Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter released a statement Wednesday on a battery and robbery that initially was reported happening on the Greenway Trail toward the end of May.
As you may know, an incident involving armed robbery and battery was recently reported to have occurred on the Greenway Trail behind Riverside Intermediate School. We have now learned that the report was false. A diligent investigation of the alleged event led by Plymouth Police Department Detective Leo Mangus has revealed that it did NOT involve a random assault, but rather an altercation between known parties which occurred outside of the city, nowhere near the trail or the school. Details of the investigation have been forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office for review regarding potential charges. I would like to thank those who stepped up to bring the real story to light. And I commend Detective Mangus, Chief David Bacon, and all the officers of the Plymouth Police Department for their fine work.
As promised, we will continue increased patrols throughout our parks during these busy summer months. I encourage everyone to get out and enjoy all that Plymouth has to offer this season, confident that your city is a safe place to live, work, and play. In 2015, national firms rated Plymouth the 8th safest city in Indiana and the 4th best city to raise a family. The quality of life and safety we enjoy here starts with you. It’s in the respect you show your neighbors and in your vigilant care for the community. Thank you for keeping Plymouth safe. As always, if you have a report, a question, or need help, don’t hesitate to call the police or my office.
