PITTSTON — With the Federal Government swarming into cities all over the U.S. over high crime issues, it is safe to say they will not be setting up camp in the City of Pittston.

Recently, Police Chief Kyle Shumosic had to compile statistics for the state regarding crime in the city, and while doing so, he noticed crime had dropped significantly over the last 10 years.

In fact, in 2014, there were 235 reported cases of crime, with the trend going down since. In 2024, there were 35 reported cases, lowering crime by 85% in the last 10 years.

All cases mentioned are considered violent crimes consisting of murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

“If you spend enough time in the city, you notice the change, it’s palpable, you feel it,” Shumosic

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