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Is crime really falling?
Director Joe Santiago has been dropping less than subtle hints all around town that crime is down dramatically under his direction. With this in mind the K9News staff took the question to the streets. Two distinct groups were selected for our survey: Criminals and Victims.
The Criminals When asked if they thought crime was down, 79% said yes, 16% unsure, 5% No 92% said Santiago was good for business, 7% weren't sure.
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Infinite Malady, a young drug dealer from Union Street told the K9News that for him business is booming. "I ain't been arrested in months, Yo," said Malady. "And 'cus everybody selling drugs like crazy, I don't got to worry 'bout getting ripped-off. So yea, things better with my boy Joe running things. I sleep better now. Peace."
The Victims When asked if crime was down, 24% said no, 68% said Hell No, 8% said yes. (Of the 8%, 72% had been out of town the past month). When asked if they felt safe at night, 91% said they did not.
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Mrs. Bethany M. of Trenton related stories about drug dealers selling like they had a license. "There used to be Pro-Active, but now there isn't anybody to call," Bethany stated. "Anybody can see they aren't trying to catch anybody. So I guess if they aren't caught then crime doesn't happen."
We look forward to Santiago's spectacular crime stats. We just hope the mayor holds off on Joe's beatification until the numbers are proven to be factual. As the axiom says: If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is.
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