COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Police Department reported a 22% decrease in criminal complaints during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to its latest activity report.
Out of the 235 criminal complaints reported, officers successfully solved 182 cases, a 77% clearance rate.
While total complaints—which include criminal, non-criminal, and accident files—dropped 6% overall to 2,518, officers saw a 4% increase in non-criminal complaints, handling 435 incidents during the three-month span.
Road safety statistics showed mixed results as vehicle accidents policed by officers fell 17% to 144 crashes.
In contrast, traffic safety initiatives led to an 11% increase in traffic enforcement citations, with officers issuing 650 tickets.
Conversely, parking enforcement activity slowed down, resulting in a 17% decrease in parking citations with 126 tickets issued throughout the quarter.
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