In Salina, New York, Salina Town Supervisor Nick Paro, also a congressional candidate, recently experienced the impact of a crime spree in his community. His wife’s car was broken into as part of a smash and grab incident, reflecting a larger issue of car thefts and crime waves gripping the area.
Paro emphasized that the incident hit close to home, underscoring the pervasive nature of these criminal activities in the neighborhood. Several vehicles, including one stolen from the Village of Liverpool, were targeted, with a series of break-ins occurring along 7th North Street. Residents discovered their car windows shattered and possible belongings missing, prompting Paro to highlight the urgent need for a response to such criminal behavior.
After discovering the break-in, Paro promptly contacted the police, who informed him about the extent of the robberies. He expressed concern about the increasing boldness of criminals and the challenges faced by law enforcement in holding them accountable. Paro stressed that anyone can fall victim to crime, regardless of the neighborhood’s reputation, and called for action to address the growing empowerment of criminals and limitations on law enforcement and the justice system.
While grateful that he and his wife were unharmed, Paro conveyed the emotional toll of the violation of personal property and space, emphasizing the frustration of not being able to impose consequences on the offenders.