The City of Taylorville has seen lowered instances of crime in an offense report presented by Taylorville Police Chief, Dwayne Wheeler. The report looks at crimes from 2022 to 2023, varying from simple assault, destruction of property, theft, drug offenses and more. Chief Wheeler says numbers in almost all categories have decreased since 2022 and places much of the cause on the sobriety that is being found and the dedicated forces that guide those towards clean living.

Chief Wheeler describes the relationship between his police department and Judge Brad Paisley along with Christian County States Attorney John McWard as strong. The entities remain on the same page of arresting drug dealers while working to rehabilitate drug addicts.

Attendance has grown at local Narcotics and alcoholics anonymous meetings and Chief Wheeler is proud to often see recovering addicts helping others in need.

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Taylorville Chief of Police Dwayne Wheeler appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.