Fayetteville Police Dept.
Promotions in the Fayetteville Police Department were recognized and sworn in for JH Rice, from Corporal to Sergeant and JP Hannigan, from PFC to Corporal.
Sergeant JH Rice with family, Chief Hogan and Mayor Cruikshank
Corporal JP Hannigan with Chief Hogan and Mayor Cruikshank
Visitor Comments
Sarah Howe spoke about the town ordinance, section 505.12 titled "Keeping Noisy Dog or Cat". She said she didn't realize the ordinance had been changed.
She said that on her street, there are twelve dogs, but the cops are only called to her house regarding her barking dogs. Howe said her dogs are not aggressive. She feels like the police are being taken away from more important work by being called to her house to address the barking. She said only one bark could elicit a visit from the police to her home.
She expressed frustration that one person can make a complaint that would cause a town ordinance to be changed and says she feels harassed at this point. She asked for the town ordinance to revert back to its original form.
Craig Reger also spoke about the same ordinance saying he also didn't know it had changed. He was given a copy of the new ordinance as he arrived at the meeting this evening.
He said he has attended many town council meetings over the last four years regarding this issue and has provided proof regarding the noise of the barking dogs that wake him up as early as 5:30 AM. Reger said he has taken the issue to court and followed the recommended path to have the issue resolved, but the county dismissed the case due to it being a town issue. He says the ordinance is not effective because when cops are called there is no clarity on what they can do to resolve the problem.
He says his business gets attacked when he makes a complaint against the barking dogs, in the form of negative reviews online. He said this was defamatory and a slander to his character and business and causes stress. He asked for more clarity regarding the penalties for the new ordinance.
The new ordinance both visitors spoke about was with regard to an amendment of 505.12 "Keeping Noisy Dog or Cat" that was passed by the Town Council on May 21, 2026:
Town Attorney, Carl Harris said toward the end of the meeting that there are codified penalties for breaking this ordinance, including fines up to $500.
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