tires will be taken. Maximum of 10 tires
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Groveport Police statistics
July crime statistics, according to the
Groveport Police: 9 arrests, 9 accidents, 0
assaults, 4 burglaries, 3 domestic disputes,
4 domestic violence, 2 OVI and alcohol, 2
thefts/robberies, 2 stolen/unauthorized
use, 3 missing persons, 3 weapon related
calls, 3 narcotic related offenses, 2 threats,
1 vandalism, 5 juvenile complaints, 40
traffic citations, 2 sex related crimes, 0
school related calls, 24 suspicious vehicles/persons,
6 suicide attempts/mental
health calls.
Township Police statistics
July crime statistics from the Madison
Township Police: 2 assaults, 11 auto accidents
with injuries, 17 auto accidents noninjuries,
15 animal complaints, 55 Brobst
Park security checks, 1 burglary, 2 burglaries
in progress, 16 domestic complaints, 2
drunk, 3 fights, 9 impaired driving arrest,
16 juvenile complaints, 14 larceny/theft, 6
missing persons, 2 narcotics, 10 parking
violations, 1 person with gun, 2 sex offenses,
4 shots fired in area, 0 shootings, 3
stolen vehicles, 3
suicide attempts, 77
suspicious persons/vehicles,
9
threats or harassment,
189 traffic
stops, 7 vandalism.
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TROUBLE
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“It is disappointing that people are
choosing to engage in these acts as spectators
of high school athletic events,” said
York. “While rivalry games such as
Groveport Madison vs. Canal Winchester
brings a lot of adrenaline to the athletes
and fans, these events are meant to highlight
the students and not be a place for
violence.”
When asked what steps can be taken at
future Groveport Madison school events to
ensure safety, York said, “The Groveport
Madison School District recently implemented
weapon detection systems at the
high school which will also be used during
home sporting events.”
York said this is the second year of
Madison Township Police handling the
security for the Canal Winchester High
School home sporting events.
“Part of the security planning for this
year’s Groveport Madison game was to
move the start time to 6 p.m., in addition,
extra officers were added including two
from Groveport Police, the Groveport
Madison High School SRO and his supervisor,
to compliment the six Madison
Township Police officers. The idea was that
they would be able to assist Madison
Township Police in identifying current or
former Groveport Madison students that
could potentially become an issue at the
game.”
He said there was a response plan in
place that included two Groveport Police
officers and six Madison Township officers.
“On Thursday just before the game, I
was informed that GPD officers would not
be able to participate due to bureaucratic
concerns,” said York. “Hopefully, we can
work to resolve this and better work across
agency lines. Groveport Police officers did
respond when an officer in trouble call
went out.”
Groveport Police Chief Casey Adams
said the game took place outside of the
Groveport Police jurisdiction and its officers
would have had to have been specially
sworn in to do special duty. He said his
department had to be make sure it was
legally covered to take enforcement action
if necessary and those issues could not be
worked out before the game. He said
Groveport Police officers did respond when
needed as mutual aid when the officer in
trouble call went out.
York said Madison Township was able
to cover those two positions with other
Madison officers, Madison Township had a
total of eight officers assigned to the detail.
Fairfield County had one deputy from their
Community Watch.
“Our primary focus through our partnerships
with other law enforcement agencies,
first responders, and our collaborations
with both school districts is to provide
a safe environment for students, staff, and
spectators,” said York. “I want to thank the
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the
Groveport Police, and the Fairfield County
Sheriff’s Office for their response to our
request for assistance under mutual aid
with an officer in trouble call that was
aired by the Franklin County Sheriff’s
Office Radio Room. I also want to thank
Chief Deputy Minard and the Detective
Bureau with the Franklin County Sheriff’s
Office for their assistance with the investigation.”
Groveport Madison response
“The individuals arrested are not students
at either school,” said Groveport
Madison Schools Superintendent Jamie
Grube. “It is both unacceptable and alarming
for anyone to bring weapons to a high
school football game; the safety of the students,
staff, and spectators is our top priority.
Additional officers quickly responded
to the stadium and determined it would be
safe to finish the game and then make sure
all attendees left the stadium immediately
when the game was over. Administrators
from both schools and officers from
Madison Township Police Department,
Groveport Police Department, and the
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office ensured
the safety of all in attendance as crowds
left the game.”
Grube said the incident is “both scary
and frustrating.”
“Our students deserve to attend games
with their friends and make memories
without fearing for their safety,” said
Grube. “Groveport Madison Schools and
Canal Winchester Schools condemn the
actions of the few individuals who created
this disturbance and showed incomprehensible
disregard for the safety of our school
communities.”
Grube thanked the police for their assistance,
bravery, and response to ensure the
safety of students, families, staff, and communities.
“Over the past month, officers from
Madison Township Police, Groveport
Police, and Fairfield County Sheriff’s
Office have collaborated with Canal
Winchester and Groveport Madison
administrators to proactively plan for the
safety of our teams and fans at tonight’s
game,” said Grube. “Their commitment to
putting safety measures in place before the
game and quick execution of the safety
response plan ensured that no one was
injured during tonight’s game.”
He said safety is a top priority.
“Just as we have over the last year, we
plan to continue to work together to make
sure our students have the opportunity to
safely enjoy their high school experiences
like football games,” said Grube. “We will
share more information soon about our
safety plans for the rest of the season and
will continue to keep you updated about
important safety matters at our schools.”
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