City Manager Tackles Crime On N. Garth ; Prostitution, Drugs Rampant, Watkins Says.

Columbia Daily Tribune › August 20, 2006

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City Manager Bill Watkins said Friday that he has directed police and other city resources to aggressively increase efforts against prostitution and drug-related crimes on north Garth Avenue and connecting streets.

Police Chief Randy Boehm said the Columbia Police Department has experienced an increase in complaints this summer from central-city residents.

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City Manager Tackles Crime On N. Garth ; Prostitution, Drugs Rampant, Watkins Says.

First Ward Councilwoman Almeta Crayton, whose ward includes North Garth Avenue, said area residents are fed up. "People are tired," she said. "They ...

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