Buffalo-Mechanicsburg Police Department

07/04/2020

03/13/2018

if anyone that was at Abes or in the area has found a orange and tan womans wallet please contact us. it was lost last evening. a reward has been offered. thank you.

Chief Honea

10/28/2017

Do's and Don'ts of Calling 911 to Report a Reckless/DUI Driver:

Here are two examples of a terrible caller and an excellent caller (you can remain anonymous):

😡Terrible caller:

"I want to report a car driving all over the road, he's going to kill someone, I have his license plate and he is going like 90 mph!"
Sir, what is your location!
"You need to do something, he is ALL OVER THE ROAD!"
Sir, what is your location?

😊Excellent caller:

"I want to report a reckless driver. I am on I-57 northbound at milepost 232 following behind a dark gray 4-door BMW with Tennessee registration ABC 123."
Sir, what is the vehicle doing?
"He is weaving in and out of traffic and passing vehicles at at high rate of speed on the right shoulder. It looks like there are 3 people in the car."


At the request of some of the ISP 911 Dispatchers/Call-Takers, I would like to touch on a few key points when you call 911 to report a reckless driver. (And by reckless, I'm including DUI, drug-impaired, sleepy, ill/possible medical issue, unrestrianed children, erratic/unsafe, etc.).
📞CALL IMMEDIATELY 📞when reporting, don't wait until you get home 20 mintues later and you lost sight of the car long before. When you call 911, you are transferred to an ISP emergency line and the dispatchers seldom have the information you just gave to 911. You'll need to repeat it again for the ISP 911 operator.

The dispatcher needs critical information in order to provide the message to the Troopers and other police departments in an effort to stop the reckless driver.
1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. The police officer's can't get there if they don't know where you are.
2. Be prepared to describe the vehicle. This includes the COLOR, MAKE, MODEL, TYPE OF VEHICLE (sedan, pick-up, sport-utility, van, convertible, motorcycle, tanker truck, flatbed, semi, etc)
3. Be patient while the dispatcher is asking you questions. While you are answering questions, they are entering information into a computer, talking to you, and advising the closest Trooper.

Reckless drivers are reported every day. Motorists with good information relayed to a 911 dispatcher aid in the police locating and arresting the reckless driver. Many times what is reported as a reckless driver is just a driver having a medical issue. Either way, we are able to get that driver the medical attention he/she needs once we make contact with them.

Extra eyes on the road (YOU) help in keeping our roads safe. Be sure you take the time to get as much excellent information to the 911 dispatcher so we can hopefully intercept the recklless driver. You may be asked to testify in court as a potential witness, but it is not required and you may anonymous.



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08/19/2017

Little reminder from the IL State Police...

Dear Left Lane Lollygaggers,

Illinois law requires while traveling on an interstate you are to stay out of the left lane except when overtaking or passing another vehicle. This law does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles while engaged in official duties. In short, if you're getting passed on the right, you're wrong.

Sincerely,
The Motoring Public

07/19/2017

FOR CLARIFICATION. THE LAKE IN TIMBER RIDGE SUB-DIVISION IS A VILLAGE OWNER PROPERTY. IT IS SUPPORTED BY TAX PAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF MECHANICSBURG.

RULES AS FOLLOWS:
1. PARK IS OPEN FROM 7AM TILL DUSK.
2. IF FISHING YOU MUST HAVE A VALID FISHING LICENSE AND FOLLOW ALL STATE SIZE AND LIMIT LAWS
3.NO ALCOHOL OR FIRES ARE ALLOWED.
4. NO VEHICLES PASS THE PARKING LOT.
5. ALL TRASH MUST BE PICKED UP AND AREA KEPT CLEAN.
6. NO WATER CRAFT OF ANY TIME ALLOWED ON THE LAKE.
7. BUFFALO-MECHANICSBURG POLICE OFFICERS ARE AUTHORIZED; TO REMOVE, BAN, AND CITE ANY VIOLATORS.
8. THE PARK AND LAKE ARE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, AND NOISE MUST BE KEPT WHERE AS NOT TO DISTURB RESIDENCE.

I HOPE THIS HELPS TO CLARIFY ISSUES THAT HAVE OCCURRED WITH THE AREA.

CHIEF HONEA

06/22/2017

Here’s how it works: Scammers are using auto-dialers to call cell phone numbers across the country. Scammers let the phone ring once — just enough for a missed call message to pop up.

04/17/2017

Buffalo-Mechanicsburg Police no longer are members of or will send juvenile cases to North County Teen Court. All cases will be handled by the departments juvenile officers.

04/03/2017

Worth the read... don't be scammed!

02/26/2017

PSA Safety Announcement from our friends at the Indiana State Police!

02/04/2017

Stay safe while using the credit card at the pump!

A new credit card skimmer has made it's way to Southwest Virginia. It was found at a Pulaski gas pump Thursday.

02/01/2017

BEWARE OF SCAM!!!

If you answer the phone and hear someone ask, Can you hear me? - think twice before responding because it could be a scam.

01/16/2017

Little foggy out there this evening folks... be safe in your travels, put additional room between you and the car in front of you!