LETTER: Resident concerned about recent rise in drug arrests
I am writing this letter to express concern for what seems to be the recent rise in drug arrests in Marlton.
As a longtime resident of Marlton, I was shocked to see the numerous press releases from the police regarding narcotics arrests.
It seems as though what used to be a quiet, family town has turned into more of a playground for reckless youth.
Within the last two weeks, there have been nine posts on the police Facebook/ Twitter accounts regarding drugs and or burglaries.
While I acknowledge that the police semi-annual report suggests that drug and robbery arrests are down 20 percent and 7 percent, respectively, I still feel the urge to speak out.
Twitter and Facebook do make it easier for the police to convey information to the public, and I am glad that they have implemented these social networking sites so that Marlton residents can feel like they are aware and informed.
This letter is intended to simply raise awareness among the residents of Marlton.
Hopefully, if people are aware of their surroundings and their neighbors, we will begin to eradicate these disruptive individuals from our town.
Drugs are everywhere; however it is my hope that we can limit the prevalence here so that future generations can enjoy the town as much as my generation did.
Stephanie Egbert
