Crime & Safety

Police Arm Folks with Squatter Info

Members of the Douglasville Police and Douglas County Sheriff's Department met with approximately 30 residents, explaining what to look for and how to report squatters.

Members of the and met with approximately 30 residents, explaining what to look for and how to report squatters.

Detective Mac Abercrombie, of the Douglasville Police Department, handed out a five-page packet of information to residents who attended Tuesday night's meeting at the Douglasville Municipal Building. The information provided described what squatting is and how residents can protect themselves and their community.

Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller and Detective Josh Skinner also answered questions and helped residents understand the importance of vigilance in their neighborhoods.

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